Fresh Shopping at Local Farmers Markets

There are many things to celebrate about spring coming back: Not having to wear eight layers every time you leave the house, being able to exercise outside again, flowers blooming, and, last but not least, the return of all your favorite farmers markets. Since there’s nothing better than biting into fresh, juicy, locally grown produce, we compiled a list of spring farmers markets starting this month.

City Of Tacoma Farmers Markets

The City of Tacoma hosts three weekly Farmers Markets.

∗ Tuesday’s market can be found at 3500 McKinley Avenue from June through August from 3-7pm.

∗ The Broadway market then follows on Thursdays at 9th and Broadway from May through August from 10am to tacomafarmersmarket.com

3pm and from September 2 to October 28 from 10am to 2pm.

∗ The third market takes place at 315 MLK Jr. Way on Fridays from 11am to 1pm.

Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market

June to August, 1 to 7pm on Thursdays waterfrontfarmersmarket.org

This market operates on Thursdays at the scenic Skansie Brothers Park and offers an array of fresh produce, handcrafted items, lush bouquets and live music next to Gig Harbor Bay.

Puyallup Farmers Market

April 15 to October 14, 9am to 2pm on Saturdays

The Puyallup Farmers Market offers you fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers. You will also find beautiful, fresh-cut flower bouquets, garden and landscaping plants, artisan breads, farm fresh eggs and meats, and handcrafted items from local crafters and artists. puyallupmainstreet.com

Lakewood Farmers Market

June to September on Tuesdays

Enjoy warm weather, fresh produce, food truck treats, and wonderful memories at the Lakewood Farmers Market. According to the organizer of the Lakewood market, Sally Martinez, “Farmers markets are a way for the community to gather. It is a family affair where we can get more done as we shop, socialize, play, and eat in a beautiful setting.” cityoflakewood.us/lakewoodfarmers-market