Events Calendar 2010

The Poulsbo Farmers Market hosts a wide range of fun and educational events each year, all of which are free and open to the public.

Spring Fling/Opening DayApril
Get reacquainted with your favorite vendors, meet our new vendors and discover what's new for this Market season. Don't miss this great opportunity to get the freshest produce in town and the best vegetable starts for your garden.
Saturday, April 10, 2010. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Market U - Local and Seasonal Inspirations and TechniquesApril
Growing Vegetables From Starts with Gayle Larson, Landscape Designer, Certified Professional Horticulturist, owner Dancing Raven Design.
Saturday, April 24, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Chef DemonstrationMay
Chef Chris Plourde, Hare & Hounds Public House, Poulsbo.
Saturday, May 1, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by MorMor Bistro & Bar, Marina Market, and Kitchen Karousel.
Health & Wellness FairMay
Get Healthy & Stay Healthy! Come and meet local healthcare providers and service providers to learn more about wholesome nutrition and healthy living.
Saturday, May 8, 2010. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Well Being Health Center
Gluten-Free FestivalMay
Gluten-Free Fest will bring together like-minded individuals who are interested in living a happy and healthy gluten-free lifestyle. Shauna James Ahern, aka Gluten-Free Girl, will be speaking at 10am and Noon and Market vendors will be highlighting gluten-free products.
Saturday, May 22, 2010. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Market U - Local and Seasonal Inspirations and TechniquesMay
Gluten-Free Girl, Shauna James Ahern, shares her knowledge and experience about practicing a gluten-free lifestyle.
Saturday, May 22, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Chef DemonstrationJune
Virginia Bobrow, the Market's very own Bakery Goddess.
Saturday, June 5, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by MorMor Bistro & Bar, Marina Market, and Kitchen Karousel.
Market U - Local and Seasonal Inspirations and TechniquesJune
Composting With Worms: Reduce Waste & Improve Your Soil.
Saturday, June 19, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Chef DemonstrationJuly
Saturday, July 3, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by MorMor Bistro & Bar, Marina Market, and Kitchen Karousel.
Market U - Local and Seasonal Inspirations and TechniquesJuly
Matthew Amster-Burton, author of the book Hungry Monkey.
Saturday, July 17, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Children's DayJuly
Face painting, Mad Science, t-shirt tie-dying, storytelling, craft projects and music.
Saturday, July 31, 2010. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Chef DemonstrationAugust
Chef Tomas Nevarez, Simmer-down In-home Chef Instruction.
Saturday, August 7, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by MorMor Bistro & Bar, Marina Market, and Kitchen Karousel.
Touch a TractorAugust
Bring the kids by to touch a tractor, get their face painted and meet the Market's very own Farmer Fjord!
Saturday, August 14, 2010. 10:30am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Guest Speaker: Chef Chris Plemmons - Culinary Instructor, Olmypic CollegeAugust
Chef Chris Plemmons of Olympic College joins us to talk about our school lunch programs and childhood obesity. Chris recently returned from a trip to the White House, where he was invited to participate in a national discussion related to food that is healthy, fresh, and real. Chris will speak on what is happening right here in Kitsap County related to the White House's Chefs Move to Schools Initiative.
Saturday, August 21, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Chef DemonstrationSeptember
Chef John Nesby, Owner of MorMor Bistro and Bar, Poulsbo.
Saturday, September 4, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Sponsored by MorMor Bistro & Bar, Marina Market, and Kitchen Karousel.
Tomato Taste-OffSeptember
Backyard and professional growers, enter your homegrown tomatoes in our annual Tomato Taste-Off. Taste and compare your favorites with our judges' selections. Winners announced at noon!Download form
Saturday, September 11, 2010. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Valley Nursery
Market U - Local and Seasonal Inspirations and TechniquesSeptember
Preserving the Harvest with Shannon Harkness, WSU/Kitsap County Master Preserver.
Saturday, September 18, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Chef DemonstrationOctober
Chef Marty Bracken, Agate Pass Cafe.
Saturday, October 2, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Harvest DinnerOctober
Join us for our annual fundraiser, benefiting your favorite local Farmers Market! Held at MorMor Bistro in downtown Poulsbo, Owner/Chef, John Nesby, will be preparing a delectable dinner featuring foods provided by our very own local farmers.
Sunday, October 10, 2010. Cocktails and Silent Auction begin at 5:30 pm; Dinner and Live Auction to follow.
Tickets on sale now at: Liberty Bay Books - Downtown Poulsbo 18881 Front St.; 360-779-5909. $75 per person; $70 if purchased by September 15. Seating is limited - secure your seat now!
Market U - Local and Seasonal Inspirations and TechniquesOctober
Fall Comfort Foods with the Market's very own Virginia Bobrow.
Saturday, October 16, 2010. 10:00am & 12:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market
Pumpkin PartyOctober
Pumpkins are provided by our local farms for kids to decorate and take home. All materials are provided.
Saturday, October 23, 2010. 9:00am – 1:00pm
Poulsbo Farmers Market