It's Farmers Market season again! Our local community markets offer everything from plant starts, eggs, cheese, artisan bread, tons of fruits, berries and veges, meat, fish and even ice cream and other sweet treats throughout the season. Every market offers something unique and brings out the character of a town, and most have live music and activities for the kids. Here are some local markets and farm stands to check out:
- Carnation Farmers Market – Tuesdays, May 5th through October from 3-7pm. The Carnation market also offers a special Thanksgiving market the Tuesday before the holiday.
- Duvall Farmers Market – Thursdays, May 7th through October 15th, 3-7pm
- Monroe's Farm to Table Market - Wednesdays from 3-7pm starting July 15th through mid-October
- Koster’s Farm (Farm Stand) – Saturdays in Duvall next to Red Pepper Pizza
- First Light Farm (Farm Stand and U-Pick) – Carnation area near Camp Korey, open to the public Thursdays – Sundays 10:30am – 6pm May through October.
- Local Roots Farm (Farm Stand) - Duvall area off 124th near the Novelty Bridge
- Tualco Valley Produce (Farm Stand) – Monroe area on the east side of Hwy 203 near Tualco Road
- Redmond Saturday Market – over 80 vendors at this market near the Town Center on Saturdays, May – October from 9am – 3pm
- Woodinville Farmers Market – Saturdays starting June 6th through September 26th from 10am – 4pm.
- Tonnemaker Valley Farm (Farm Stand) - open mid-June at 16215 140th Pl NE in Woodinville
- Stockings Garden & Nursery (Farm Stand) – Off Fern Bluff Road between Monroe and Sultan; call (360) 799-2200 for hours.
In addition, many farms offer up their produce on-site for u-pick or have a CSA program, just be sure to call ahead.
Cheers to happy and healthy eating!
