Farmers markets have always been a seasonal mainstay in Pierce County, but right now, as much as any time in recent memory, it's a breath of fresh air to get outside in a safe environment, focus on community-grown food and locally made products, pick up some flowers to decorate the home you've been spending an absurd amount of time in.
Below is a list of farmers markets that are operating now, or will be operating soon around Pierce County. Expect some changes from the usual (see the links below; many are one-way paths, have limited occupancy, don't allow on-site consumption of food, or require that you bring your own mask), but also expect to enjoy yourself and take something home that adds beauty or healthy sustenance to your home.
Proctor Farmers Market
N. 27th St & N. Proctor St., Tacoma
Saturdays; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
March 28 - December 19, 2020
Downtown Tacoma/Broadway
925 Broadway, Tacoma
Thursdays; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
May - August, 2020
Eastside Farmers Market
3500 McKinley Ave. E., Tacoma
Tuesdays; 3 - 7 p.m.
June - August, 2020
Point Ruston Farmers Market
The Grand Plaza at Point Ruston
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
June - September, 2020
Puyallup Farmers Market
South Hill Mall-SW Side, Puyallup
Saturdays; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Month of June, 2020
Lakewood Farmers Market
Fort Steilacoom Park
Fridays; 3 - 7 p.m.
June 19 - September 17, 2020
Steilacoom Farmers Market
Corner of Lafayette & Wilkes St., Steilacoom
Wednesdays; 3 - 7 p.m.
June 17 - August 26, 2020
Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market
Skansie Brothers Park
Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
June 4 - August 27
Orting Valley Farmers Market
North Park in Orting
Fridays; 3 - 7 p.m.
June 19 - August 28
