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The first Moscow Farmers Market drew a crowd earlier this month. The market runs Saturdays May through October in downtown Moscow.
Area farmers markets are getting underway, offering items like fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, baked goods, arts and crafts, and plants and flowers from local farmers and artisans. Many markets also feature concessions and live music. Among those open — or opening soon — are:
Orofino Farmers Market
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4:30-6:30 p.m. starting Thursday (May 15) through Sept. 11.
Orofino City Park, 155 Wisconsin St.
Lewiston-based singer-songwriter Mark Holt is set to perform Thursday at the first market, and future markets will feature either a scheduled performer or open jam session.
Hours are extended during four themed Market Parties on June 12, July 3, Aug. 7 and Sept. 11, when festivities move to the streets of downtown Orofino where a full band will perform until 7:30 p.m.
Colfax Farmers Market
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4-7 p.m. first and third Thursdays May through September.
Downtown Colfax at 101 N. Main St. and Spring Street between Main and Mill streets.
More than a dozen vendors are slated for this Thursday's market, including foods, jewelry, handicrafts and a performance at 4:30 p.m. by the Colfax High School choir.
Lawyer Creek Farmers Market
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10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays starting this weekend through September.
1428 Ridgewood Drive, Kamiah.
This privately-owned market opens Saturday in Kamiah at a small farm where Lewis County Commissioner Mike Tornatore raises Scottish Highland cattle.
“It’s really a true little farmers market atmosphere,” Tornatore said.
Visitors can purchase something to eat then explore the grounds, where some of the cows have spring calves, Tornatore said.
He expects about a dozen vendors for the first market, with items like dehydrated food, breads, eggs, metal sculptures and wood artwork. He said he hopes to see more fresh fruits and vegetables as the season progresses.
Moscow Farmers Market
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8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays May through October.
Main Street and Friendship Square.
The granddaddy of them all when it comes to area farmers markets, Moscow’s market, founded in 1976, offers a substantial variety of weekly vendors and live music.
Tuesday Market
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4-7 p.m. every Tuesday June through October.
Latah County Fair and Event Center, 1021 Harold St., Moscow.
The eighth annual market offers produce vendors and a beer garden, live music, food cart and youth activities, with live music by James Berkley at the season opener on June 3. Information about becoming a vendor is available by emailing tuesdaymarket@uidaho.edu or calling (208) 883-2267.
Pullman Market Monday
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Pullman Monday Market, formerly the Pullman Farmers Market, uses an online portal for customers to connect with local and regional meat, produce and other food vendors. Orders placed on rekohub.com by noon Saturday will be available for pickup at Terracotta Pullman in Downtown Pullman from 4-6 p.m. the following Monday.
Lewiston Farmers Market
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8 a.m. to noon Saturdays June 7 to Sept. 27.
Old Shopko building parking lot, 2120 Thain Grade.
Lewiston’s market starts its second year in this location when it opens in June. Anyone interested in being a vendor can email lewistonfarmersmarket@hotmail.com.
Clarkston Farmers Market
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Mondays 4-7 p.m. June-September. Granite Lake Park, 845 Port Way.
Clarkston will have a hybrid online and in-person market this season, with the same online ordering app Pullman Monday Market uses, rekohub.com, and a new physical location.
The market accepts Washington Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP/EBT, Market Match and Washington Senior/Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, benefits.
Potlatch Idaho Farmers Market
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4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June through September.
Next to the WI&M Depot, 185 Sixth St.
More than 30 vendors have signed up so far, and applications are still being accepted, according to market organizers Rod and Michelle Johnson. The weekly market includes crafters, bakers, prepared food, live music and kids activities and accepts EBT cards.
Garfield’s Farmers Market and Craft Fair
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Garfield City Park, 604 W. Spokane St.
The current market is from noon to 6 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday through May at the Garfield Legion Hall, 211 E. Main St., in Garfield. Admission is free; the vendor fee is $5.
Starting in June, the market moves to the city park, with the same schedule. Vendors can participate at no charge during the markets at the park.
Latah Farmers Market
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4:30-7 :30 p.m. Saturdays June 7 through Oct. 4.
Troy City Park, 100 Idaho State Highway 8, Troy.
Market organizer Jamin Smitchger, of Viola, said the biggest change for Troy’s market this year is a move from morning to evening, allowing vendors like himself to participate in both Moscow’s market and this one.
Anyone who wants to come set up and sell is welcome to do so, Smitchger said, with no vendor fees charged. Between 10 and 30 vendors are expected throughout the season.
Grangeville Farmers Market
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9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays June 21-Oct 4.
Pioneer Park, along Park Street.
The market hosts local musicians throughout the season and offers a program to encourage healthy lifestyle and eating habits, the Grub Club, for children ages 5-12.
Vendors can participate in the market at no charge.
Pomeroy Summer Market
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4-7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays June through September.
Pomeroy City Park, 212 State Highway 128.
The June 18 market will be a Farmer Appreciation Day celebration with free food, live music and games.
