August 2010

1-7 August: Washington State Farmers Market Week

August 4 – Bike and Walk to the Market

Entertainment: The Lost River String Band – Enjoy Americana sounds of our “folk, country, blues, and bluegrass”

Guest Chef: Lisa Dupar of Lisa Dupar Catering and Pomegranate Bistro returns to prepare simple seasonal creations

Non-Profit Groups: Kids Without Borders

August 11 – Senior Citizen Day at the Market

Entertainment: The Essie Blue Band – Bluegrass, country, folk and old-time fiddle tunes

Children’s Event: Bubble Blowing Contraption – Create bubble blowing loops out of metal coat hangers and have fun with a tub of bubble solution at the Market!

Special Event: Evergreen Healthcare brings Zucchini Races to the market again this season! Build and race your own zucchini race car!

Non-Profit Groups: Heifer International, Western Zone

August 18

Entertainment: Northwest Accordionaires – From polkas to classics

Non-Profit Groups: Eastside Domestic Violence Program

August 25 – Artisan/Craft Day at the Market

Entertainment: Jazz in the Corner – A selection of jazz standards

Children’s Event: Windmills – Construct a colorful windmill!

Non-Profit Groups: Eastside Fire and Rescue

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Interesting Fact!

A shift of 20% of our food dollars into locally directed spending would result in nearly a half billion dollars annual income in King County alone, and twice that in the Central Puget Sound region.
No Dogs Allowed!

We'd like to remind our customers that NO DOGS are allowed at the Sammamish Farmers Market. As always, guide dogs and dogs that provide services are welcome with their human handlers.