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2018 Proctor Farmers' Market Application Now Available!
Applications are now available for:
Current, renewing Proctor Farmers' Market Vendors; New Vendors (applying for the first time);
Musicians/Entertainers (for Music @ The Market); Tasting Booths (Wine, Cider, Beer, Spirits);
Non-Profit Community and Kids Booths.
Click on the "Vendors" link (upper left on this page), and then on "Become a Vendor"
and follow the instructions!
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Saturday, November 17, 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
Bring your Thanksgiving shopping list to the Market this Saturday, and consider buying a few extra items to donate to our 'Hunger Awareness Community Food Drive.'
Help fight hunger at our annual community food drive this Sat., Nov 17th, from 9AM-2PM!
Buy extra produce & products from your favorite vendors, and donate at the Market.
Local food banks Feed253 and St. Leo Food Connection will be onsite all day to collect your donations.
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Holiday Cooking Demo
November 17, 9AM-2PM
Here's what you can expect to find at the Thanksgiving Markets:
local produce | tree & stone fruits | cranberries
foraged & cultivated mushrooms | cheeses
pasture raised meats | wild caught fish | clams & oysters*
berries (frozen & fresh) | artisan foods | jams, jellies,syrups |
honey | hazelnuts | peanuts | eggs
veggie starts* | herbs | landscape plants | cut flowers
fresh baked breads & baked goods (including dairy, soy, vegan, gluten & nut free)
wine, cider, beer, craft distilleries
ready-to-eat & enjoy foods | and so much more!
Double your EBT Benefits with Fresh Bucks every Saturday in the Market Info Booth.
Subscribe to the Market's Mobile Responsive Weekly Newsletter
(emailed every Thursday)
Click on the Blue Box above and get:
-A Week-to-Week List of Vendors Attending the Market
-The Latest Information and Updates on Market Happenings and Events
-Delicious Seasonal Recipes
-Cooking Demo Schedules
-A list of Wine, Cider, & Craft Distillery Tasting Booth Guests
-Info on Live Music Entertainment
-Special Kids Booth Activities
-Community and Sponsor Booth Guests
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Saturday, November 10, 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
In Honor of Veterans Day*
the Market will host
Military Appreciation Day
this Saturday,
November 10, 2018
9AM-2PM
*Sunday, November 11
Observed date:
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Saturday, November 3, 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
Let the November Markets Begin!
We
have all your local fall harvest favorites:
cranberries, hazelnuts,
winter squash, potatoes (now in - all kinds!), gorgeous Brussels
sprouts, cabbages, flavorful onions, garlic, carrots, beets, greens
galore, apples, pears, and more.
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Fresh Bucks Are Available Every Saturday Until December 15, 2018!
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Saturday, October 27, 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
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What's Fresh - Fall Markets
Kids Booth Fun!
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October 20, 2018
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
Seasonal produce and fruit continues to pour into the Market.
Support
local farms and food producers by shopping the Fall Markets!
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Saturday, October 13 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
Enter to win a Proctoberfest Pumpkin!
-Where: Enter to Win at the Market Info Booth
(next to the Music @ the Market Booth)
No Purchase Necessary
-When: Saturday, October 13, 2018 9AM-2PM
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Celebrate the start of Fall Markets at this Saturday's Proctoberfest!
9AM-2PM
Brats Grilled Fresh at Gateway to India!
Participating Vendors are:
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Be sure and check out our Cooking Demo, too!
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Saturday, September 29, 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
BEE EVENT!
returns from the 2018 summer season.
Visit their booth to learn about mason and leafcutter bees
and how you can rent solitary bees for next spring
Leafcutter Bee Blocks
-Free Demonstration-
Learn how to clean cocoons in order to preserve the health of mason bees
and keep down mite populations.
Mason bee cocoons inside of nesting block ready to be cleaned
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Saturday, September 22, 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
What's Fresh & Local
Look for all your favorite late summer vegetables, fruit,
and other locally produced foods this week at the Market.
Get into early fall colors with our amazingly beautiful
fresh-cut flowers and landscape plants.
