Leavenworth Community Farmers Market opens for summer season

LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth Community Farmers Market invited City of Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Troy Campbell to cut the ceremonial ribbon on the first market of the 2024 season. 

The ribbon-cutting ceremony signifies exciting changes for the Leavenworth Farmers Market, which has returned to Lions Club Park after three seasons at the School District Office on Evans Street. The market has also changed its time from Thursday evenings to Saturday mornings.

Aromas of fresh kettle corn, homemade bagels, and wood-fired pizzas wafted through the bustling market, which hosted nearly thirty community organizations, farmers, bakers, artisans, and restaurant vendors on Saturday morning. 

The market hosted many returning vendors, such as Infuse Organics, Big Dog Farms, and Olive Tree Leavenworth. Local restaurant Bear Bear made its first market appearance, serving up iced coffee and breakfast items. New vendors, such as Bavarian Bagel Co. and Caravan Pizza, made a big splash, offering fresh made bagels and wood-fired pizza.

The Leavenworth Community Farmers Market will take place every Saturday until Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is located at Lions Club Park, or 700 U.S. Highway 2, adjacent to City Hall and the Leavenworth Library. It is organized by Cascade Community Markets, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which also organizes the Cashmere Community Farmers Market on Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere.

Taylor Caldwell: 509-433-7276 or taylor@ward.media