Voted Tacoma's Super-Best Farmers' Market by readers of the Weekly Volcano

We're back to bringing you Fresh, Local, Sustainable food, live music and community EVERY Saturday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

Join us for "Young at Heart Day"

Celebrating customers 55 and older with special discounts from participating vendors and a free market tote bag for the first 100 guests age 55 and older

Meet our Vendor of the Week

Four Sisters Gourmet Sauces

The family emmigrated from Vietnam. One of the sisters, Julie, has a passion for food, family, and cooking, so she created the business to bring the family together. They sell thier products in the hope of bringing others together over a meal.

In addition to their gourmet sauces, they also sell fresh, ready to eat spring rolls.

You can visit their website at: http://www.foursistersgourmetsauces.com

It's going to be another great day at the market!

You can shop for fresh, locally grown fruits & vegetables, meat, eggs, flowers, cheese, honey and so much more

Meet our Vendor of the Week

Wilson Fish

Wilson Fish brings Fresh and Wild King Salmon, Coho, Halibut, and Smoked King Salmon to the market

They do one at a time fishing, with no nets. All the fish are caught wild, using a barbless hook and line. They fish in the salt water when the fish are still eating before spawning and have the best fat content and nutritional value.

What better way to Celebrate Mother's Day than with fresh flowers from the market?

Bring Mom, your friends, family and neighbors to our Health and Wellness Fair

The sunshine is back and we can't wait to see you at the market!

Come enjoy live music, community and fresh, local sustainable food.

Meet our "Vendor of the Week"

Christie Qualey from Reciprocity Smoothies

Reciprocity Foods specializes in all Organic Market Fresh Smoothies. Utilizing the local abundance of seasonally available fruits and greens. The iconic "Green Smoothie" has a devout following of not only super health enthusiasts but also kids and others folks trying to sneak more nutrients into their day.

Check out Reciprocity Foods new "Wild Purity Shots". Wild crafted greens from the Olympic Forest are fresh pressed into a potent elixir. This week is Nettle and Wild Watercress.

More information at http://christiemaeq.wix.com/reciprocity-foods or check them out on facebook

OK, this photo isn't Christie, but we just can't resist this fairy dragon who loves his smoothies

Come visit all of our vendors and enjoy fresh, local, sustainable food, live music and community.

Oh, the Flowers!

Meet our "Vendor of the Week"

Annie from A & K Shellfish

Annie and Craig Fitzgerald bring fresh, locally grown oysters and clams to market each Saturday. Annie was born in Bremerton, WA where she grew up helping her father as he worked on the family's tidelands.

Using their father's unique insight and knowledge of farming, Craig and Annie represent the next generation of their family's traditions. Clams and oysters. Yum!

It's Back! Asparagus!

Meet our "Vendor of the Week"

Matthew Eklund from Rainbow Cloud Kombucha

Matthew's goal is "To provide people with healthy, delicious kombucha! To heal the Earth and all people!" Kombucha is a fermented live culture probiotics tea, brewed right here in Washington using local ingredients. In addition to brewing kombucha, Matthew is also a yoga teacher and a musician. you can find him at the intersection of N 27th and N Madison playing any number of musical intruments, including his didgeridoo

New Vendors and Old Friends are here to help you Eat Fresh, Buy Local and Build Community

Meet our "Vendor of the Week"

Carrie Little from Little Eorthe Farm

Little Eorthe Farm is a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm located in the Orting Valley. Their mission is to literally save the earth through organic and sustainable practices in providing fresh, healthy, local food.

You can learn more about them by visiting their website at

http://www.littleeorthe.org/

Come visit all of our vendors and enjoy fresh, local, sustainable food, live music and community.

We have fabulous new vendors this season including:

A & K Shellfish (clams & oysters)

Bluebeard Coffee

Cascadia Terroir (distilled oils)

Loki Fish (salmon)

Rising River Farms (organic)

Come enjoy shopping, live music by The Pine Hearts and Michael Coucoules, building community and sunshine!

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The Proctor Farmers' Market Board is pleased to announce an open election for positions on the board.

For more informaton, you can visit the following link

Join the Proctor Farmers' Market Board - Learn More By Clicking Here

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Interested in Becoming a Vendor?

Our mission at the Proctor Farmers' Market is:

1. To support and encourage local farmers by providing a venue in our urban community for direct marketing of fresh produce and farm-grown products.

2. To be an educational resource to the public highlighting the importance of local agriculture, sustainable business and our impact on the environment.

3. To encourage community building and collaboration within the business and neighborhood community that the market serves.

We are currently accepting applications for farmers and other food vendors who support local farms and sustainable local agriculture.

We are not accepting applications for arts/crafts vendors.

Applicatons are due March 15th, 2013

Applications for the 2013 season are available NOW by clicking on the following link:

Click here for the 2013 Vendor App

Proctor Rules & Policies for Vendors

Proctor Procedures...the basics

What's happening at the Market this week?

Join us under what are forecast to be mostly sunny (and not freezing) skies for our second winter market of the season...

Saturday February 9th
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

We are Tacoma's only winter farmers' market. 

Live Music from 10:30 - 12:30 by "Steve & Kristi Nebel"

Enjoy live music and community, while shopping for fresh, local food.

In addition to apples and pears, our vendors have winter crops, wonderful baked goods, meats, cheeses, kombucha, jams, honey, milk and eggs and much more.

You can warm yourself up with hot spiced cider or hearty soup.

~Vendors we are expecting this Saturday~

Dog Treat Bakery - Upper Crust Bistro - Twin Oaks Dairy - Dao Lee - Peto Gardens - Martin Family Produce - RP Guerrero Farms- Calendula Farm - Colvin Ranch - Cheryl the Pig Lady - Alina's Soups - Camp Robber Jams - Dan Borba's Rain Barrels- Heavenly Honey - Olykraut - Purdy Pickles - Rainbow Cloud Kombucha - Little Eorthe Farms - Terralumina Gardens - Zestful Gardens

What's happening at the Market this week?

Join us for the first winter market of the season...
Saturday January 12th
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 

Live Music from 10:30 - 12:30 by "Flock of Geezers"

Enjoy live music and community, while shopping for fresh, local food.

In addition to apples and pears, our vendors have winter crops, wonderful baked goods, meats, cheeses, jams, honey and eggs and much more.

You can warm yourself up with hot spiced cider or hearty soup.

