FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Poulsbo Farmers Market Accepting Vendor Applications for 2007 Market Season

 

Poulsbo, WA. – February 21, 2007 – The Poulsbo Farmers Market announced today that vendor applications are being taken for the 2007 market season which will run from 9 am to 1 pm every Saturday from April 14 to October 13, 2007 in the Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental Center in Poulsbo.

 

In the seven-month 2006 season, the Poulsbo Farmers Market served over 9000 customers from the same location with products from 50 vendors, including Pheasant Fields Farm, Abundantly Green, Red Rooster Farm, Smoke Tree Farms, Country Woods Berry Farm, Birdsong Nursery, Martin Family Orchards, Daedel Farm, Colinwood Farm, Der’s Garden, Miki’s Garden, Morgan Creek Farm, Gary’s Gourmet Garlic, Kim’s Nursery and Garden, Scoops Almonds and Bratwursts, All About Beads, Bramble Patch, and Effervescent Designs.

 

The Poulsbo Farmers Market seeks Washington-based farmers, artisans and vendors of prepared foods, such as soups, baked goods, jams, and honey.  In a 2006 survey conducted by the market, consumers expressed an interest in more vendors in the produce, fish, meat, prepared foods, and cheese categories.

 

"The Poulsbo Farmers Market is our favorite market for vending,” said Shawna Lambert of Red Rooster Farm in Poulsbo.  “There is a great customer base and everyone is very supportive.  It's been wonderful for our business."

 

“The Poulsbo Farmers Market is thriving, offering farmers, artisans and prepared food vendors with consumers eager for their products,” said Jackie Aitchison, Market Manager of the Poulsbo Farmers Market.  “Vendors sales continue to grow each year along with our customer base.  We are eager to deliver on our promise to the community of more and varied vendors at the 2007 market.”

 

For more information about becoming a Poulsbo Farmers Market vendor visit http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org or call Jackie Aitchison, Market Manager at 360-779-6720.

 

About the Poulsbo Farmers Market

The Poulsbo Farmers Market is a seasonal market offering fresh, locally-grown produce, prepared foods and hand-crafted products direct to the Kitsap community.  Launched in 2004, the Poulsbo Market has grown to over 50 vendors today.  The market hosts a wide range of family and food-oriented programs, including live entertainment, demos by local chefs, taste tests, and youth activities.  The market is open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm from mid-April to mid-October each year, and is located in the Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental Center parking lot at the Corner of Iverson and 7th Avenue in Poulsbo.  For more information about the Poulsbo Farmers Market contact 360-779-6720, email info@poulsbofarmersmarket.org, or visit http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org.

 

 

 

Media Contact:

Annie Eissler (Poulsbo Farmers Market Board Member)
Mixtur Interactive, Inc.

866-268-3994 x2238 – Office

360-471-8254 – Mobile

annie@mixtur.com

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