Enjoying the fruits (and veggies) of local labor
Published 9:53 am Saturday, April 26, 2008
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POULSBO — The Poulsbo Farmers Market will once again offer fresh, locally grown produce at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Iverson Street.
The Little Norway market is kicking off its fifth year in operation this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.
More than 20 market vendors will participate in opening day festivities, including favorites Finn Hill Farm, Der’s Garden, Pheasant Fields Farm and Scoops Brats.
Also on hand will be Poulsbo Mayor Kathryn Quade and Trombanga, a six-piece salsa and merengue sound powerhouse band from Bremerton.
“Opening day festivities are just the start of the activities we have planned for our fifth anniversary season,” said Margaret Hudson, President of the Poulsbo Farmers Market’s board, in a press release. “We will host all of our traditional events along with a new event, a Nutrition and Wellness Fair on May 10. Our market-to-table program features demos with area chefs the first Saturday of every month. And, our music at the market schedule is awesome, featuring everything from big band, to opera, jazz and the Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre.”
New vendors Mount Townsend Creamery, Cove Fish & Cheese, Gregory Farm, Poulsbo Lavender Farm, Garcia’s Tamales, Clear Creek Naturals, DelNorte Salsa and Luigi’s Bakery will also join market ranks.
“Like many other communities across the country, we are seeing a growth in demand for locally grown produce and fresh, prepared food products,” said market manager Jackie Aitchison. “We re-doubled our vendor recruitment efforts to meet this demand and expect to offer the community access to more vendors and a broader range of produce and prepared food in the 2008 season.”
Poulsbo-based Smoke Tree Farms is sponsoring this year’s opening day event.
Started in 2004, the Poulsbo Farmers Market has grown to host more than 40 vendors and a wide range of family- and food-oriented programs. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from mid-April to mid-October. For more information, visit www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org and subscribe to the PFM eNews, a weekly email newsletter featuring produce and vendor updates, recipes, upcoming music and events and more.
