Tacoma Farmers Market – Calendar of Special Events 2009

Broadway Opening Day “Go Local Tacoma”  - Extra Special Event Day!

May

What could be a better way to welcome summer’s arrival than with a celebration of local living with local merchants and community groups? Enjoy the antics of the Iron Chef Ugly Veggie Cook-Off, and then wander down to the Foodie Fun Clinic for a gardening demo.  You’ll learn how to start a garden of your own. TV 12 will be filming an episode of Cityline LIVE. We'll Have 4 bands playing throughout the day, hip hop dance troop, Izenman & Buddy's are busking, Cartoon charachter "Chowder" will be there, meet the Pierce Transit team and see how easy it is to load your bike onto the bus, and so much more. We can't wait to see you there!  

Live Music Featuring: Go Local Select Programing

Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2009 9am-2pm

Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway

6th Avenue Opening Day “Get Growing Tacoma!”

June

Get ready for the launching of 6th Avenue’s second season! Join in an evening of “Digging and Dining;” where you can dig in the dirt at the Foodie Fun Clinic’s gardening demo and then enjoy a well-earned dinner from one of our wonderful vendors.  And of course, don’t forget to take home a vegetable start to share with your neighbor.

Live Music Featuring: Dave Hannon

Date: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 3:30pm-7:30pm

Location: 6th Ave and Pine Street 

Community Health Day at Broadway

June

Come and learn about different health and wellness organizations in our community.  Chat with the practitioners and participate in educational experiences about local healing arts services.  Then, focus on the health of your garden, and hear our farmers give tips on watering and irrigation at the Foodie Fun Clinic.

Live Music Featuring: Can-U

Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2009 9am-2pm

Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway

Chef Demo  “Taste of Asia Tour” at Broadway

June

Explore the cuisine of Asia as experts lead you on a tour of these unique treats.

Live Music Featuring: Ray Jordan

Date:  Thursday, June 11th, 2009 9am-2pm

Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway

Kids Day on 6th Ave – Hosted by Tacoma Public Library

June

Join the Tacoma Public Library for an evening of “Cooking with Kids.”  Kids will get to enjoy reading food and cooking related books at story time with library staff.  Meanwhile, parents can get them a head start on their summer reading programs by signing them up for library cards.

Live Music Featuring: Starstruck

Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 3:30-7:30pm

Location:  6th Ave and Pine Street

Dad Appreciation Day at Broadway

June

Bring Dad down to the market for a Manly Munch at Lunch!

Live Music Featuring: All Night Yard Sale

Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2009 9am-2pm

Location:  Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway

 

Kids Day Downtown at Broadway

July

Rock out with our favorite local kid’s band, Starstruck! Then enjoy the activities, games, and educational experiences galore throughout the market.

Live Music Featuring: Vicci Martinez

Date: Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 9am-2pm

Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway 

Grandparent Appreciation Day at Broadway

July

Let your grandparents know how special they are at the market! Learn which beautiful flowers in your garden can also make an excellent addition to your salad at the Foodie Fun Clinic’s presentation on edible flowers

Live Music Featuring: Heidi Vladyka

Date: Thursday, July 16th, 2009 9am-2pm

Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway

Tacoma Reads Together at the 6th Ave Market

July

Come and share the 2009 Tacoma Reads Together book of the year with the Tacoma Public Library, Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal Vegetable Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, this book tells the story of how one family was changed by a year of deliberately eating food produced in and around they place they live. Bring down your dusty cookbooks for a cookbook exchange and seasonal menu planning.

Live Music Featuring: Urban Grooves spun by DJ Spice

Date: Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 3:30-7:30pm

Location: 6th Ave and Pine Street

Taste of USA Tour on Broadway

July

Learn about the history and preparation of our own culinary traditions.  Experts in American cooking will lead you on a tour of these classics.

Live Music Featuring: Southern Skies

Date: Thursday, July 30th, 2009 9am-2pm                                             

Location: Downtown – Between 9th and 11th on Broadway

 
Come see Chef Dan from Tacoma's Il Fiasco on 6th Ave give three chef demos with market ingredients at every 6th Ave and Broadway Market Day!

 
 
 


If you are interested in co-sponsoring a special event day at Broadway or 6th Avenue, please email us at laura@tacomafarmersmarket.com. If you are interested in performing on a market day, please email justin@tacomafarmersmarket.com.

Enjoy a look below at some footage from Tacoma Farmers Market's Harvest Feast 2008. The event was hosted by Tacoma Farmers Market(s) in partnership with local chefs from: Over the Moon Cafe, Primo Grill, Woody's on the Water, Gateway to India, Pinwheel Catering, Brix of Gig Harbor and the Hotel Murano. Local wines donated by McGavick winery. Hosted at local farm, Terry's Berries. What a grand evening!