Grab your canvas bag for Saturday summer market opening (but leave your pet at home)

Posted: June 28, 2013 1177
Photographed at last year's summer market, fresh strawberries ready for shortcake.
Photographed at last year’s summer market, fresh strawberries ready for shortcake.

It’s been a long winter folks, but the time is here.

So put on your sun hat, grab your canvas grocery bag, wear comfortable shoes, and head to downtown Edmonds this Saturday for the opening of one of the area’s premier farmers’ markets and a local tradition, the Edmonds Museum Summer Market.

The scent of wood-fired pizza will fill the air.
The scent of wood-fired pizza will fill the air.

Once again, the streets between Sixth and Bell Street and the Cedar Dreams Fountain will be closed to traffic and lined with stalls and booths offering everything from fresh locally-grown produce to hand-made jewelry to freshly-prepared pizza, crepes, bread and other treats.

Sponsored by the Edmonds Historical Museum, the Summer Market draws people from all over the region, with attendance increasing each year.

Edmonds Historical Museum director Tarin Erickson is flanked by volunteers at the Museum's white elephant booth. The Museum sponsors the market each year.
Edmonds Historical Museum director Tarin Erickson is flanked by volunteers at the Museum’s white elephant booth. The Museum sponsors the market each year.

“The Summer Market is our premier event of the year, and a major fund-raiser for the Museum,” said Margaret Wilcox, Museum board member and Summer Market Chair. “It’s all staffed by volunteers, there’s lots to do, and it’s great fun. If you’re looking for a fun, rewarding experience and have a few hours to spare, we’d love to have you join us.” Call the Edmonds Historical Museum at 425-774-0900 for more information.

New this year, many of the Edmonds Summer Market vendors are accepting WIC and Senior Vouchers. Look for the yellow and white signs on your favorite farm stands. If you don’t see the sign, ask the vendor.

This will also be the first full year that companion animals will be excluded from the market. The museum implemented the no-pets policy in the middle of the 2012 market season as a safety measure. The Edmonds market draws more people each year, and the limited space means that at busy times the crowds get quite dense, creating an uncomfortable, stressful and unsafe situation for pets.

“We will be posting signs informing market-goers about the no-dogs rule, and talking to people who show up with dogs by mistake,” said Wilcox. “We want to help pet owners understand the policy and why it was implemented.”

The 2013 Edmonds Summer Market operates Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., June 29 through Oct. 5, the only exception being Aug. 10 to make way for the Taste of Edmonds event.

— Story and photos by Larry Vogel

 

 

 

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