We're back for our 40th Season! Calling all shoppers, all locally-made enthusiasts and all farm fresh foodies - your favorite Eastside market opens this Saturday! Let the farmer's market festivities begin!
We sure have missed you these past few months! Providing Eastsiders with fresh, locally grown produce and quality handmade arts and crafts is both a passion and a lifestyle for us, and we're beyond excited to share it with you!
Join us at 9:00 sharp for our Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Marchione - he'll be honoring us with his presence and kicking off the season. And he'll be backed up by a band-the Redmond High School Pep Band to be exact! They'll be playing some terrific tunes for your listening pleasure! This is something you won't want to miss-they put on quite the sterling performance. Read More>>
Jake Nannery will be performing on main stage from 12:00-2:00! The band lineup includes Jake Nannery on guitar and vocals, Ramon Salumbides on bass and Mike West on drums. The group, who have been playing together off and on since 2007, seamlessly fuse musical talent with joy of performance, and give the crowd every reason to keep moving.
Win a 40th Season Shopping Tote Bag!
In celebration of our 40th season, we've created extra special shopping bags featuring this logo. You can purchase one at the Information Booth, or enter a drawing to win one during the first two weeks of market!
Sign up to win a free shopping bag at the Information Booth! We'll be drawing 40 names each weekend for the first 2 Saturdays of market. Drawings will be held on May 3rd and May 10th. You will be notified via email if you have won. Good luck and thanks for celebrating with us!
Redmond Historical Society & King County Master Gardeners will be on site!
Highlight on Vendors
Pam Wilmot of Heart of Dreams Alpacas
Redmond Saturday Market vendor Pam Wilmot of Heart of Dreams Alpacas will be bringing her critters with her to Opening Day! Come visit the animals out on the lawn next to Pam's booth. There will be plenty of carrots for feeding! Pam joined the market in 2008. She brings a beautiful assortment of hand felted scarves, hats and capes-all from wool that she spins herself from her very own alpacas! It's truly a labor of love. Say hello - you'll be happy you did!
What's Happening Next Weekend?
Hey Kids! We'll be having a FREE Mother's Day Make-N-Take Craft from 12:30 to 2:00 out on the lawn next weekend! Paint a berry basket for Mom! She can use it as a desk organizer, or you can use the basket to hold a small gift for her! *Parent or guardian must be with child at all times*
Fresh Facts - Market History
This is our 40th year and we sure do have lots of history! Redmond Saturday Market dates back to 1976, when Master Gardener, Georgia Erskine, founded the market. Her dream was to start an open-air market in her neighborhood.
The first location was just North of the old Post Office, for $1.00 a year. It then moved 3 more times - finally ending up in its much loved current location of Leary Way NE.
A very special "Thank You" to our 2015 sponsors!
They make it possible for us to have big events and entertainment all season long! We thank them for their generous, continued support!
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