Thursday, September 26th, 2024
3:30PM - 6:30PM
Evergreen Rotary Park, 1400 Park Ave, Bremerton WA
Vendors This Week, September 26th:
Farmers
Foggy Hog Farm
Fuentes Fresh Farm
North Mason Mushroom Farm
Taylor's Honey Farm
Artists/Crafters
Abundant Creativity
Cathy's Crafts
Prepared & Processed Food
Wineries/Breweries:
Community/Sponsor Booths:
Vendor Map for September 26th
You can download the market map here.
Meet Davis Farm Flowers
If there ever was a business that embodies the phrase “family farm,” Davis Farm Flowers is it. In business for four decades now, the farm is just down the road in Belfair, which means their fruit, vegetables and flowers are always locally grown, fresh and seasonal.
When asked about the longevity and family ties at the farm, Palmer Neil says, “The farm is a very special place to us because it has been home to our family since 1953. Tom and Irene Davis raised 10 kids on the farm and much of what was grown was to feed the family, but any extra was sold to customers. They put the farm into a conservation easement so it can never be developed.”
Along with his cousins Samantha Neil and Siddallee VanBuskirk, Palmer operates the farm with help from parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. “Our favorite place to pick flowers is in Irene's flower beds because it feels like she is there with us. We operate as a family farm and there are lots of relatives young and old that pitch in to grow, harvest, and bring our produce and flowers to market each week. The kids all learn how to work, provide customer service and are able to put some money away for college.”
As often happens with small businesses, what started as a necessity has evolved into a longstanding labor of love. “Our parents started the business 40 years ago to save money for college and then passed it down to us so we could do the same thing. We all grew up on the farm and have always worked. We didn't have a choice when we were younger but it's been a great way to earn money and we enjoy doing it.”
When asked about what he’s learned from operating Davis Farm Flowers, Palmer has wise words for us all. “It's OK to try something different and see how it goes. There are always ups downs and you can't get too discouraged.”
If you believe in the importance of supporting local family farms, come to the Bremerton Community Farmers Market and pick up a beautiful bouquet or fresh produce at the Davis Farm Flowers booth. Palmer and his family look forward to meeting you there. “We love our customers! Farmers markets are a great way to meet awesome people, and we have some customers that feel like family. One of our favorite things is getting referrals from happy customers!”
For more information about Davis Farm Flowers, visit their Facebook page.
Chef at the Market
Join Chef Robert Nash this Thursday, September 26th, while he demonstrates how to make a Fall Vegetable Strata. The demo will start at 5pm and end with delicious samples.
This will be the final Chef at the Market activity for the 2024 Farmers Market Season. Hope to see you there!
Yoga at the Market
Thursday, September 26th, at 5:30pm, we will have the last Yoga at the Market. This class has been sponsored by Thrive Yoga Manette and is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Did you know you can use your child's Sun Bucks card at the Bremerton Community Farmers Market? Visit the Market Info Booth for more information.
Round Up All Those Market Tokens
Remember to bring your market tokens when visiting our vendors. The $5 tokens are as good as cash, and all vendors accept them. The $1 tokens are exclusively for SNAP recipients and can be used for purchases typically made with an EBT card. If you have any SNAP Market Match coupons, don't leave them behind. We will honor expired ones and can be used with our produce farmers and produce reseller vendors.
Do you have an idea you think will transform the Bremerton Community Farmers Market? Have you taken an awesome photo at the market you'd like to share? Or has your child has drawn a picture of their favorite vegetable from a farm vendor? If so...please let us know in the Suggestion Box located at the Market Info Booth. We would love to highlight pictures, poems, thank you notes to our wonderful volunteers, vendors, or staff, or an actual suggestion! Please include your name and phone number if you'd like to be entered into this month's drawing for $10 in BCFM market tokens. Of course, you are welcome to stay anonymous if you'd wish. Let's use this resource and start a dialogue about our WONDERFUL farmers market. We value your input...whatever it is!
Parking at the Market
Finding a place to park at the market can be difficult at best! We kindly ask you to be considerate neighbors by parking only in designated areas. Kitsap Community Resources has graciously made their parking lot available after 4:30 PM, located just two blocks away. Note that the boating area has only four designated parking spots for market parking. Vehicles parked outside these four spots in the boating area may be ticketed by Parking Enforcement. Please do not park in front of C.J.'s Evergreen General Store. That is 30-minute parking for customers of that business only. We appreciate your cooperation!
Kitsap Harvest at the Market
The mission at Kitsap Harvest is to minimize produce waste and provide fresh, nutritious, and locally sourced fruits and vegetables directly to low-income housing, senior centers, recovery facilities, shelters, and soup kitchens within Kitsap County. The Grow-A-Row program bolsters this mission by inviting gardeners of all levels, from experts to enthusiasts, to cultivate and contribute surplus produce. Weekly donation stations are established throughout the county for collections, including at the Bremerton Community Farmers Market. In 2022, the BCFM alone amassed over 900 pounds of produce, generously donated by individual gardeners, farm vendors, and patrons who bought extra to give.
Engage in the fight against food insecurity and food waste by supporting the growth of Kitsap County's capacity for sustainable, community driven care. For additional details, visit Programs – Kitsap Harvest or inquire at the market's information booth.
REDUCE FOOD WASTE. DONATE FRESH PRODUCE.
Do You Love the Market? Let Everyone Know!
Businesses, including farmers markets, rely on reviews from the community to get feedback from customers. It also helps businesses get found easier online, builds trust with consumers, and facilitates word-of-mouth advertising. But more importantly, reviews help businesses know what they are doing well and what needs improvement. The Bremerton Community Farmers Market invites you to leave a review on any of the following platforms:
Become a VOLUNTEER!
Contribute to making the Market even more incredible! Share your talents—both intellectual and physical —and enjoy a fulfilling experience. To apply, please visit our website: Help Us Grow | Bremerton Community Farmers Market | Bremerton
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