Blue skies arrived just in time for the opening of the Queen Anne Farmers Market, which kicks off its 5th season from 3 to 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, June 2 at W Crockett Street and Queen Anne Ave N. (Watch out for drizzle though – despite the fact that it’s June, rain is still in the forecast for today).
Rain or shine the market will be bustling with over 40 farmers and food vendors, adult and kids cooking demonstrations, and live music.
Check out what’s on the schedule for Opening Day:
3 p.m. – Live Music: Mariachi Monarcas of Seattle, sponsored by Umpqua Bank;
Welcome – George Counts, M.D., Market Founder & Secretary, QANRG;
John Hay Elementary Chorus;
Remarks by: Richard Conlin, Seattle City Council President, Senator Jeanne Kohl Welles, and Representative Reuven Carlyle
4 p.m. – Market musician: Vincent Mtz & the Great Blue Yonder
4 p.m. – Chef Demo: Seth Caswell, Emmer & Rye
5:30 p.m. – Kids Cooking Class
In addition to the market’s popular returning vendors, a number of ready-made food trucks will also be swinging by, including the ever popular Parfait artisan ice cream, Anita’s Crepes, Maximum/Minimus, and a few new ones including Seattle Salads (fresh salads and wraps) and Where Ya At Matt? (Creole soul food). Check out the full list of vendors this year here.
Looking to stock with fresh eats at the market today? Here’s what’s fresh at the market this week: asparagus, spinach, spring greens, peonies, red rhubarb, organic herbs, and more.
Season sponsors include Metropolitan Market; Umpqua
Bank; Rene Stern, Windermere Real Estate; and HomeStreet Bank.
Parfait’s new delivery service will be launching on February 15 in Queen Anne, Magnolia, Ballard, Wallingford, Greenlake, Belltown, Madrona and Capitol Hill, with plans to expand to other neighborhoods soon. Here are the details:
It’s a sweet, modern take on the classic milkman: fresh, organic and locally made ice cream delivered right to your door with just the click of your mouse. Customers can visit www.parfait-icecream.com to purchase pints, and the flavors of their choice will be delivered to their home on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Parfait is charging a $5 for its delivery service. All orders will be delivered in a reusable insulated tote that will keep the ice cream frozen for up to 4 hours, and can be returned to Parfait at the truck or on the next delivery for a $5 gift certificate. Pints are $9 each (order 3 at $8 each, or 4+ at $7 each). There is a 2-pint minimum order for delivery.
Customers can start ordering this week for the first day of home delivery on Tuesday, February 15. Details here.
The market also welcomed a number of newcomers, including the folks from Jello Mold Farm in the Skagit Valley, who were excited to take part in their first farmers market ever.
The Queen Anne Farmers Market will be held every Thursday, through October 7, 2010 from 3 to 7 p.m. on W Crockett St. at Queen Anne Ave N. Happy market season, Queen Anne!
Parfait has just rolled up outside Caffé Fiore. They’ve been parking here on top of the hill every Friday from 3-7 p.m. And I’ve just confirmed they’re here to stay!
Owner and chef Adria Shimada says she loves being part of the Queen Anne community, and plans to continue to grace the hill with delicious home-made organic ice cream.
Currently Parfait visits Queen Anne twice a week, on Thursdays at the Farmers Market, and on Fridays at Caffé Fiore. Adria says when the Farmers Market ends on October 1, she may change the schedule around a bit, but don’t worry, Queen Anne will still be on her stop list!
Check out where Parfait parks the rest of the week here.
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Blue skies arrived just in time for the opening of the Queen Anne Farmers Market, which kicks off its 5th season from 3 to 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, June 2 at W Crockett Street and Queen Anne Ave N. (Watch out for drizzle though – despite the fact that it’s June, rain is still in the forecast for today).
In addition to the market’s popular returning vendors, a number of ready-made food trucks will also be swinging by, including the ever popular Parfait artisan ice cream, Anita’s Crepes, Maximum/Minimus, and a few new ones including Seattle Salads (fresh salads and wraps) and Where Ya At Matt? (Creole soul food). Check out the full list of vendors this year here.
