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What's happening at the Market this week?

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.