December 22nd, 2012

Music at the Market

9 AM to 11 AM - Kendl Winter

12 PM to 2 PM - Chuck Gourley

Last Chance to do your Holiday Shopping at the market!

Join us for fresh local food and community as we celebrate the season

We have GIFT BASKETS and free wrapping at our market merchandise booth, to make your holiday shopping easier!

We would like to take this time to thank our market sponsors who help make this market possible

2012 Market Sponsors

Market Super Sponsors

Annie Wright School

City of Tacoma

Proctor Chiropractic

Market Sponsors

Home Makeovers Made Simple

Market Booth Sponsors

Marlene’s Market & Deli

Teaching Toys & Books

University of Puget Sound

Zestful Gardens

Market Super Supporter

Babblin’ Babs Bistro

Meg's & Mo Upscale Resale

Market Supporters

Advanced Stream Broadband
Amore Artisan Boutique
Blooming Kids Consignment Boutique
Blue Mouse Theatre
Blue Water Painting
Chirp & Co.
Culpepper Books
FoxFire Salon & Spa
Gardensphere
H & B Topsoil
Julie’s Hair Care for Men & Women
North End Neighborhood Council
Old House Mercantile
Pacific Northwest Shop
Sara Sledge Graphic Design
Umpqua Bank
VisiPrinting

December 15th, 2012

Music at the Market

9 AM to 11 AM - Steve & Kristi Nebel

12 PM to 2 PM - The Pine Hearts

We have GIFT BASKETS and free wrapping at our market merchandise booth, to make your holiday shopping easier!

December 8th, 2012

Music at the Market

9 AM to 11 AM - South Sound Stew

12 PM to 2 PM - 1928

We are Tacoma's only 4-Season Farmers' Market, which means we are still here for you rain or shine!

You can enjoy Alina's fresh hot soups, Martin Family Orchard's hot spiced cider or locally roasted coffee from Valhalla while you shop. Let us help you make your Holidays Fresh, Local and Sustainable.

We still have wine for sale!!! Washington State Liquor Control Board's (WSLCB) Pilot Tasting Program, which allowed both sampling and sales of wine, beer and cider in our Tasting Booth, officially ended on November 1, 2012. But don't worry -- while the Legislature and the WSLCB consider making the tasting program a permanent fixture at WA State's Farmers' Markets, we will continue to host your favorite vendors at a market booth with a "Sales" only designation.

This weeks wine is from Stina's Cellars in Lakewood WA

Make your fresh market meals extra special with a visit to the Stina's Cellars booth this Saturday.  Owner/winemaker Perry Preston will be offering a complete selection of his affordable, premium wines for sale: a 2008 Sangiovese (deep garnet in color, this wine is delicious with spicy red sauces and Italian Food); a 2011 Siengerrebe (this cross of Gewürztraminer and Madeleine Angevine pairs well with spicy Asian foods); a 2011 Roussanne (semi-sweet with light acidity, serve with soft cheeses, fruits, and white meats); the 2009 Baco Noir (woodsy, spicy and full-framed, serve with Kung-pao Chicken or Lamb!); a 2007 Cabernet Franc (Beverage Testing Institute rated 88 pts.[Silver Medal] - this wine is fabulous with chocolate cake and red meats); a 2006 Montage (Beverage Testing Institute rated 89 pts.[Silver Medal] - perfect with blue-veined cheese, dark chocolate & red meats); and his 2007 Syrah and 2008 Petit Verdot (both are Beverage Testing Institute Gold Medal winners - also great with red meats and dark chocolate).  Just in time for the holidays, be sure and pick up free recipes at the booth that pair well with Stina's wines - taste tested by the Preston Family!

December 1st, 2012

Music at the Market

9 AM to 11 AM - The Pine Hearts

12 PM to 2 PM - Siggy & Pete

Join us in Tacoma's Proctor District for a holiday celebration - all of the local merchants will be celebrating the season with holiday treats for you such as free movies, refreshments, holiday themed open houses and photos with Santa - We will be hosting special holiday string music at the market.

As always, we have everything you need to make your holiday season fresh, local and sustainable including fresh fruts and vegetables, meats, cheeses and holiday gift baskets.

November 24, 2012

Music at the Market

9 AM to 11 AM - Mike Coucoules and Friends

12 PM to 2 PM - 1928

It's Holiday time !!! Come get fresh local ingredients for your holiday meals as well as other items to make your holiday festive

Gift Baskets, natural turkey, pork roast or grass fed beef, organic fruits and veggies, flowers to grace your holiday table and lovely wreaths to decorate your door, we have it all at the market.

November 17, 2012

Music at the Market

9AM to 11 AM Steve & Kristie Nebel

12 PM to 2 PM The Pine Hearts

Sponsor Booth

Home Makevers Made Simple

Come to the market to find everything you need for your fresh, local, sustainable thanksgiving!!!

From natural turkey, pork roast or grass fed beef to organic fruits and veggies, flowers to grace your holiday table and lovely wreaths to decorate your door, we have it all at the market.

and to carry your market bounty home (or to give as holiday or hostess gifts) check out our new market totes in our popular hunter green and two new colors, khaki and lime.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

Let us help you create a feast with local and sustainable ingredients!

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

Also, cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

We still have berry plants and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape - remember, autumn is the best time to plant.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am Hawaiian Swing Band  12pm - 2pm Tattered Dress

October 27, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am Ron Fowler  12pm - 2pm Spare Thyme

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Eaglemount Wine and Cider

Piper Corbett of Eaglemount Wine and Cider pours a tasting...

October 20, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am Steve and Kristie Nebel  12pm - 2pm Steve Stefanowicz

Sponsor Booth: Sponsor Booth: 

Proctor Chiropractic - find out about Dr. Keogh and his team's innovative and holistic approach to optimum health

Home Makeovers Made Simple - Come meet the Tacoma based designers and craftspeople who can turn your remodelling project into a dream-come-true.  Indoor or outdoor, this team can build or re-create any space!

Cooking Demonstration: Meet the chefs from Dirty Oscar's Annex 11:15 - 11:45

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Eaglemount Wine and Cider

Piper Corbett of Eaglemount Wine and Cider pours a tasting...

October 13, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am Annie Henry  12pm - 2pm Mike Coucoules  Steve and Kristie Nebel

Sponsor Booth: Sponsor Booth: Proctor Chiropractic

Special Presentation at the music stage: Bee keeping 11:15 - 11:45

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Eaglemount Wine and Cider

Piper Corbett of Eaglemount Wine and Cider pours a tasting...

