Opening day for the Bellevue Farmers Market is nearly here! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 18th in the parking lot of Bellevue Presbyterian Church.

The Bellevue Farmers Market has been a staple on the Eastside for nearly 13 years, and Windermere Real Estate has proudly sponsored since it began in 2004. This farmers market was created as a way to support the farmers who work hard to provide us with food.

The market’s mission is to fully support the farmers and the hard work they do every year and each season. It also gives the growing, urban Bellevue a chance to break away from the fast-paced city life. The food is so fresh and wonderful, usually harvested or made that morning or the day before. You can’t always get food that fresh from the grocery stores!

Starting this year the Bellevue Farmers Market will be accepting Fresh Bucks. Fresh Bucks is a program that matches EBT/SNAP benefits (food stamps) dollar for dollar up to $10 every market day and can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. More information can be found on the market website here and on the Fresh Bucks website.

A returning favorite this year is the Power of Produce Club. Also known as POP Club, this fun and educational club will run at the market every week from June 8th-August 24th, and each week a new activity is offered for kids to playfully learn more about nutrition, agriculture, and healthy living. You can sign up and find out more about POP Club online.

Plan your trip to the Bellevue Farmers Market and make sure you’re following them on Facebook and Instagram!