Farmers Markets provide access to fresh, local, sustainable food and food products. At most of our local markets, you will find not only fresh fruits and vegetables, but also fresh-cut flower bouquets, garden and landscaping plants, artisan breads, farm fresh eggs and meats, and handcrafted items for gift giving, plus many markets have regular entertainment and dining out options.
Lakewood Farmers Market
The City of Lakewood plans to continue using Fort Steilacoom park for their Farmers Market on Tuesdays. The market will begin the first Tuesday in June from 2 to 7pm. 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-farmers-market
City of Tacoma Farmers Markets
The City of Tacoma hosts the Broadway Market on Thursdays at 9th and Broadway from 10am to 2pm May through October 31. The Stewart Heights Park market is held on Fridays, 3-6pm June 7 through August 30. tacomafarmersmarket.com
Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market
This market operates on Thursdays at the scenic Skansie Brothers Park. June through August. waterfrontfarmersmarket.org
The Puyallup Farmers Market
One of the largest markets in the Puget Sound, Puyallup is open every Saturday, April through October, from 9am to 2pm at 330 South Meridian. Opportunities to become a vendor or a volunteer can be found on their website. puyallupmainstreet.com
BY LYNN CASTLE