Pike Place Market’s second annual Wednesday Evening Farmers Market will kick off on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 with an opening celebration at 5 p.m. featuring chef demos, live music, kids’ activities, the first annual “Cabbage Smash” and a short ceremony with special guests.
The popular Wednesday Evening Farmers Market gives downtown shoppers the opportunity to enjoy the long summer evenings while shopping for fresh produce and supporting local farmers. Along with the Evening Market, Pike Place Market will host four weekly farmers markets throughout downtown starting Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
The opening ceremony will kick off with the second Annual Pike Place Market Legacy Award presented to Rick and Terri Martin of Martin Family Orchards for operating for 30 years at Pike Place Market. The award will be presented by Patrice Barrentine, Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Council member and King County Agricultural Policy Program Manager.
Following the award presentation will be the first Annual “Cabbage Smash,” a new farmers market ritual that signifies the opening of the seasonal Evening Farmers Market opening.
After the ceremony, Evening Market shoppers will get to sample produce at the Farmers Market info booth and see a chef demo by Michela Tartaglia of Cucina Casalinga using fresh ingredients found on the farm stands. There will be kids’ activities for little ones to enjoy as their parents shop.
Evening Farmers Market begin Wednesday, May 31 and continues through Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 3 to 7 p.m.
