The Madison Park Farmer’s Market opened on a beautiful June 14.
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The Madison Park Farmer’s Market opened on a beautiful June 14, with Joy Hollingsworth leading the official ribbon cutting, a wonderful crowd of neighbors mingling and checking out the vendors and a peek at what the Market will bring to the Community throughout the summer. 15 vendors lined the street with flats and flats of strawberries and raspberries, cookies, honey, produce, eggs, grilled salmon sandwiches and much more.
The Seattle Farmer’s Market is adding more vendors- up to 8 more as the summer progresses- with an emphasis on Washington grown produce. The incredible turnout at the opening meant that a few vendors ran out of product, so the Market asks for patience as it grows and settles in for the summer.
Be sure to drop by each Saturday through Sept. 27. Market hours run from 10-2 pm and is located on 42nd Ave E between E Blaine and E Madison. Please walk or bike as much as possible and shop at our local businesses on your outing. To learn more about the Market, go to www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/farmers-market.
GARDEN TOUR AN ABUNDANT SUCCESS
On a gloriously sunny June 7, close to 600 people strolled Madison Park to view the 14 gardens on the Friends of Madison Park’s Second Annual Garden Tour. Everyone had a different favorite, but the designs ranged from a spectacular waterfront garden with stunning views of Mt. Rainier, art, a pool, an indoor koi pond and filled with fresh vegetables and fruit trees to smaller backyard jewels filled with flowers, inviting seating, a meditation garden and several more cozy retreats. And all within walking distance on the flats of Madison Park.
CHILDREN’S PARADE AND PICNIC- July 12th
Children’s Parade and Picnic is around the corner. Saturday, July 12th from 11:45-2 pm. Come decorate bikes, trikes, scooters and yourselves at Starbucks corner. The parade begins at noon- on its route to the park, following our local fire engine and music. Arrive at the park for games galore- sack races, tug-of-war, watermelon eating contest, balloon toss plus music, face painting, balloon art, hot dogs, sno-cones, popcorn, Bamboo Thai and more! Don’t miss out!
MUSIC IN THE PARK BEGINS THURSDAY AUG. 7
We have an amazing line-up of bands for this summer’s Music in the Park series. Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy the series every Thursday in August from 6:30-8 in the park. The Music Factory will have student musicians providing warm-up bands starting at 6 pm. And it’s all free. Invite your friends and family too!
• August 7- Eden, featuring Savanna Woods
• August 14- Angela Soffe Band
• August 21- The Carlile Family Band
• August 28- Neon Rain
PARTY FOR THE PARK RETURNS SEPT. 13 AT BROADMOOR GOLF CLUB
Friends of Madison Park’s Annual Fundraiser- Party for the Park- is moving its venue this year. Broadmoor Golf Club is our new location- the date is Saturday September 13th beginning at 6pm. Join us for the evening of live and silent auctions, games, delicious food and drinks, dancing and the opportunity to support your community and all its wonderful projects and events.
Tickets will go on sale in July. Check out our website www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/party-for-the-park to buy your tickets and get more information.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
Friends of Madison Park will not be holding neighborhood meetings this summer. We do have 2 important meetings coming up in September.
Tuesday, Sept. 9: The follow-up Bathhouse Renovation and Beach Restoration Meeting with the architectural team of Signal Architects and Anchor QEA Landscape Architects will take place. 7 p.m. at the Bathhouse. The team has taken the feedback from our initial meeting in May and will present some possible options to be considered for the project.
Tuesday, Sept. 30: Meeting with Third District City Council Rep Joy Hollingsworth to take your questions regarding the One Seattle Plan and other issues for the community.