October 6, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am Tom Brooks  12pm - 2pm Don Izenmann

Sponsor Booth: University of Puget Sound

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Stina's Cellars

   Owner/Winemaker Perry Preston of Stina's Cellars will again be hosting the Tasting Booth this Saturday.  If you missed Stina's last week, or would like to buy more of something great you enjoyed in the past, Perry will have three popular selections, as well as someting new to try and buy.  Stop by to taste his 2009 Baco Noir (this medium bodied wine lives up to its' "noir" with a rich, darkly pigmented color, and it carries a signature scent and taste of blueberry, plum and pepper with clove and cedar-spice aroma in the nose); 2011 Siegerrebe (a cross of Gewürztraminer and Madeleine Angevine, this exciting wine comes with a fanciful nose of peaches, gooseberry, prickly pear catcus, sea air, rose hip oil, sandalwood, bees wax and fennel); and 2011 Roussanne (this light golden straw colored, 100% Roussanne is semi-sweet with light acidity,and is wonderful with soft cheeses, fish or chicken).  New this week is Stina's exciting 2008 Petit Verdot. With multiple awards (Beverage Testing Institue 91 points, Gold Medal; Bronze Medal at Capital Food & Wine Festival,Winepess Northwest Magazine: Recommended), this wine has notes of cherry pie, mincemeat, vanilla bean, and bittersweet chocolatre, and pairs well with hearty meat dishes or aged cheeses. 

September 29, 2012

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Sponsor Booth: Sponsor Booth: Proctor Chiropractic

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Stina's Cellars

September 22, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am Trio of Three  12pm - 2pm The Winterlings

Sponsor Booth: Home Makeovers Made Simple

   Come meet the Tacoma based designers and craftspeople who can turn your remodelling project into a dream-come-true.  Indoor or outdoor, this team can build or re-create any space!

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Wilridge Winery

Wilridge Winery will return this Saturday with some favorite market selections, as well as some new to try and buy!  Wine Agents Sonie &  Doc Hansen will, as always, be on hand to answer any questions about Wilridge's award winning wines.  If you missed them last week (or want to purchase some more!) be sure and stop by the Tasting Booth and try the 2010 Nebbiolo -- wonderful with Italian dishes and aged, hard cheeses like Asiago, and the 2008 Red Mt Mélange, a high scoring wine [91pt Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2010] that was cellared in French oak barrels and has an aroma redolent of cassis and herbs.  New to this week's market is the 2011 Viognier and the 2010 Wilridge Estate Mélange Blanc  The Viognier, straw yellow in color, and with a nose redolent of white peaches and citrus fruits, is good on its own, and also pairs well with Asian cuisine and spicy foods. The Mélange Blanc is a vineyard blend (54% Pinot Grigio, 28% Roussane, and 18% Viognier) made of classic French white grape varietals, grown organically and biodynamically, following the agricultural principles of Goethe and Steiner. Only 79 cases were produced, so get some of this great white wine while you can! www.wilridgewinery.com     

September 15, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am Ron Fowler  12pm - 2pm John Hoover & The Quinns

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Wilridge Winery

   Saturday's Tasting Booth guest is Wilridge Winery, a small, family winery run in the European tradition.  Founded in 1988 by husband and wife duo, Paul Beveridge and Lysle Wilhelmi, today Wilridge is the oldest continuously operated winery in Seattle.  Wine Agents Sonie and Doc Hansen will be offering both samples and sales of Wilridge's award winning wines, and can help you select the best pairings for your market fresh fall meals.  Try their 2010 Pinot Grigio (a food friendly wine that is great with lighter dishes such as oysters and other seafood, but also has the acidity to stand up to heartier fare such as roast chicken or duck), the 2010 Nebbiolo (wonderful with Italian dishes and aged, hard cheeses like Asiago), and the 2008 Red Mt Mélange (this high scoring wine [91pt Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2010] was cellared in French oak barrels and has an aroma redolent of cassis and herbs).  For a special treat, be sure and taste the 2011 Estate Vintage White Dessert Wine [White Port style].  The nose has hints of honeysuckle, and the delicate sweetness is balanced with refreshing acidity -- enjoy now, and save a few bottles for decades of enjoyment! www.wilridgewinery.com

September 8, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Mike Coucoules  12pm - 2pm Chuck Wayne

Kids Booth: Fort Nisqually Foundation

The Fort Nisqually Foundation's goal is to support the restoration, preservation, historical interpretation and education programs of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.

Fort Nisqually is the region's premiere living history museum. Year-round programs, events and classes highlight all aspects of 19th century life on Puget Sound at this Hudson's Bay Company trading post.

Community Booth: Coalition: HUMAnE

Promoting and providing affordable, high-quality spay and neuter services for cats, dogs and rabbits in an effort to stop the killing of animals due to overpopulation.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: 

September 1, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Chuck Gourley 12pm - 2pm The Pine Hearts

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: 

August 25, 2012

It's Green Day!

Sponsored by: Home Makeovers Made Simple

If you missed visiting FairWinds Winery at the beginning of August, be sure and drop by our Tasting Booth this Saturday, because owner/winemaker Micheal Cavett will once again be on hand to offer both samples and sales of FairWinds award winning wines. Micheal will be bringing his 2006 Aligote (a tasty, fruity wine from the Burgundy area with a hint of its Chardonnay cousin); the ever popular Fireweed Mead (a Northwest Wine Summit Bronze Medal winner); a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (well balanced and robust); a 2002 Barrel Select Merlot (languishing in the barrel for over eight years, this wine is smoky, charming, subtle and tasty!), and the sought-after Port O'Call (a mellow port that may be served as a desert wine). www.fairwindswinery.com

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

August 18, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Kathye Long 12pm - 2pm The Winterlings

Sponsor Booth: Sponsor Booth: Proctor Chiropractic

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: 

Teft Cellars

Tefft Cellars, a family run vineyard and winery from Outlook, Washington’s Yakima Valley will return to the Tasting Booth again this Saturday with some of their signature wines. 

