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Poulsbo Farmers Market Unveils 2007 Season Poster Featuring Poulsbo Mayor Kathryn Quade’s Artwork

 

Poulsbo, WA. – April 5, 2007 – The Poulsbo Farmers Market today announced that its 2007 season poster features artwork by accomplished artist and Mayor of Poulsbo Kathryn Quade.  Mayor Quade’s artwork for the poster features an abstract sunflower in warm, pastel hues that reflect the beauty of the region, the passion of the market’s vendors and the commitment of the market to bringing the best of “fresh” and “local” to the community. 

“I so much enjoyed working on this poster,” said Kathryn Quade, Mayor of Poulsbo.  “Our Poulsbo Farmers Market significantly adds to the quality of life in our wonderful community.  Being able to enjoy the benefits of fresh local products, knowing where it’s coming from, and the camaraderie of Market day make for a special outing on Saturday mornings.  I gleefully await opening day April 14.”

The posters will be distributed to local businesses and organizations, and available for sale to the public at the Poulsbo Farmers Market, which operates from 9 am to 1 pm every Saturday from April 14 to October 13, 2007 at 7th and Iverson in the Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental Center.

 

“Our 2007 season poster featuring Mayor Quade’s beautiful artwork is a tribute to the Poulsbo Farmers Market’s values – local, fresh, community, and kinship,” said Jackie Aitchison, Market Manager of the Poulsbo Farmers Market.  “Mayor Quade and the City continue to be tremendous supporters of the market and the many vendors, sponsors, volunteers and patrons that make this one of the best market’s in the West Sound.”

 

For more information about the Poulsbo Farmers Market’s vendors and events, or to find out if your business qualifies for a free poster, 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

annie@mixtur.com

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