Yes, it’s been a bit quiet around this here web site, but we hope that those who have found it in search of information have found it useful, especially where we list all the fun ways on how to become a vendor!
Our market manager, Holly, has done a wonderful job of getting some pictures of market operations the past few months, and we wanted to share! Check them out here!
Market goes until Mid-October, so be sure to come by for your fall produce! The weather’s still warm, so we’re still crankin’ out veggies!
We’re happy to introduce our new market manager, Holly Hendrick, this week. She’ll be at market on Thursday – please stop by and say hello! She comes to us from the Key Peninsula Farmers Market.
Cool weather is expected, which is such a nice reprieve from last week! Stop by for the latest produce – tomatoes are starting to make their debut!
If you want to receive our E-Newsletter in your email inbox each week, send an email to bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com with the word “Subscribe Me to E-News!” in the subject line. Also, check us out on Facebook!
See you Thursday!
Hi, BFM web guru here.
I’d just like to clarify that the Bremerton Farmers Market and its web sites are not affiliated in any way, shape, form with a new market that has started in downtown Bremerton recently.
This web site, as well as www.bremertonmarket.com, is solely own and run by the Bremerton Farmers Market, located in Evergreen Park on Thursdays, and supported by local farmers, artisans, the City of Bremerton and the Washington State Farmers Market Association, but most importantly, our customers.
For any information regarding the Bremerton Farmers Market, contact us at bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com or 360.475.9153.
Thanks!
We send out a weekly newsletter showing off who’s going to be at market, what’s new, and any information that may be of significant use to our customers! It’s just once a week, in your inbox, during market season. We don’t sell or give away any of the addresses and you won’t receive any spam, I promise! (unless you like the canned stuff, then we can talk).
To sign up, send an email to:
bremertonfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Please put “Subscribe me to E-News!” in the subject line.
Thanks!!!
P.S. You can also find us on Facebook – become a fan today!
Hi Everyone -
As has been publicly observed, there’s been a little drama within the cogs of the BFM operations lately.
But! We’ve picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves off and we’re moving on!
We’ve got super strong support from the City of Bremerton, which we’re forever thankful on working with us on our lease.
Our state association, Washington State Farmers Market Association, is behind us 110% and we will continue to vend at our current location at Evergreen-Rotary Park every Thursday, from 4-7 p.m. through mid-October.
Our mission has not changed since the market’s official start in 2006. Our first and foremost goal is to provide an opportunity for farmers to sell their locally grown produce. And ALL of our farmers are local.
As for the reselling issue: Yes, there are one or two farmers who trek to Eastern Washington bring back produce to sell at BFM. HOWEVER – there are STRICT stipulations that come with it, including the produce must be something not reliably grown in our local area, and the board of directors MUST approve what the vendor wants to sell. That’s it. The board keeps a close eye on this issue. We’re not out to become the next Safeway – the idea was to offer a little variety, but NEVER impede on the market’s mission: local fresh produce.
And it is spelled out on page 2 in our rules and policies, which can be found here: http://bremertonmarket.wordpress.com/how-to-become-a-vendor/
We’re putting the past behind us and looking forward to being at market this week, while sustaining the warm atmosphere that this market has worked so hard to create the several years as one of Kitsap’s fastest growing and very successful markets.
We hope that you’ll continue to join us every week as we continue to support and celebrate our farmers, artisans and the community.
Yakima Valley produce comes to market this week! Cherries, blueberries, apricots…. the mouth is watering just at the thought!
The Vendors are selling a variety of local fruit and produce as well as plant starts, fresh cut flowers, processed foods, crafts, and BBQ. Grab that homemade soda, gifts for friends and some doughnuts for Friday morning at the office!
See you Thursday!!!
Vote for Bremerton Farmers Market at the American Farmland Trust web site:
American Farmland Trust, whose mission is to preserve farms and farmers, has a “Best Farmers Market” contest going on right now. We’ve entered BFM and need your vote!!!!
To vote: Log onto the following site www.farmland.org/vote
Enter our zip code – 98337
Once the market info is displayed, click on the “Vote” button and proceed from there!
Let’s vote Bremerton Market #1
Last week was one of the best meals I’d had in a LONG time.
It all started with not really thinking about what I needed for food. It was too hot to think, but then inspiration struck (of course, at 6:55 p.m. too).
It all started with some radishes that looked tasty at Pheasant Fields, so I bugged Lisa Marie for a purchase.
Then some red leaf romaine lettuce from Start Now…
Oh, a fresh cucumber from David at Sylvan Floral and Garden…
Hmmm, I thought, those London Maid crumpets would be tasty topped with some Alder Smoked Pepper Jack Cheese from Crimson Cove
Next thing I know, I’m at home savoring a lovely salad topped with olive oil and lemon juice, adding more veggies from my friend’s garden, and a toasted crumpet with the cheese just melted enough on top.
Inspiration struck again: What can YOU make out of your bundles from market? I’d like to post entries here to share with readers. Place your ideas in the comment section or email us at bremertonmarket@gmail.com !
UPDATE: we’re at the smaller western parking lot in the old area of the park; not the boat trailer parking lot.
Due to the construction taking place at the former plumbers building site, we’re moving the market across the park to the main parking lot, where the boat trailers usually hang out. Please pardon our move! We’ll still have all our great vendors, just a different location.
