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, 8,000+ and record sales!
A lot of vendors ran out of food and merchandise, not expecting such a huge crowd. Thank you to all the hard working volunteers, sponsors and vendors who made this such a successful opening to our market.
Be sure to seek out our new food vendor from Normandy Park, Can’t Stop Smackin Tommy Walker turned his love of cooking southern cuisine into Can’t Stop Smackin’, a Southern Inspired restaurant with a Pacific Northwest kick. Having owned a restaurant in the past, Tommy with the help of his wife, Jerrie, continued to create fantastic barbeque, fried seafood and chicken and awesome sauces. Jerrie is known for inventing out of this world sides and delicious desserts. You’ve got to taste the Sweet Potato Pie…YUM
Music – Boomerang (formerly Flannel Asparagus)
Food Trucks – Curb Jumper Street Eats
Community Groups – Marilyn Milano, local pianist, composer, pianist, singer and animal lover will be on site with her “Love Has Many Faces” Animal Rescue CDs as well as “Musings”, a solo piano CD, and illustrated t shirts. A portion of every sale benefits animal rescue. Learn more about Marilyn and her project at www.marilynmilano.net. Joining Marilyn is Diana Clark, a Seattle based author and illustrator of three delightful children’s picture books, showcasing stories with great lessons in morals and values. Visit her Pinterest page for more information.
Sponsors –Also stop by and talk about the changing market conditions with Mike Wilcox, of Edward Jones, a longtime sponsor.
Seniors don’t forget that the market and the King Conservation District, with partner Sound Generations, are offering the HYDE Shuttle providing local door to door transportation to and from the market to seniors 55 and older and people with disabilities of all ages living in Des Moines, Normandy Park, Burien and Sea-Tac. Call 206-727-6262 to schedule a ride.
Get your application for the upcoming Clutter to Cash sale on June 25th. You can sell all that odd ball stuff you have been moving from one side of your garage to the other. The 25 booth spaces are starting to fill up, so we are encouraging people to sign up early. The space fee is $20 and you must provide your own tables, chairs, etc. You can sign up at the information booth or download the application from our website.
- June 11 – Octopus Graduation @ MaST
- June 18 – Washington’s Strongest Apple
- June 25 – Clutter to Cash Sale
- July 4 – Fireworks over Des Moines
- July 6 – First Sunset Market/Concerts in the Park
- July 18 – Waterland Festival Activities.
Pitch It In to do your part.
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