Wanolitto: ‘Another great year for the best Farmers Market in South King County!’

What a year it was – lots of good weather, great food, music and wonderful people to mingle with, from the shoppers, friendly vendors and the many community groups who helped all season set up and take... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market is getting ready to launch its last month of the 2016 season. If you remember, we usually ran thru October, but the weather is just too unpredictable, so we decided... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Another HOT day at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market last week and the crowds flowed all day. A lot of vendors said they had one of their best days this season. The market sales are up about 7%... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market experienced its first really hot day this year last Saturday and you could tell that shoppers were timid about coming out in it. The Clutter 2 Cash was a huge... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

With the season half over the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market is gearing up for the fall season and this means if you are a home canner, now is the time for you, as all the fruits and veggies are... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Last Saturday just before closing time, dark storm clouds came at us at record speeds and people were scrambling back to their cars before the downpour hit. We were fortunate that there was no lighting! Hopefully... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Satuday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Opening Day for the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market was absolutely spectacular – the sun was shining and the waters glimmered….. and people kept pouring in, creating a record day for visitors,... [Read more]

Local resident selling Smoked Cheese at Des Moines Farmers Market Saturday

Area resident Rick Cosgrave recently launched a cheese smoking operation called ‘SeaSmoked Foods, LLC,’ and his smoked cheese will be available at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for Opening Day of the 2016 Des Moines Farmers Market

Wanolitto says it is less than two weeks until Opening Day – Saturday, June 4 – for the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market! Coming off another very successful season, the Market will be bringing... [Read more]

New ‘Art on Poverty Bay’ sculptures to be dedicated at Farmers Market June 4

‘Art on Poverty Bay’ will dedicate new temporary Sculptures on Saturday, June 4, starting at 11 a.m. at the Des Moines Marina Promenade. Six new sculptures will be added to the Art on Poverty... [Read more]

Wayne Corey & Rikki Marohl are Seattle Southside’s ‘Ambassadors of the Year’

On Tuesday, May 17, Des Moines Farmers Market Organizers Wayne Corey and Rikki Marohl were awarded “Ambassadors of the Year” at ‘Destination 2020,’ the Seattle Southside RTA Tourism... [Read more]

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market’s Opening Day is Saturday, June 4!

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market’s 2016 Opening Day is Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m, with the popular ‘Food Truck-In’ featuring over 10 Trucks. The Saturday market will run... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s (final) Musings for the 2015 Des Moines Farmers Market

Another successful season came to a close with the unfortunate cancelation of our annual Chili-Cook-Off on the last day. I think everyone will agree, safety is foremost on our list. On Friday with the... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

After last week I think we’ve had enough rain and wind to last the rest of the season, especially on our last day’s Chili Cook-Off, coming Oct. 31. Stop by the Information Booth this Saturday and browse... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Last Saturday’s market was one we would like to forget – the wicked wind (40-50 knots) wreaked havoc with canopies and vendors merchandise. Unfortunately we had to close early but, gladly no one was... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The free $10 voucher healthy eating initiative program for qualifying seniors is really taking off as more and more people learn about this program brought to you by partners, the Des Moines Farmers Market... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this week’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Last weekend was a whirlwind of Waterland Festival activities. Congrats to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make it a fun three days for everyone! The Des Moines Police Foundation raffle sponsored... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this week’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Markets

After blistering heat the first few markets, last Saturday was a nice and cool for a change! Even the quick touch of raindrops felt good. People kept looking for strawberries but, there was none as the... [Read more]