Fresh Shopping at Local Farmers Markets

There are many things to celebrate about spring coming back: Not having to wear eight layers every time you leave the house, being able to exercise outside again, flowers blooming, and, last but not least, the return of all your favorite farmers markets. Since there’s nothing better than biting into fresh, juicy, locally grown produce, we compiled a list of spring farmers markets starting this month.

Olympia Farmers Market

April to October, Thursday through Sunday from 10am-3pm

The open-air, barn-inspired building provides protection from the weather and space for over 100 unique small businesses from the South Sound region to connect directly with customers in the community. Visitors to the market will find fruit and produce, artisan foods, wine, plant starts, cut flowers, pasture-raised meats, dairy, baked goods, seafood, jams and preserves, confections, and handcrafted gifts including local art pieces. olympiafarmersmarket.com

Puyallup Farmers Market

April 15 to October 14, 9am to 2pm on Saturdays

The Puyallup Farmers Market offers you fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers. You will also find beautiful, fresh-cut flower bouquets, garden and landscaping plants, artisan breads, farm fresh eggs and meats, and handcrafted items from local crafters and artists. puyallupmainstreet.com

Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market

June to August, 1 to 7pm on Thursdays

This market operates on Thursdays at the scenic Skansie Brothers Park and offers an array of fresh produce, handcrafted items, lush bouquets and live music next to Gig Harbor Bay. waterfrontfarmersmarket.org

Lakewood Farmers Market

June to September on Tuesdays

Enjoy warm weather, fresh produce, food truck treats, and wonderful memories at the Lakewood Farmers

Market. According to the organizer of the Lakewood market, Sally Martinez, “Farmers markets are a way for the community to gather. It is a family affair where we can get more done as we shop, socialize, play, and eat in a beautiful setting.” cityoflakewood.us/lakewood-farmersmarket

City Of Tacoma Farmers Markets

The City of Tacoma hosts three weekly Farmers Markets.

∗ Tuesday’s market can be found at 3500 McKinley Avenue from June through August from 3-7pm.

∗ The Broadway market then follows on Thursdays at 9th and Broadway from May through August from 10am to 3pm and from September 2 to October 28 from 10am to 2pm.

∗ The third market takes place at 315 MLK Jr. Way on Fridays from 11am to 1pm.

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