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Check Out Our New Website!
There are lots of cool features including a news page, updates from our Twitter feed, revolving pictures from our flickr site. Best of all is our "Meet Our Vendors" page which introduces you to each of this year's vendors and gives you information on their background, what they sell, and how to contact them.
On our home page you'll also be able to sign-up for our bi-monthly newsletter which keeps you up-to-date on special events, promotions and the Market's "inside track." If you're already receiving this, you don't need to sign-up again, but please encourage your family and friends to join our readership!
Please bear in mind that we will continue to add to this site and improve it in the coming weeks. If you have any comments or suggestions, email us at market@bellinghamfarmers.org. |
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Mother's Day from the Market
Don't forget that special mother in your life. Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10th!
Market vendors offer a wonderful variety of gifts to suit just about any kind of mom out there. Jewelry, plants and flowers, clothing, garden art, pottery, bath & beauty products and so much more.
Can't decide? Market Bucks can be used at any vendor in the Market just like cash. Stop by the Information Booth for more information. | |
Chef in the Market Launches May 30th
We are very pleased to be able to launch Chef in the Market this year on Saturday, May 30th with some very special features. Thanks to Village Books and Sustainable Connections, we are welcoming author Shannon Borg and photographer Harley Soltes who will be promoting their wonderful book, Chefs on the Farm. They will be on-hand along with Village Books from 11am-12noon to sign copies of their book.
In addition, we have three fabulous chefs lined up to do demos that day.
11:00am
Lynn Berman, Owner and Chef
12noon
Michael Hannah, Chef
1:00pm
Mataio and Jessica Gillis, Owners
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"Simone Goes to the Market" May 15th, 4pm, Village Books
David Westerland has created a beautiful children's book that features many of our Market farmers. This bright book features close-up photography of both farmers and produce and helps children understand where their food really comes from.
Come meet David and some of the featured farmers at this special event sponsored by Village Books. Copies of the book will be available for sale there and are also available at the Information Booth in the Market. |
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Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington
Bellingham Farmers Market was voted one of the favorite Farmers Market in Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington contest. We came in second behind Pike Place Market!
What a great showing. Thank you to all our friends who took the time to vote. You can see the results of the vote HERE.
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What's Fresh? Plant Your Own Garden
 One of the best ways to bring on the feeling of Spring to your home is to get your own garden and yard in bloom. The Market has several nurseries and farmers selling plant starts, fruit trees, ornamental plants and hanging baskets. The variety at the Market is breathtaking and will get you excited to get your own hands dirty!
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Check Us Out on KVOS!
Deb Slater with Experience NW on KVOS TV-12 has been featuring segments on the Market. There are several new features so click on each of the following vendors to see their video clip:
Opening Day
Cascadia Mushrooms
Breadfarm will be featured on KVOS TV-12 during the following episodes:
Saturday, May 9 at 5pm Monday, May 11 6:30am Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30am Saturday, May 16 at 5:30pm |
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are essential to every aspect of our mission - from our hard-working board to those who help with set-up and clean-up. Without volunteers we can't meet our goals of supporting locally grown and prepared foods by maintaining markets and by educating the public on the importance of buying locally.
In particular, we are looking for help with our customer survey next Saturday, May 16th. There are various shifts that do require standing for a hour at a time helping us count and track customer traffic. Give us a call at 6470206 if this interests you.
If you are interested in lending your talents to our team in other ways, check out our new Volunteer Page on the website. | |
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Suggestions and Comments Are Welcome! Email your ideas or concerns to market@bellinghamfarmers.org. There will also be a 'Suggestion Box' available at the Information Booth each Saturday for your comments. | |
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