Mylor Treneer, Tefft’s Sales & Servicing Rep will offer samples and sales of  Huckleberry White (made with real Huckleberry juice, this is a table wine that’s great with fowl, pork, roasted veggies & cheeses); Smokin'Hot Red (a delicious Bordeaux blend); and Smokin' Hot White (a blend of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay & Riesling).  The Smokin’ Hot wine labels feature photos of actual firefighters from across the state, and product sales help to support the Firefighter’s Lifeline Foundation (FLF).

August 4, 2012

16th Annual Proctor Arts Fest!

click here for a schedule of events

*Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

*Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

*We have beautiful ornamentals, herb & vegie starts, and berry plants, for your garden & landscape.

*Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and      pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 4 pm

Music:

9am - 11am Tom Brooks and a Ukelele Revival (bring your uke) 12pm - Morse Pacific - 2pm - 4pm Spare Thyme

Sponsor Booth: Home Makeovers Made Simple

   Come meet the Tacoma based designers and craftspeople who can turn your remodelling project into a dream-come-true.  Indoor or outdoor, this team can build or re-create any space!

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Fairwinds Winery

July 28, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Steve and Kristie Nebel 12pm - 2pm Wild Thyme

Sponsor Booth: Sponsor Booth: Proctor Chiropractic

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: Eaglemount Wine and Cider

   Eaglemount Wine and Cider returns for a second Saturday in our Tasting Booth!  Stop by and visit with their rep Piper Corbett, and try and buy their incredible Ginger Cider (a fragrant, spicy, refreshing semisweet hard cider that pairs well with Asian food and seafood entrees); Raspberry Cider (slightly sparkling with intense raspberry flavor, this cider is dry enough to enjoy with a delicious salad or dessert); Homestead Semisweet Cider (made with heirloom variety apples, it is wonderfully crisp and clean, with a touch of sweetness and apple goodness); a Malbech and the popular Eaglemount Red (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah with balanced acidity, a black cherry focus, and notes of mint and cedar. Pairs well with roasted meats, pasta dishes and gourmet cheese). www.eaglemountwinery.com

Piper Corbett of Eaglemount Wine and Cider pours a tasting...

July 14, 2012

Lush, beautiful, tasty & healthful organic veggies & fruits

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Trio of Three with Robyn Dayln 12pm - 2pm The Pine Hearts

Sponsor Booth: Sponsor Booth: Proctor Chiropractic

Sponsor Booth: Fort Nisqually Foundation

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program: 

Teft Cellars

Tefft Cellars, is a family run vineyard and winery from Outlook, Washington’s Yakima Valley.  Owners Paul Tollner and Rhonda Taylor focus on quality vineyard care, an artisan’s approach to wine making and a sincere appreciation of their employees.  The result is wines of amazing value and complexity, some of which can be sampled and purchased at this Saturday's Tasting Booth: Huckleberry White (yes, it’s made with real Huckleberry juice, and is a table wine that’s great with fowl, pork, roasted veggies & cheeses); a 2009 Merlot (try with steaks, lamb, red pastas, and hard cheeses); Smokin’ Hot (a limited edition Red Table Wine, terrific with beef, lamb, red pastas, olives and hard cheeses); and a 2011 Pinot Grigio (delicious with all seafood, chicken, risottos, and greek salads). www.tefftcellars.com

June 23, 2012

BERRIES!!! Oh frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!

The Berries have arrived & we're very excited...

Peas, lettuces, spinach, mustard, garlic shoots, broccoli, grape leaves, & loads of other beautiful vegies & fruits.

Check out our great selection of meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken & goat.

We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and beautiful ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, and pickles.

See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Don Izenman 12pm - 2pm Sharon Steranes

Sponsor Booth:  CLASS - Communication, Language and Speech Services

Maximizing potential with play-based therapy.

CLASS, Inc. is a welcoming, upbeat clinic with a nationally recognized track record of success in treating speech, language, learning, motor and social communication delays and disorders. We honor individual needs and temperaments.

Community Booth: Pierce County Gleaning Project

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:  Stina's Cellars

Saturday's Tasting Booth guest will be the popular Stina's Cellars, a family run winery from Lakewood, WA.  Owner/Winemaker Perry Preston will offer both samples and sales of a 2008 Riesling (pairs well with roasted root vegetables in a reduced Riesling and apple juice glaze); a 2008 Sangiovese (try with spicy tomato sauce or roasted garlic dishes); and a 2008 Petit Verdot (pair with braised meats, dark chocolate, and blue-veined cheeses).  (www.stinascellars.com)

Special Event!   June 16, 2012   Special Event!

Come and meet Rachael Dotson, well known Tacoma area community artist and public muralist, who will make a special appearance at the Proctor Farmers' Market Merchandise Booth on Saturday, June 16th (Fathers' Day weekend) from 11am - 12:30pm to sign her 3^rd in a series of  prints “Asparagus.”

"Asparagus" joins the Market's earlier print releases, "Corn" and "Tulip," replicas of Rachael's large exterior mural installation on 27th Street, commissioned by the Proctor Farmers' Market in 2010.  Framable and collectable, all three "signed by the artist" prints are available for $10.00 each, 2 for $18.00, or 3 for $25.00.  (If you have already purchased "Asparagus" bring it to the Market, and Rachael will be happy to sign it!). www.greenapple-studios.com 

Music:

9am - 11am  Tattered Dress  12pm - 2pm Trio Tropicale

Sponsor Booth: Annie Wright School

   Come meet the representatives from one of our greatest market supporters & learn about Annie Wright School's innovative & proven curriculum and approach to education.

Community Booth: Vashon Wilderness Program

   Working with kids to ignite relationships between the natural world, self, and community.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:  Alpenfire

   Alpenfire, the first organic hard cidery in Washington State, will be visiting our Tasting Booth again this Saturday!  In 2003, owners Steve (“Bear”) and Nancy Bishop, planted 900 French and English cider variety trees to create a true apple cider orchard on their Port Townsend farm, and had their first harvest in 2008. Try and buy (all bottle conditioned, unfiltered, and gluten free) “Spark!” (fresh fruit flavor of a crisp Gravenstein apple), “Ember” (bittersweet French cider apples gives this cider a traditional tannic flavor, color and complexity), and “Pirate’s Plank – Bone dry” (bold and brash, this cider will dispel any “it’s cider it’s sweet” misconceptions).  Learn more about Alpenfire at www.alpenfirecider.com 

June 9, 2012

Come meet the people who produce your food, learn more about how to grow your own & get inspired!

