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Our farmers market events and activities aim to create connections between you, our farmers, and your neighbors, all while learning about delicious, locally grown food.
Harvest & Holiday Markets
Our seasonal Farmers Markets are popping up again later in the fall, so you can stock up on all your favorite farm essentials before holiday feasts! Squash, apples, pears, potatoes, hearty greens, baked goods and other unique seasonal produce and products - you'll have a cornucopia of delicious options for cozy fall meals. These special Harvest Markets take place in our regular market locations, unless stated otherwise.
2024 Harvest & Holiday Markets:
November 2 - Lake City Harvest Market, 10am - 2pm, Saturday
November 11 - Columbia City Second Saturday Market, 10am - 2pm (continues monthly on every second Saturday through April)
November 55 - Phinney Harvest Market, Friday 3 - 7pm
November 23 - Magnolia Harvest Market, Saturday 10am - 2pm
December 7 - Magnolia Holiday Market, Saturday 10am - 2pm
Vendor Appreciation Day
You love your local market and the wonderful LOCAL quality that can be found there - it's NFM’s vendors you have to thank for making it all possible! Whether they are business owners or friendly employees you see each week, market vendors arrive rain or shine to bring you some of the best local food out there. Vendor Appreciation Day is your chance to express thanks for all their hard work! Subscribe to the Ripe & Ready newsletter to keep tabs on upcoming events and Vendor Appreciation Days!
Eat Like a Farmer Cooking Demos
With so many incredible Seattle chefs sourcing from local Washington farmers, it only makes sense that they should show us how it's done! Local cooking schools, renowned cookbook authors, chefs, and many others have shared their talents at the markets for your benefit. Our market farmers and food artisans have also shown us delicious ways to use local ingredients.
Subscribe to our Ripe & Ready newsletter to stay up to date on cooking demos, eductional events and other activities at each of our markets.
Applelooza
Applelooza is the most delicious and abundant apple tasting event of the season! You’ll experience quintessential fall flavors and colors as only Washington State can deliver - come sample a variety of local apples and vote for your favorite ones! Did you know our state is the number one producer of apples in the entire U.S? How do you like them apples?
2024 Applelooza Dates - Coming Soon!
Zucchini 500
The Annual Zucchini 500 Races are some of the only events in Seattle where playing with your food is a requirement! The events feature zucchini roadsters handcrafted by young racers complete with wheels and fabulous decorations.
Kids of all ages are invited to join the fun and create their very own vegetable vehicle to send down the racing ramp. All materials for your speedy creation are supplied free-of-charge.
2024 Zucchini Races - Coming Soon!