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Here's what you can expect to find at the September Markets:
local produce | tree & stone fruits
foraged & cultivated mushrooms | cheeses
pasture raised meats | wild caught fish | clams & oysters
berries | artisan foods | jams, jellies,syrups | baked goods
honey | hazelnuts* | peanuts | eggs
veggie starts | herbs | landscape plants | cut flowers
fresh baked breads (including dairy, soy, vegan, gluten & nut free)
hot & packaged teas | wine, cider, beer, craft distilleries
ready-to-eat & enjoy foods | and so much more!
Double your EBT Benefits with Fresh Bucks every Saturday in the Market Info Booth.
Subscribe to the Market's Mobile Responsive Weekly Newsletter
(emailed every Thursday)
Click on the Blue Box above and get:
-A Week-to-Week List of Vendors Attending the Market
-The Latest Information and Updates on Market Happenings and Events
-Delicious Seasonal Recipes
-Cooking Demo Schedules
-A list of Wine, Cider, & Craft Distillery Tasting Booth Guests
-Info on Live Music Entertainment
-Special Kids Booth Activities
-Community and Sponsor Booth Guests
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Saturday, September 15, 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
Washington State is famous for their apples and cherries,
but no one can argue that peaches aren't at the top of the list too!
Fragrant, tasty and healthy, this glorious summer colored stone fruit is now available in abundance
at both Martin Family Orchard and RP Guerrero Organic Farms.
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Kids Booth - this Saturday, September 15th
SOTAbots Are Back!
The SOTAbots are a Washington robotics team combining nontraditional High School
students
from The Industrial Design and Engineering Arts School (iDEA),
Tacoma School of the Arts (SOTA)
and Tacoma Science and Math Institute
(SAMi).
Their robots, along with the team's passion for spreading STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math),
are fun and engaging for kids and parents alike.
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Saturday, September 8, 2018
9AM-2PM
(We're Open Until December 15, 2018)
Here's some of 'What's Fresh & Local' at this Saturday's Market!
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Saturday, September 1, 2018
9AM - 2PM
Shop, Eat, Plant LOCAL this Labor Day Weekend!
We'll look forward
to seeing you this Saturday when you shop for delicious,
long weekend
meals or a late summer barbecue or picnic.
Special 'Back to School' Fun in the Kids Booth, too!
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Here's some of 'What's Fresh & Local' for the Labor Day Weekend!
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Meet Our Newest Vendor!
Lava Lava Donuts
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Saturday, August 18, 2018
It's midway through August, and the Market is bursting with fresh produce,
just-picked berries and fruit, all kinds of delicious artisan foods,
and blooming flower, vegetable, and landscape plants.
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Saturday, August 11, 2018
This Saturday, the Proctor Farmers' Market
will host special activities in honor of
National Farmers Market Week!
Why Celebrate Farmers Markets?
In addition to providing an entrepreneurial path to financial sustainability
1. Increase access to nutritious food
2. Help preserve farmland and stimulate local economies
3. Kids and adults alike learn more about where their food comes from
when they get to know the producers.
4. Markets are also wonderful community places to meet friends, have family outings,
and buy fresh from the farm or locally produced food.
Special Activities:
-Cooking Demos-
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with a 'Taste of Summer' Produce & Fruit!
Cooking Demo #1 - 11:15AM-11:45AM
-Learn to pickle your favorite produce from the Market:
Cauliflower, Carrots,Green Beans, Cukes ... you name it!
-'Blackberry-Rhubarb-Lime Jam'
-Free tasting samples of the Center's special recipe.
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Cooking Demo #2 - 9AM-2PM
(FCCLA - Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)
'Summer's Bounty Gazpacho'
-Free recipe and tasting samples all day!
-Kids Booth-
Watermelon Craft & Tasting Samples for Kids!
Teacher Lorraina will help Kids create and paint their own watermelon art, using non-toxic tempera paints, all while learning fun facts and enjoying a free tasting sample of red or yellow watermelon!
-Community Booth-
Our community Booth guest will be the Tacoma Tool Library.
The Tacoma Tool Library 'is
all about sustainability-promoting environmental sustainability
through shared resources, and promoting a sustainable community by
maintaining a place for people to learn
and engage each other in
improvement projects.'
Support your Farmers Market this Saturday, August 11th!
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Saturday, August 4, 2018
The Proctor Farmers' Market will celebrate Proctor Arts Fest
on Saturday, August 4th with extended hours from 9am to 4pm!
