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After almost a year of surveying the community, meeting with the businesses, working with the Seattle Farmer’s Market Association (which runs, the Ballard, Madrona and Wallingford Farmer’s Markets), the city has approved a Farmer’s Market for Madison Park.
Here are a few things you should know:
• The first day of the Market will be Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 42nd Ave E between E Blaine and E Madison, just west of the tennis courts.
• The market will run every Saturday morning from 10-2 p.m. through Sept. 27.
• 20-25 vendors/local farmers will be selling seasonal produce and berries, fresh eggs, honey, pork, fish and beef, specialty salads and salmon sandwiches, popsicles and more!
• Please walk, bike to the market if possible. Support our local businesses by supplementing your market day outing with neighborhood food and products.
Garden Tour June 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friends of Madison Park’s second annual Garden Tour is right around the corner.
From a Stunning Waterfront Jewel of art, water features, and an orchid house, to a Meditative Retreat tucked within the color and textures of a hidden backyard, to the Contemporary Elegance of stone and powder-coated steel, to the Comfort and Celebration of perennials and veggies, The Madison Park Garden Tour has these gardens and more.
$20/ticket provides you with a map and wristband to view all the gardens at your leisure on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buy Tickets on the website www.friendsofmadisonpark.com or the day of at check-in booth located at the corner of 41st Ave E and E Madison (the Bank of America parking lot). Artisan Market also is happening at the B of A lot that day.
Summer Meetings for the Neighborhood
Tuesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. at the Bathhouse: Regular Neighborhood Meeting with updates on events, One Seattle Plan, and Farmer’s Market
July, date TBD: Our 2nd Bathhouse and Beach Renovation Interactive Meeting will happen in July (instead of the June 3 date originally planned). We will have updates from the Architectural Team with More Ideas and Possible Concepts to Consider. Boards from Original Meeting are on our website- www.friendsofmadisonpark.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Bathhouse: Please attend a meeting with City Council Rep. Joy Hollingsworth re the One Seattle Plan and Madison Park as a Neighborhood Center, public safety and other issues you may like to raise with our City Council representative.
Children’s Parade and Picnic, July 12 from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mark Your Calendar for this Annual Beloved Event. Meet at Starbuck’s at 11:45 to decorate your bikes, yourselves for the parade! Led by our local fire engine and firemen, join us for the parade to the park where there will be games galore- sack races, tug of war contests, water ballon toss, parachute games, watermelon eating contest and music from the Music Factory.
And if that isn’t enough, there will be face painting, drafts, a ballon artist, hot dogs, sno-cones, popcorn, Bamboo Thai delish, and cotton candy. Think sunshine and fun!
Thanks to all our sponsors- Red Wagon Toys, Woodside and Eckart Dentistry, Neil Kelly, Seattle Junior League, Bamboo Thai, McGilvra’s, Dass Dance Studio, the Music Factory, Girls Rock Math and Bert’s Red Apple.
Music in the Park 2025 Season is Set
Music in the Park is set for 2025 with all new bands!!! Every Thursday in August from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your blanket and picnic and enjoy FREE the line-up:
Aug. 7: Eden featuring Savanna Wood (yes, she was on the VOICE)
Aug. 14: Angela Soffe
Aug. 21: The Carlile Family (yes, that’s Brandi’s family)
Aug. 28: Neon Rain
Several evenings the Music Factory band students will provide a short set starting at 6, before the main concert.
Thanks to our all our sponsors - Parkshore Residential Association, Cactus Restaurant, Windermere Madison Park, Aegis Living, Coldwell Banker Bain, The Music Factory, and Wicklund Real Estate.