Port Orchard Farmers Market NOW OPEN Saturdays!

I was on scene yesterday at the Ribbon Cutting of the 35th Annual Farmers Market in Port Orchard, WA. The Port Orchard Farmers Market offers flowers, produce, shellfish, plants, foods, arts and crafts to the community rain or shine. The market opened a week earlier this year than last and unfortunately market goers had a rough downpour of cold windy rain and hail about 10am. Although the day did clear up from time to time throughout the afternoon, shoppers braved a cold day in the elements to shop for goodies produced locally.

Did you know the market now excepts Debit/Credit Cards, Quest/SNAP cards. Customers wanting to 'charge it' will receive wooden tokens good for redemption at various market vendors. Did you know the market is always looking for volunteers? You can enjoy a day at the market and do something good for your community!

The market runs seasonally each year. 2013 is in full swing with Farmers Markets every Saturday from 9am to 3pm until October 12th. This year a special Harvest Dinner will celebrate the end of the season with a dinner made up of local foods and will include an auction and more! Stay tuned for details toward the end of summer.

The Port Orchard Farmers Market has designated some special events throughout the summer that will include live music and much more.

Listed by month, the special events for 2013 are:
May 11 - Celebrating Mom.
June 15 - Fun for Fathers.
July 13 - Kids Day
August 10 - Farmers Market Week
September 14 - The Great Tomato Taste-Off
October 12 - Chili Cook-Off

I also wanted to mention I had the honor of meeting the new Fathoms O'Fun Royal Court for 2013. All four teens were very polite and despite chilly temperates they smiled brightly for on lookers and photographers. I think its great to see teens getting involved in positive things!

King Aaron Thomas, Princess Alyssa Josephsen,
Princess Carly Fulbright and Ambassador Delaney Triplett

Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido was one of
the founders of the Port Orchard Farmers Markets. She cut the
Ribbon of the 35th Annual market with a little assistance from
a long time friend and market supporter.

Look for this booth to make purchases
with Debit/Credit or EBT cards.