Amazing Radishes, Spinach, Asparagus, Shallots & other great produce is looking fabulous this week. Peas are coming soon!!!  We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles, meats, eggs and fruits.
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Kathye Long 11am - 12pm Bryant Fidders 12pm - 2pm Pete Sayo

Sponsor Booth:  ReMax Properties

Community Booth: Vashon Wilderness Program

   Working with kids to ignite relationships between the natural world, self, and community.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:  Alpenfire

   Alpenfire, the first organic hard cidery in Washington State, will be visiting our Tasting Booth this Saturday for the first time!  In 2003, owners Steve (“Bear”) and Nancy Bishop, planted 900 French and English cider variety trees to create a true apple cider orchard on their Port Townsend farm, and had their first harvest in 2008. Try and buy (all bottle conditioned, unfiltered, and gluten free) “Spark!” (fresh fruit flavor of a crisp Gravenstein apple), “Ember” (bittersweet French cider apples gives this cider a traditional tannic flavor, color and complexity), and “Pirate’s Plank – Bone dry” (bold and brash, this cider will dispel any “it’s cider it’s sweet” misconceptions).  Learn more about Alpenfire at www.alpenfirecider.com 

June 2, 2012

Come meet the people who produce your food, learn more about how to grow your own & get inspired!

Amazing Radishes, Spinach, Asparagus, Shallots & other great produce is looking fabulous this week. Peas are coming soon!!!  We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and ornamentals for your garden & landscape.

Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles, meats, eggs and fruits.
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Steve and Kristie Nebel 12pm - 2pm Kendl & Joe

Sponsor Booth:

  Come to the Sponsor Booth and meet folks from two of our greatest market supporters, Annie Wright School and Proctor Chiropractic.

Community Booth: Cultural Homestay International

   Come learn about how you can promote international friendship and goodwill through educational exchange.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:  Stina's Cellars

Saturday's Tasting Booth will again welcome Stina's Cellars, a family run winery from Lakewood, WA. After many years of wine making as a hobby, and winning numerous awards at local fairs, Perry and Penny Preston opened Stina's Cellars for sales in 2006. They have continued to increase production over the last few years while keeping their focus on producing small lots of high quality wine at affordable prices. Winemaker Perry Preston will be sampling and selling two whites and two reds: a 2008 Chardonnay and Reisling (great with grilled fish), a 2008 Sangiovese (a treat served with Italian food) , and a 2009 Baco Noir (delicious with Asian food, like kung pao chicken).   (www.stinascellars.com)

May 26, 2012

Come meet the people who produce your food, learn more about how to grow your own & get inspired!

Asparagus, Shallots, Radishes & other great produce is looking fabulous this week. Peas are coming soon!!!  We have herb & vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and ornamentals for your garden & landscape. Cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles, meats, eggs and fruits.
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Billy Sunrise 12pm - 2pm Chuck Wayne

Sponsor Booth: Annie Wright School

   Come meet the representatives from one of our greatest market supporters & learn about Annie Wright School's innovative & proven curriculum and approach to education.

Sponsor Booth: Home Makeovers Made Simple

   Come meet the Tacoma based designers and craftspeople who can turn your remodelling project into a dream-come-true.  Indoor or outdoor, this team can build or re-create any space!

Community Booth: Pierce County Gleaning Project

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:  Stina's Cellars

This Saturday's Tasting Booth will see the welcome return of Stina's Cellars, a family run winery from Lakewood, WA.  After many years of wine making as a hobby, and winning numerous awards at local fairs, Perry and Penny Preston opened Stina's Cellars for sales in 2006.  They have continued to increase production over the last few years while keeping their focus on producing small lots of high quality wine at affordable prices.  Winemaker Perry Preston will be bringing two whites and two reds for sampling and sales: a 2008 Chardonnay and Reisling (great with grilled fish!), a 2008 Sangiovese, and a 2009 Baco Noir.  (www.stinascellars.com)

May 19, 2012

Beautiful, Bountiful, Healthful & Helpful

That sums up our vendors, farms, and products.  Come meet the people who produce your food, learn more about how to grow your own & get inspired!

Asparagus! Herb & vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and ornamentals for your garden & landscape. Asparagus! Come get it while you can!  Also - Asparagus! cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles, meats, eggs and fruits. And...Asparagus!
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  John Hoover & the Quinns 12pm - 2pm Don Izenman

Sponsor Booth:

  Come to the Sponsor Booth and meet folks from two of our greatest market supporters, Annie Wright School and Proctor Chiropractic.

Community Booth: Washington Contemporary Ballet

  Founded in 1987, Washington Contemporary Ballet is dedicated to the pursuit of educating our students in the understanding and appreciation of all forms of dance.  Come meet them and learn about what's happening in dance around the South Sound.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

   Visit our Tasting Booth, where the very popular Eaglemount Wine and Cider will be offering sales and samples of their award winning products.  Try and buy (as a thoughtful gift or a great meal complement) their incredible Ginger Cider (a fragrant, spicy, refreshing semisweet hard cider that pairs well with Asian food and seafood entrees); Homestead Dry Cider (this dry cider, similar to a sparkling dry white wine, is terrific with cheeses, pizza, light meals, seafood and much more); Cabernet Sauvignon (this newly released varietal has dark red fruit flavors, balanced acidity, and smooth tannins); or Apple Mead (made with local honey, this is a delicious honey sweet drink, destined to be as popular in our Tasting Booth as it is at Eaglemount's tasting room!) www.eaglemountwineandcider.com

Piper Corbett of Eaglemount Wine and Cider pours a tasting...

May 12, 2012

Cut flowers and beautiful flowering perennials for Mom on Sunday.

Herb & vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and ornamentals for your garden & landscape. We have a bonanza of Asparagus! Come get it while you can!  Also - cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles, meats, eggs and fruits.
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Community Booth: Samdhana Karana Yoga

   Whether you are a beginner, experienced, or just want to know more about yoga, our friends at Samdhana Karana Yoga would love to meet you. Stop in & say hello!

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

   Visit our Tasting Booth, where the very popular Eaglemount Wine and Cider will be offering sales and samples of their award winning products.  Try and buy (as a thoughtful gift or a great meal complement) their incredible Ginger Cider (a fragrant, spicy, refreshing semisweet hard cider that pairs well with Asian food and seafood entrees); Homestead Dry Cider (this dry cider, similar to a sparkling dry white wine, is terrific with cheeses, pizza, light meals, seafood and much more); Cabernet Sauvignon (this newly released varietal has dark red fruit flavors, balanced acidity, and smooth tannins); or Apple Mead (made with local honey, this is a delicious honey sweet drink, destined to be as popular in our Tasting Booth as it is at Eaglemount's tasting room!) www.eaglemountwineandcider.com

Piper Corbett of Eaglemount Wine and Cider pours a tasting...

