Did you know that August 1-7, 2010 is Washington State Farmers Market Week? Governor Christine Gregoire proclaimed Washington's Farmers Market Week at the urging of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA) in recognition of the over 150 farmers markets that allow the public to enjoy fresh locally grown produce, meats, cheeses and specialty food products. Chelan County has several markets throughout the week.
Farmers markets give residents and visitors an opportunity to see another side of the community. Leavenworth Community Farmers Market on Thursday evenings has live music and entertainment, free kids' activities, and local crafts in addition to locally grown fruit and fresh food products.
Below is a list of Chelan County Farmers Markets. Website addresses are listed where available.
Chelan Farmers Market
Johnson and Columbia (Chamber parking lot)
Saturday, 8am - 1pm, Jun 05 - Oct 30
email: markmcmon@hotmail.com
Leavenworth Community Farmers Market
Lions Club Park, Hwy 2, Between City Pool and City Hall
Thursday, 4pm - 8pm, Jun 03 - Oct 21
www.leavenworthfarmersmarket.org
email: markmcmon@hotmail.com
Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market-Leavenworth
Lions Club Park on Route 2
Tuesday, 8am - 1pm, Jun 08 - Oct 19
www.wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
email: info@wenatcheefarmersmarkets.com
Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market-Methow
Methow Park @ Spokane and Methow
Thursday, 3pm - 7pm, Jun 10 - Oct 21
www.wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
email: info@wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market-Wenatchee Wednesday
Palouse and Columbia Street
Wednesday, 8am - 1pm, Jun 09 - Oct 20
Market starts at 9AM after Labor Day
www.wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
email: www.wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market-Wenatchee-Saturday
Palouse and Columbia Street
Saturday, 8am - 1pm, May 08 - Oct 30
www.wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
email: info@wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market-Wenatchee-Sunday
Palouse and Columbia Street
Sunday, 8am - 1pm, Jul 11 - Oct 24
www.wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
email: info@wenatcheefarmersmarket.com
To find out more about farmers markets in your community or where you're traveling in Eastern Washington check out the Washington State Farmers Market Association Member Directory. You can also download a map of Washington State Farmers Markets.
Visiting a farmers market when you're traveling gives you great insight into the local community and what's important to it. “The diversity of markets, the variety of foods available, and increasing public interest in visiting farmers markets is also promoting tourism in the state,” said Patrice Barrentine, direct marketing coordinator for the WSDA Small Farm & Direct Marketing Program. “Some visitors get a taste of the local culture off the tourist track by visiting local farmers markets.” (WSFMA press release)
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