Farmers Market season is finally upon us with some markets beginning as soon as the first week of May. So, grab your reusable bags, get outside in the sunny spring weather, pick up some locally grown produce, and cook a healthy, delicious meal while supporting your local farmers!
With warmer weather ahead of us comes farm-fresh, locally grown, food and what better way to shop for those goods than right in your backyard?
Edmonds
The Edmonds Museum Summer Market begins on May 4 and runs through the first week of October, hosting about 90 vendors every Saturday through the spring and summer season.
Each vendor at Edmonds Museum Summer Market is a family-owned business and is required to either make or grow what they sell.
While farmers grow and raise all the produce they bring to the market, featured producers, artists and crafters bring items they make to the market each week.
The city of Edmonds’ strict no reselling or selling imported goods at the market is intended to focus on supporting small, local businesses who provide patrons with a wide selection of goods to shop.
The market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. at the Edmonds Historical Museum located at 118 5th Avenue North.
Venders must have a valid WA state business license, have business and product liability insurance, and all required permits from the Department of Health and Agriculture. Email MarketInfo@historicedmonds.org for information on how to apply.
Everett
Everett Farmers Market’s 31st season returns this upcoming Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 at the heart of downtown Everett located on Hewitt and Wetmore Avenues, stretching to Pacific Avenue.
At Everett Farmer’s Market a wide variety of goods can be purchased from homemade jewelry; to handmade dolls; to candles; to of course farm fresh goods such as meat, eggs, produce, and honey.
Food trucks will also offer a quick, delicious, curb to whatever appetite is wetted by perusing delicious goods including Panda Dim Sum, CaribBean Cusine, 88 Cues Filipino food, and Cute Dumplings.
Live music performances top off the day featuring local banjo and fiddle player Eric R Kosarot, and guitarist/pianist Mark Goldberg.
The market will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. each Sunday.
Snohomish
For a weekday late afternoon, evening, option consider checking out the Snohomish Farmers Market which runs every Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., on the corner of Cedar and Pearl avenues in the city of Snohomish.
This year’s Snohomish Farmers Market will be its 32nd year featuring fresh produce, artisan foods, a food truck court, live music, and so much more.
The farmer’s market is always looking to attract new venders. For interested parties please review the market’s rules and guidelines, which also includes information on how to apply.
Woodinville
Though not a Snohomish County farmers market, Woodinville Farmers Market is only a quick 20-minute drive from Lynnwood. Besides, Woodinville has over 130 wineries so what better excuse to shop for fresh produce before or after indulging in a local wine tasting (or two or three)?
Since 1993, the Woodinville Farmers Market has been serving up more than just groceries. It’s grown into a vibrant community hub, complete with entertainment, educational demos, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow foodies. It’s now a vibrant festival that brings the Woodinville community and visitors from near and far together for entertainment, music, and educational demonstrations.
Woodinville’s Farmers Market runs every Saturday from May until September from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Market is located on Festival Street in the Schoolhouse District, and up on the Lawn of District Flats. In downtown Woodinville near the ball fields and City Hall.
Author: Kienan Briscoe
