Berry Festival is Part of Produce on Pike, a Monthly Extended Hours Farmers Market at Pike Place Market

SEATTLE, WA – Pike Place Market is excited to announce the continuation of the Produce on Pike monthly farmers market series with a special July Berry Festival on Wednesday, July 10th. From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Market will be bursting with fresh, locally grown berries, live entertainment, and fun activities for the whole family.

Event Highlights:

Live Entertainment
From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, enjoy lively tunes from our talented Market buskers, including performances by Sara Benson and Travelin’ Miles. Music will be playing throughout the evening at both ends of the event for shoppers to enjoy.

Pikesters Club Activities
Calling all young producers! Join the Pikesters Club corner for a variety of engaging activities. Kids can create their custom Pikesters Club button, pick up a Market goodie bag, and receive a special shopper’s card to collect punches at each event for a prize raffle. For the Berry Festival, kids can enjoy coloring or painting with all-natural watercolors made from farmers’ produce, with a special coloring sheet designed by Market artist Kate Endle.

The July Berry Festival is a celebration of the region’s finest berries, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to experience and enjoy a variety of seasonal fruits at their peak. The festival will feature:

Highlighted Berry Farmers

Cathy Garden
Berries Available: Blueberries and various vegetables
Selling at Pike Place Market since 2014, Cathy Garden, now owned by second-generation farmer Cathy Moul, manages a 10-acre flower and produce farm in Carnation, Washington.

Hayton Farms Berries
Berries Available: Certified organic raspberries, blackberries, tayberries, and loganberries
Established in 1876 on Fir Island in the Skagit Valley, Hayton Farms has evolved from a grain and dairy farm to a diverse crop farm, now focusing on extensive berry varietals along with potatoes, cauliflower, and cucumbers.

Sidhu Farms
Berries Available: Raspberries, loganberries, blackberries, and rhubarb
Since 1999, Sidhu Farms, a family-run organic berry farm in the Puyallup Valley, has been selling at Pike Place Market. Their 90-acre farm primarily grows certified organic blueberries but also produces a variety of other berries and vegetables. They also create unique jams and honey from their raspberry fields.

Full Vendor Lineup:

Produce on Pike Series
The Produce on Pike Series at Pike Place Market offers a fresh and engaging experience for all ages. Indulge in the freshest vegetables, berries, herbs, and specialty products from local farmers. Families can enjoy the Pikesters Club corner with special activities for kids, including custom buttons, Market goodies, and a shopper’s card for monthly prize raffles. Each month features a different seasonal theme, from the Berry Festival to the Harvest Hits, ensuring a unique experience every visit. Meet the passionate farmers behind the produce and learn about their journey from farm to market. Gather your friends and family to make these special markets a monthly tradition, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

Mark Your Calendars!
Wednesday, July 10: Berry Festival
Wednesday, August 14: Onion Festival
Wednesday, September 11: Savory Showcase
Wednesday, October 9: Harvest Hits

Visit Pike Place Market for the July Berry Festival and experience the best of local, farm-fresh berries. For more information about the event and future farmers market series dates, visit the event page.

Easy Parking Accessibility
The Public Market Parking Garages offer over 800 parking stalls. Enter at 1531 Western Avenue, 1901 Western Avenue, or 1530 Alaskan Way and enjoy direct elevator access to Pike Place Market. Ten electric charging stations and expanded payment options, including tap-to-pay, make it the best way to park for your Market Day! Learn more here.

  • Early Bird Flat Rate: Enter by 9 a.m. and exit any time before 9 p.m. for a $15 flat rate.
  • Evening Flat Rate: Enter after 5 p.m. and exit by 2 a.m. for an $8 flat rate.
  • Low Hourly Rate: $5 per hour up to the first 4 hours.

Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority PDA – Celebrating over 50 Years!
The nine-acre historic district is maintained and operated by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA), a nonprofit public corporation created by the City of Seattle in 1973. The PDA supports the Market’s remarkable community by increasing farm and food retailing opportunities, supporting small and marginal businesses, and providing services for low-income individuals. In addition, PDA helps protect the essence of the Market by preserving, rehabilitating and maintaining the buildings within the Market. PikePlaceMarket.org

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Madison Bristol
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
E: [email protected]
P: (206) 724-8142

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