May 5, 2012

*Ahem again......your garden is still waiting.....

Check out our vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and ornamentals for your garden & landscape. Asparagus is coming in fast & furious! (well, furious in a good way)   Leafy greens and root vegetables continue to look great. Also - cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles, meats, eggs and fruits.
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Community Blend 12pm - 2pm Jack Dwyer - mandolin mastery at it's finest

Sponsor Booth: Annie Wright School

   Come meet the representatives from one of our greatest market supporters & learn about Annie Wright School's curriculum and approach to education.

Sponsor Booth: Home Makeovers Made Simple

   Come meet the Tacoma based designers and craftspeople who can turn your remodelling project into a dream-come-true.  Indoor or outdoor, this team can build or re-create any space!

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

   Be sure and stop by our Tasting Booth, where this Saturday's guest will again be Winemaker Micheal Cavett of Port Townsend’s Fair Winds Winery.  Micheal will offer both samples and sales of a selection of his award winning locally produced wines: a Fireweed Mead, a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot; and his Port O’ Call, a mellow Port that may beserved as a dessert wine. www.fairwindswinery.com

Hey! Have you seen us around town on Pierce Transit busses? If you have, please let us know. We're trying to gauge the effectiveness of this ad campaign.

April 28, 2012

*Ahem......your garden is waiting.....

We have vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and ornamentals for your garden & landscape. Asparagus is here! Leafy greens and root vegetables are looking great. Also - cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles, meats, eggs and fruits.

Check out our two new vendors for the month of April:
Olykraut (from Olympia) and Mountain Muesli (made in Tacoma)
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

9am - 11am  Chuck Wayne  12pm - 2pm Kendl & Joe.

Community Booth: Cultural Homestay International

   Come learn about how you can promote international friendship and goodwill through educational exchange.

Sponsor Booth: Annie Wright School

   Come meet the representatives from one of our greatest market supporters & learn about Annie Wright School's curriculum and approach to education.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

   Our Tasting Booth features a guest from one of  Washington State's wineries, breweries or cideries.

www.fairwindswinery.com

   Shop fresh from the farm all year-around at the Proctor Farmers’ Market and be sure and stop by our Tasting Booth, where this Saturday's guest will be Winemaker Micheal Cavett of Port Townsend’s FairWinds Winery.

   Micheal will offer both samples and sales of a selection of his award winning locally produced wines: a Fireweed Mead, a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot; and his Port O’ Call, a mellow Port that may be served as a dessert wine. www.fairwindswinery.com

April 21, 2012

Saturday is shaping up to be a great day for gardening and then fire up the barbeque for dinner. We have vegie starts, berry plants, fruit trees and ornamentals for your landscape. Leafy greens and root vegetables are looking great. Also - cheese, fish, artisan breads, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles, meats, eggs and fruits.

Check out our two new vendors for the month of April:
Olykraut (from Olympia) and Mountain Muesli (made in Tacoma)
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

   9am - 11am  Barleywine Review   12pm - 2pm Amy Bleu.

Sponsor Booth: Annie Wright School

Come meet the representatives from one of our greatest market supporters & learn about Annie Wright School's curriculum and approach to education.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

   Our Tasting Booth features a guest from one of  Washington State's wineries, breweries or cideries.

   The very popular Finnriver Farm will be back offering free samples and sales of their hard ciders and sumptuous fruit wines handcrafted on their organic family farm and artisan cidery on the Olympic Peninsula. Taste their popular Black Currant, Pear and Dry Hopped ciders, made from a base blend of organic dessert and heirloom apples.  The Finnriver sweet fruit wines are fortified with the warmth of custom-distilled apple brandy and come in Pear, Black Currant and Blueberry variations. www.finnriverfarm.com.

April 14, 2012

If you aren't gardening yet, you should be! We've got vegie starts, berry plants and fruit trees to get you started. Winter vegies and root vegetables are still going strong, along with artisan breads, cheeses, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles and fruits.

Check out our two new vendors for the month of April:
Olykraut (from Olympia) and Mountain Muesli (made in Tacoma)
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

   9am - 11am  Chuck Gourley   12pm - 2pm  Cliff Hand.

Sponsor Booth: Proctor Chiropractic

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

   Our Tasting Booth features a guest from one of  Washington State's wineries, breweries or cideries.

   The very popular Finnriver Farm will be back offering free samples and sales of their hard ciders and sumptuous fruit wines handcrafted on their organic family farm and artisan cidery on the Olympic Peninsula. Taste their popular Black Currant, Pear and Dry Hopped ciders, made from a base blend of organic dessert and heirloom apples.  The Finnriver sweet fruit wines are fortified with the warmth of custom-distilled apple brandy and come in Pear, Black Currant and Blueberry variations. www.finnriverfarm.com.

April 7, 2012

Get a headstart on your garden with vegie starts, berry plants and fruit trees. Winter vegies and root vegetables are still going strong, along with cheeses, honey, hot sauces, jams, chutneys, pickles and fruits.

Check out our two new vendors:
Olykraut (from Olympia) and Mountain Muesli (made in Tacoma)
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Music:

   Steve and Kristie Nebel in the morning and Trio Tropical in the afternoon.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

  It snows, it rains, but we all know spring is on the way.  The sun is warmer, and daffodils are in bloom all over Tacoma!

      Paul Beveridge, Winemaker

March 31, 2012

Kick off the start of our regular season!  Finally, at last, huzzah!!!

Get a headstart on your garden with vegie starts, berry plants and fruit trees. While you're shopping, you'll need energy so pick up a pastry and hot coffee, or maybe and Empanada for lunch...oh yeah, then there's dinner...fresh, line-caught fish? Steak? Pork chops? Lamb?  Winter vegies and root vegetables are still going strong too, along with cheeses, honey, hot sauces, and fruits.

Check out our two new vendors:
Olykraut and Mountain Muesli (made in Tacoma)
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

Sponsor Booth:

  Come to the Sponsor Booth and meet folks from two of our greatest market supporters, Annie Wright School and Proctor Chiropractic.