Shop fresh-from-the-farm summer bounty and artisan foods, enjoy an all-day music line-up, stop by the Kids Booth and make a special Arts Fest craft, visit El Chito (tamales), Europa Bistro (pizza),
Gateway To India (Indian cuisine), Green Heart Smoothie (fruit & green smoothies)
Jan Parker Cookery (Filipino cuisine), and Pampeana Empanadas (baked empanadas) for snacks or lunch. Finish your day of art, food, and community with a Seattle Pops hand-made fruity or creamy popsicle!
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August at the Market
It's August, and here's some seasonal late summer favorites to look for:
Farm Fresh Produce:
Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Peppers, Eggplants,
and (coming soon) Chanterelle Mushrooms!
Just-Picked Fruit:
Peaches, Berries (fragrant blueberries, raspberries & blackberries),
Nectarines, and juicy Red & Yellow Watermelons
Plants:
Blooming Baskets & Perennials
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Saturday, July 28, 2018
What's Fresh!
The high summer bounty is really hitting the Market right now.
Don't miss the opportunity to taste the season's just-picked,
fresh from the farm produce and fruit.
Look for:
luscious peaches, fragrant blueberries, raspberries &
blackberries, sweet corn,
juicy red and yellow watermelons, early
eggplants and peppers, zucchini,
broccoli, crunchy green beans, and much
more.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018
Meet Our Newest Vendor!
Gig Harbor based company a Small Specialty specializes in the creation of delectable homemade salsas and sauces.
Founder and flavors creator Rebecca Small utilizes the freshest local
harvest to craft bold taste sensations which are the hero of any snack
platter, or the star accompaniment to your favorite recipe.
Please
welcome Becca with a visit to her booth (at Madison & 27th) for
samples and sales of fresh made salsa, veggie ketchup, ground mustard,
and special lemonades.
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
Summer is officially here!
Corn, Blueberries, Raspberries,Tomatoes (Heirlooms, too!)
delectable Redhaven Peaches, first of the season!
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Saturday, July 7, 2018
Vineyard & Orchard Day Event!
Celebrating our Local Vineyards and Orchards with:
-Wine & Cider Tastings
-Cooking Demo with Free Tasting Samples
featuring 'Fruit Compote with Cake & Cider Syrup'
-Special Vendor Discounts from these participating Vendors:
Martin Family Orchards
RP Guerrero Farm
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Happy 4th of July from the Proctor Farmers' Market!
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Saturday, June 30, 2018
What's Fresh -
Rainier Cherries have arrived!
Did you know that the Rainier Cherry was developed in 1952 at Washington State University by Harold Fogle, and named after Mount Rainier? It is a cross between the 'Bing' and 'Van' cultivars. Click here and here for more information on this iconic, beautiful, and delicious cherry whose arrival we all anticipate in late June.
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Saturday, June 23, 2018
Don't miss the Proctor Farmers' Market Bee Festival!
Since one out of every three bites of food we eat is
available thanks to honey bees, we host this annual event to help educate the
community about the declining bee population, and what they can do to
“Bee A Pollinator.”
This year’s special guest host is Rent Mason Bees who will provide expert demonstrations and information about bees and
bee keeping.
The Market will also feature Special Vendor Discounts, and a
Cooking Demonstration with Free Tasting Samples hosted by
Lathan Frantz of
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Saturday, June 16, 2018
Happy Father's Day!
-Start Father's Day Weekend at the Market-
Father's Day Brunch:
- For a terrific Father's Day brunch pick up fresh farm eggs, bacon, strawberries,
artisan bread, scones or muffins.
Mystical Concoctions, Wine, Cider & Spirits:
- Gift your favorite Dad with an all natural 'nearly mystical' beverage mixer from
Garden Gifts:
Forget the tie, and look for landscape plants, trees, perennials, veggie, and herb starts.
Food Related Father's Day Sentiments:
- Gift Certificates are available in any amount in the Market Info Booth!
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What's Fresh:
Snap Peas; Fava Beans; Snow Peas; Zucchini; Squash Blossoms
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Thank you!
Photo left: Kids 'Taste of the Market' Cooking Demo hosted by the Franklin Pierce High School FCCLA Club
Photo right: Market attendees enjoy the sun, fun, and educational Kids Day booths last Saturday.
