Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint back for the season

By Ben Olson Reader Staff

For the past 35 years, the Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint has connected local farmers, fine artists, craftspeople and food vendors with the North Idaho community. The beloved market has set an opening date for Saturday, April 29 at Farmin Park, located in downtown Sandpoint at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Oak St.

The market will be open every Wednesday and Saturday rain or shine through the season, from April 29 to Oct. 14. Market hours on Wednesdays are from 3-5 p.m. and Saturdays are 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

As always, the market is a proud participant in SNAP/DUFB. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that provides food assistance to people in need, and

DUFB refers to Double Up Food Bucks, which match SNAP EBT dollars so you get twice the fruits and veggies. Customers with an EBT can visit the manager’s booth at the market to redeem funds to purchase food at the market.

“Thanks to the assistance of the Idaho Farmers’ Market Association, the Community Action League, Kaniksu Land Trust and the Bonner County Food Bank we are able to double the withdrawal amount of customers up to $10,” the market noted on their website.

Besides the produce, crafts, food vendors and fine arts wares for sale at the Market, there will be live music each Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oak Street Connection will play the opening market April 29.

For more information, visit sandpointfarmersmarket.com.