Music:

   John Hoover, The Quinns, and Kendl & Joe - a great line up of incredible talent to entertain you.

Kids Booth:

   Face painting!

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

  It snows, it rains, but we all know spring is on the way.  The sun is warmer, and daffodils are in bloom all over Tacoma!

      Paul Beveridge, Winemaker

March 16, 2012

So, how much do you like the Proctor Farmers Market?  Do you love it? Do you really love it?

Well then, consider being our Market Manager!  We want to hire someone asap as an assistant manager who will then take over as full manager by the end of June.  Click here for the job description & email questions to board@proctorfarmersmarket.com .

March 14, 2012

Thanks to everyone who came out to support and celebrate the last winter season market on Saturday.  The last day of this month kicks off our 2012 regular season - we'll be there every Saturday until December 22.
See you at the market!   9am - 2 pm

What to expect on March 31:

  Swing into spring planting!  We will have several vendors selling vegetable starts, berry plants, fruit trees, and lots of beautiful ornamentals & flowering perennials. Every one of our plant vendors is a walking, talking library of gardening, plant care, and landscaping knowledge. Come in for all the advice and supplies you need to get your garden and landscape whipped into shape.

  Of course, we will also have a wide array of produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, honey, bakery goodies, coffee, and much more!

March 10, 2012

Our last winter market before the new season begins. You will find healthful and tasty produce, meats, soups, cheeses, coffee, flowers, pickled veggies, fish, dog treats, plants, and honey. And it won't snow!!!
See you at the market!   10am - 1 pm (winter hours)

Noah's Pet Project:

  We are hosting a pet food drive benefitting Noah's Pet Project which is a free pet clinic for elderly, homeless or needy residents of Tacoma and Pierce County.  The monthly clinic provides vaccines and outpatient care to cats and dogs.

www.noahspetproject-tacoma.org

Music:

   10 am to 1 pm: Tom Brooks

Our Sponsorship Booth:

Our Community Booth:

   Hosted by the International Student Exchange Program.

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

  We are fortunate to have the very popular Harmon Brewing Company visit us again this Saturday with a selection of their award winning beers brewed right here in Tacoma's downtown University and Museum District. 

February 29, 2012

Our last winter market is Saturday March 10th, then three weeks later we're up & running full time with our regular season starting March 31st.
See you at the market!   10am - 1 pm (winter hours)

Special thanks to all of our dedicated customers who support our market despite the challenging winter weather. We really appreciate you!

February 11, 2012

Join us for our SECOND winter market of the year... although lately, 'winter' doesn't feel like the right word...
See you at the market!   10am - 1 pm

Kids can make valentines at our kids' booth!

  Your favorite vendors will be here so you can pick up everything needed to create a delicious, local meal for your sweetie this valentine's day! Wine and flowers, honey, cheeses, produce, meats, breads, coffee, plants, and more!

Music:

10 am to 1 pm: Chuck Wayne

Wine Tasting (back by popular demand): Finnriver Farm & Cidery

  Saturday’s featured winery is Finnriver Farm & Cidery.  Tiffiny Suitts will be at the tasting booth offering samples and sales of their famous fruit brandy wines and sparkling hard ciders.

  Stop by and try Finnriver’s Pear, Blueberry, and Black Currant fruit wines, a sumptuous, sweet treat, now on sale for Valentine’s Day at only $17.99 per bottle. Fortified with custom distilled apple brandy, these wines pair beautifully with chocolate and many other dessert delights, are delicious sipped as a cordial, or poured over ice cream. For an added Valentine treat, be sure and sample Finnriver’s sparkling hard ciders in black currant, pear and dry hopped. www.finnriverfarm.com

January 16, 2012

   Thank you Thank you Thank you! To all the customers who braved (or ignored) the lousy weather & supported our market on Saturday.

We really appreciate you!

   The next market is Saturday, February 11.  We look forward to seeing all our friends, neighbors, customers and vendors again then.

January 14, 2012

Join us for our first winter market of the year...
See you at the market!

Music:

10 am to 1 pm: Tom Brooks

Shop Proctor Farmers’ Winter Market and enjoy free wine tasting:

   Shop local from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. this Saturday, January 14!  Browse and buy the freshest produce, meats, fish, plants and flowers while enjoying free wine tastings.

   This Saturday’s featured winery is Stina’s Cellars of Lakewood, WA. Perry Preston, Stina’s Owner/Winemaker will be offering samples and sales of a 2008 Riesling, 2007 Merlot, and a 2007 Sangiovese.  Stop by our tasting booth and learn about Stina’s fine wines.  (www.stinascellars.com)

December 17, 2011

Join us for our last regular market season date!
See you at the market!

Music:

9 am to 11 am: Chuck Wayne
12 pm to 2 pm: Tom Brooks

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

Shop for the holidays at the Proctor Farmers’ Market where the freshest local produce, meats and fish are available along with free wine tastings.

This Saturday’s featured winery is Stina’s Cellars of Lakewood, WA. Perry Preston, Stina’s Owner/Winemaker will be offering samples and sales of his premium red and white wines. Stop by our tasting booth and learn about Stina’s wines, which are perfect to pair with a holiday meal, or to give as a special gift.

December 10, 2011

Join us for our last two regular market season dates!
See you at the market!

Music:

9 am to 11 am: Gray Skies Blue
12 pm to 2 pm: Southern Skies

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

This Saturday's featured winery is Stina's Cellars of Lakewood, Washington. Perry Preston, Stina's Owner/Winemaker, will be offering samples and sales of a 2008 Chardonnay, a 2009 Baco Noir, and a 2007 Syrah. Stop by our tasting booth and learn about Stina’s wines, which are perfect to pair with a holiday meal, or to give as a special gift.

Proctor Farmers' Market Gift Certificates

Speaking of gifts, Proctor Farmers' Market Gift Certificates make perfect holiday gifts! They are available in any amount. Shop locally this holiday season while supporting local agriculture.

Other great Proctor Market gifts include Organic cotton t-shirts (ranging in price from $15-$20) as well as reusable and insulated tote bags (available at 2 for $5). Both are available for sale at our market booth. If you are looking for art, check out the Proctor Farmers' Market posters, signed by artist Rachael Dotson ($10 each or a set of two designs for $18).