Thank you to the local businesses, schools, and parks who made last Saturday's
2018 KIDS DAY a huge success!
Franklin Pierce HIgh School FCCLA Club 'Kids Taste of the Market' Cooking Demo
What's Fresh!
Saurday, June 2, 2018
Don't miss the Kids Day Event at the Market!
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Saturday, May 26, 2018
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The Proctor Farmers' Market is open this Saturday from 9am-2pm
for all your weekend fresh and local food needs,
and we wish you a safe and happy holiday!
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Saturday, May 19, 2018
Thank you to the local practitioners and professionals who made last Saturday's
2018 Health & Wellness Day a success!
Top photos row (left to right):
*associated with Pearl Chiropractic
*Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
for their fantastic Cooking Demo, featuring free tasting samples of
'Asparagus & Mushroom Salad'
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May is an exciting month to shop the Market.
As the weather
warms, more produce arrives every week,
and locally grown veggie starts
and plants fill vendor stalls.
What better way to spend time on a Saturday than getting outside,
enjoy some local music, shop for healthy foods,
and get a delicious breakfast, lunch, or snack while you stroll the Market!
top, left to right: Jan Parker Cookery | Peto Gardens | L'Arche Farm & Gardens
bottom, left to right: Seattle Pops | Cottage Gardens | Green Heart Smoothie
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Saturday, May 12, 2018
9AM-2PM
Special Mother's Day Event!
'Health & Wellness Day'
Mother's Day is Sunday May 13th, so come on out to the Proctor Farmers’ Market this Saturday, May 12th
and enjoy our special ‘Health & Wellness Day’ Event,
while you shop for flowers, food, and gifts, or just enjoy a family or friends outing.
Local practitioners and professionals will be on-site all day to share their knowledge.
Healthy Cooking Demos with Free Tasting Samples!
Free Information and Demonstrations from:
*Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
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Saturday, May 5, 2018
9AM-2PM
WHAT'S FRESH!
-Another sign of Spring-
Seattle Pops Arrive at the Market this Saturday!
Handmade Seattle Pops are
inspired by the traditional Mexican Paleta, which come in two
varieties:
Fruit Based & Milk Based. Using seasonal, fresh, and
local ingredients, no artificial flavors or coloring, real organic-cane
sugar ( never any high fructose corn syrup), Seattle Pops are
all-natural, and as fresh as you can get them:
-Fruity Pops are 100% Vegan.
-Creamy pops are Milk Based.
-All of Seattle Pops are Gluten Free.
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Save The Date!
Annual Health & Wellness Day
Saturday, May 12, 2018
9AM-2PM
(Mother's Day Weekend)
-Local practitioners and professionals on-site all day
to share their knowledge.
-Healthy Cooking Demos, with Free Tasting Samples!
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Saturday, April 28, 2018
9AM-2PM
Swing into Spring this Saturday at the Proctor Farmers' Market.
We will
have just-picked Produce, Artisan Foods, Veggie Starts,
Plants,
Flowers, Produce, Meats, Fish, New Vendors,
Local Music, a Kids Booth,
& More!
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
9AM-2PM
Spring Produce & Earth Day at the Market!
What's Fresh
Signs of Spring:
It's 'Tomato Time!'
Grown locally, and ready for your garden:
Tomato Starts: 4" and 1 Gallon sizes Cherry Tomato Baskets
First of the season - just harvested Organic Asparagus!
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EARTH DAY AT THE MARKET
April 21, 2018 | 9AM-2PM
Help Sustain the Earth all year-round by:
Proctor Farmers' Market Green Initiatives:
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Saturday, April 14, 2018
9AM-2PM - Rain or Shine
Two Events - One Great Day at the Market!
57th Annual
Tacoma's North End Proctor District
&
The "Young At Heart" Special Event
Bring your ID and customers that are 55+ get:
-Fantastic discounts posted at participating Vendor Booths
-First 50 guests that are 55+ get a FREE tote at the
Market Info Booth (a $4.00 value)
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Saturday, April 7, 2018
- What's Fresh -
FIVE New Vendors Join the 2018 Proctor Farmers' Market!
Be sure and stop by, say hello, and welcome them our Market community.
Brown Paper Baking Co. | Artisan Sourdough Breads | Start Date: Mar 31
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Opening Day! Saturday, March 24th! 9 am–2 pm
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