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October Harvest & Happenings

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Buy Fresh by the Bay, October 2007


What's Fresh at the Market in October

Check out the October harvest and happenings in the final month of the Des Moines Farmers Market. Though this is our last e-newsletter of the season, enjoy the market through October 27th!

Apples Abound: How many varieties of Washington Apples have you tried lately? Gala, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, September Lady, Braeburn, Fuji, and more... sample the varieties and bring home your favorites.

Stock up on Winter Vegetables: Yellow zucchini,  eggplant, peppers, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, beans, and more are yours for the picking at the market this month.

Pumpkins! Carve 'em, bake 'em, or toast the seeds... The Hmong growers have even made beautiful bouquest out of them.  Check them out near the middle of this month!

Shopper's Guide: Discover the wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, prepared foods and more.

Crafter's Schedule: Four crafters visit the market each week on a rotating basis. Find out who's here this Saturday.

What's Happening in October?

First Annual Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007

Sign up by October 24th for this year's Chili Cook-off, open to the first 20 contestants/teams that apply.  Shoppers taste and vote for which team wins the People's Choice award from noon till 2 pm.

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Additional proceeds to go to the Des Moines Food Bank.

Live music continues every week at the market as Charlie Spring, Texakyle and Salt Water Saints wrap up the final month of the market with their great tunes.

Schedule of Events: Check out the musician's schedule and other market happenings for October.

Featured Community Groups in October

Meet the folks from your local Toastmasters, get your blood pressure checked by Medic One, donate to the Susan G Komen foundation, and help support your Des Moines Area Food Bank.

See our Schedule of Events for which day they'll be at the market.

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors

Many thanks again to Powell Homes for their support in creating a wonderful community eating area at the market.  It was complimented by shoppers throughout the season as a  relaxing place to sit down, enjoy some lunch, great music & friends.





And our many other market sponsors this year!

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market is a proud member of the Washington State Farmers Market Association.