Watch: Proctor Farmers' Market on Citylink

Check out the market's own Scott Gruber of Calendula Farm and marketing liaison Louise Andersen on Tacoma's Citylink program using Windows Media Player. Forward to 46:33 of the November 17th show for their segment, where they talk about the Winter Market.

What's Coming Up At the Market?

We are open every Saturday through December 17th from 9 am to 2 pm.

Beginning in January, join us for our Winter Market held the second Saturday of the month between 10 am and 1 pm.

The dates for the Winter Market are:

January 14th
February 11th
March 10th

December 3, 2011

Shop from local producers

Music:

9-11: Andy Carlson
12-2: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

As we officially roll into the holiday season, we're starting the celebration with extended market dates every Saturday until December 17th, and with free tastings of premium wine and cider from Port Townsend’s Eaglemount Wine & Cider.

Piper Corbett of Eaglemount Wine and Cider
pours a cider sample at the
Proctor Framers Market in Tacoma.
(CRAIG SAILOR/Tacoma News Tribune Staff writer)

For further information, please read this week's article from the The News Tribune which details our pilot tasting program and upcoming tasting guests at the Market, read more here.

New: Proctor Farmers' Market Gift Certificates

Available in any amount, Proctor Farmers' Market Gift Certificates make perfect holiday gifts! Shop local this holiday season while supporting local agriculture.

Watch: Proctor Farmers' Market on Citylink

Check out the market's own Scott Gruber of Calendula Farm and marketing liaison Louise Andersen on Tacoma's Citylink program using Windows Media Player. Forward to 46:33 of the November 17th show for their segment, where they talk about the Winter Market.

What's Coming Up At the Market?

We are open every Saturday through December 17th from 9 am to 2 pm.

Beginning in January, join us for our Winter Market held the second Saturday of the month between 10 am and 1 pm.

The dates for the Winter Market are:

January 14th
February 11th
March 10th

November 26, 2011

Shop local farm produce

Music:

10 am to 1 pm: Chuck Wayne

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

As we officially roll into the holiday season, we're starting the celebration with extended market dates every Saturday until December 17th, and with free tastings of wine and cider from Port Townsend’s Eaglemount Wine & Cider.

Eaglemount Wine & Cider

Eaglemount will be offering samples and sales of two ciders and two wines. The two hard ciders, Ginger Cider and a Cyser are made from heirloom apples from Eaglemount’s homestead orchard. Ginger Cider is a craft cider from organically grown apples and fresh ginger, and is delicious paired with Asian food, salmon entrees, or by itself. Cyser is the traditional name for fresh cider and honey fermented together. Cyser pairs well with light meals, pizza, and gourmet cheeses.

Eaglemount will also offer two premium wines, the Eaglemount Red and Syrah. Eaglemount Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah grapes all grown in a single vineyard in eastern Washington's Wahluke Slope on the banks of the Columbia River. This wine pairs wells with roasted meats, gourmet cheeses, and seafood. The Syrah is made from 100% Syrah grapes also grown on the Wahluke Slope. Full bodied and rich this wine pairs well with pasta dishes, roasted meats, and hearty meals.

New: Proctor Farmers' Market Gift Certificates

Available in any amount, Proctor Farmers' Market Gift Certificates make perfect holiday gifts! Shop local this holiday season while supporting local agriculture.

What's Coming Up At the Market?

We are open every Saturday through December 17th from 9 am to 2 pm.

Beginning in January, join us for our Winter Market held the second Saturday of the month between 10 am and 1 pm.

The dates for the Winter Market are:

January 14th
February 11th
March 10th

November 19, 2011

Shop local farm produce for your Thanksgiving feast

9-11 AM Music: Chuck Wayne

12-2 PM Music: Andy Carlson

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:

Saturday’s tasting guest will again be Tacoma’s Harmon Brewing Company. Known locally for their 15 barrel microbrewery, as well as their restaurant, pub, and taproom locations, they will be offering samples and sales of their signature brews, as well as food pairing ideas to help you plan your seasonal get-togethers.

Thanks to everyone who came out last week and made our Farm to Table Soups fundraiser so successful!

Smiles and gratitude to event organizer Julie Kerrigan, Janet Bissell of Metro Parks, Andy Mordhorst, Matt Deering, fabulous chefs William Mueller (Babblin' Babs Bistro), Gwen Hayes (Capers Café), Alina's Soups, and the many Proctor District businesses who donated to the spectacular raffle boxes. We are already looking forward to hosting this event again next year!

November 12, 2011

Join us Saturday, November 12th from 10:30am - 2:30pm for our Second Annual Farm to Table Soups Fundraiser.

On the menu and crafted from seasonal, WA grown produce and local meat purchased at the Proctor Farmers' Market. Delicious Soups for $3 a bowl:

• Winter Root Vegetable Chowder- Babblin' Babs Bistro
• Butternut Squash, Parsnip, and Thyme- Alina's Soups
• Sausage, White Bean, and Kale- Caper's Café

Mayor Marilyn Strickland will visit at noon.

Market-goers can "donate for a chance to win," further supporting this fundraising effort. Goodies that have been generously contributed by Proctor Businesses will be packaged in a handmade crate built by the Father of Tacoma's Community Gardens program, Andrew Mordhorst.

Chirp & Co.- Glass hummingbird feeder
Pacific Northwest Shop - Smoked salmon
Old House Mercantile Company - Fiesta plate
Proctor Art Gallery - WA Cherries painting
Wild Child Salon - Child's haircut
Tacoma Trains and Hobbies - Gift certificate
Pour at Four - Bottle of Sirah wine
Firefox Salon & Spa - Hair products
Culpepper Books - Cookbook
Jasminka - Gift certificate
Capers Café - Certificate for a home-baked pie

What Else Is Happening This Week?

AM Music:
Tom Brooks

PM Music:
Mike Coucoules

The Pilot Wine and Beer Tasting Program:
Saturday’s tasting guest is Tacoma’s Harmon Brewing Company. Known locally for their 15 barrel microbrewery, as well as their restaurant, pub, and taproom locations, they will be offering samples and sales of their Stryker Stout and Pt Defiance IPA, as well as food pairing ideas to help you plan your seasonal get-togethers.

New Vendor:
Please help us welcome our new coffee vendor, Valhalla coffee! This Saturday will be their second week at the market. They are selling bags of their Tacoma-roasted beans and offering pour-overs for donations to the Treehouse, A Place for Families.