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Upcoming Community Events

Free Cooking Classes at the Markets With Professional Chefs

  • Chef Tarik cuts into a watermelon during a demo at the market.

    Chef Tarik Abdullah

    Tarik is a spice expert and a creative in the kitchen. His enthusiasm for experimentation and joy for sharing his food is palpable and infectious. He’s great with kids and has instructed young adults in the ways of the kitchen for many years so if you have a kiddo interested in learning about healthy cooking and having fun with food, bring them to see him at the markets this year.

    Learn about Tarik’s non-profit, Feed The People and his new restaurant project, Amin, named after his father, by following the links.

  • Chef Hend at the Lake City Farmers Market

    Chef Hend Yahya

    Hend is amazing at simultaneously crafting delicious food and captivating a crowd of market goers with her knowledge. She is a true pro and PCC Markets and Whisk Bellevue Instructor and will always delight with her fresh and unique, often culturally inspired, choices. Don’t miss chatting with her. She is an excellent resource.

    You can learn more about Hend on Instagram @yayacooksandtravels.

  • Seattle's Soup Queen Caroline Wright

    Caroline learned the importance of community and soup while fighting an aggressive form of cancer. She has since then devoted herself to nourishing and caring for others with the best remedy she could find, cooking with her community. You can taste how carefully and joyfully crafted her soups are. Always simple and fresh, Caroline’s soups are a market staple. If you want to adopt better diet habits this year, definitely chat with Caroline about her recipes. She often hands them out for free but you can always buy one of her books too.

    Check out her books and television appearances on her website.

April 27 at West Seattle

Caroline Wright - Spring Veggie Pippian

May 3 at University District

Caroline Wright - Veggie Miso Soup

Signature Events

Zucchini Races

Our time-honored tradition of coming together to see how fast our vegetables can go is a big hit with young and seasoned alike.

Come dress up your squash and battle it out with the best of them. We have plenty of silly summer fun so ramp up for a good time!

Dates + Locations

  • Columbia City Farmers Market : Wednesday, August 27th  4:00 -6:00

  • Lake City Farmers Market :  Thursday, August 21st  4:00 – 6:00

  • Phinney Farmers Market :  Friday, August 1st 4:00 – 6:00

  • Magnolia Farmers Market :  Saturday, August 9th 11:00 -1:00 (Last day of National Farmers Market Week)

  • West Seattle Farmers Market :  Sunday, August 31st 11:00 – 1:00

Applelooza

This autumn event rings in the end of summer. Taste the wide range of delicious Washington grown apples.

Dates + Locations

  • Columbia City Farmers Market : Wednesday, October 8th 

  • Lake City Farmers Market :  Thursday, August 21st 

  • Phinney Farmers Market :  Friday, September 18th

  • Magnolia Farmers Market :  Saturday, September 27th

  • West Seattle Farmers Market :  Sunday, October 12th

  • Capitol Hill Farmers Market : Sunday, September 28th

  • University District Farmers Market : Saturday, October 11th

Harvest + Holiday Markets

Shop for holiday gifts and family meals, make autumn memories, and celebrate the close of our seasonal markets at our annual harvest markets.

Dates + Locations

  • Lake City Farmers Market :  Saturday, November 1st 

  • Phinney Farmers Market :  Friday, November 21th + December 13th

  • Magnolia Farmers Market :  Saturday, November 22nd + December 6th

Our Calendar

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