The Olympia Farmers Market is gearing up for an exciting National Farmers Market Week from August 10-13, 2023. Over the past year, our farmers market community has continued to showcase adaptability in our rapidly changing world. Farmers markets are designed in partnership with the people they serve, creating a space where market operators, farmers, shoppers, and neighbors … [Read more...] about Olympia Farmers Market Gets Ready to Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
Food and Drink
Summer Alfresco Dining in the South Sound
With the return of the glorious summer sun and a collective yearning for the chance to enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends, we are all looking for an opportunity to catch up over libations or celebrate special events with loved ones. We have cultivated a list of our favorite spots to meet under patio umbrellas or nestled next to a table fire pit. (As always, … [Read more...] about Summer Alfresco Dining in the South Sound
Fresh Shopping at Local Farmers Markets
Getting fresh groceries, supporting local farmers, and spending time outside is a win-win-win. Here's where to do it. 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. … [Read more...] about Fresh Shopping at Local Farmers Markets
The Washington State Spring Fair Opens Today
NEW SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR! Yes, the annual Spring fair is back but with some new and exciting offerings this year making it a fun event for the entire family or grab your group of friends and take in some fun. World of Animals This immersive exhibit and an exciting show will teach visitors all about critters who call the jungle their home. … [Read more...] about The Washington State Spring Fair Opens Today
Iconic Knapp’s Still Dishes Up the Good Stuff
In the heart of the Proctor neighborhood in Tacoma, you will find a restaurant that has anchored the Proctor community since 1938. Knapp’s Restaurant started when Ned and Corinne Knapp opened a delicatessen in a room which is now the coffee shop. In the next few years, the restaurant expanded to the north for a total of three rooms. During World War II, the waiting line for … [Read more...] about Iconic Knapp’s Still Dishes Up the Good Stuff