Kenmore Farmers Market

09/02/2026

Corn, or maize, is technically a grass. Native to the Americas with cultivation likely dating back to 5500 BC, this important food staple has been and continues to be used in many ways.

Very little corn grown is the sweet corn variety we eat as a vegetable. Most commercial production is of field corn (animal feed and ethanol), flour corn (cornmeal), or flint corn (multi-colored traditional maize).

Sweet corn is only available in the golden blush of full summer into early fall. The fresher it is, the sweeter and less starchy it tastes.

Fresh corn is a good source of Vitamin B6, thiamin, niacin, magnesium, iron and a number of other important minerals. Corn is also low in fat and high in dietary fiber and protein, and provides all of the amino acids that humans need except lysine.

Corn is amazingly versatile in the kitchen. The ears can be grilled, boiled, steamed or roasted; the kernels can be creamed, made into pancakes, turned into relish, added to salsa and even churned into ice cream.

Recipe Idea:
We know corn pairs classically in side dishes to a savory entree, and is sweet enough to stand on its own in baked goods and desserts. But how about breakfast? Try these Sweet Corn Pancakes from Smitten Kitchen to bring summer to the table first thing in the morning. What a delicious way to add a little heft and nutritious boost to your breakfast plate!

https://smittenkitchen.com/2010/08/sweet-corn-pancakes/

08/30/2026

We couldn't do it without you 🫶

At the close of our season, we want to give a big thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
Gotcha Covered - Bothell Kenmore
School of Rock Woodinville
EvergreenHealth

And special partnership with the City of Kenmore.

These groups continue to show their commitment to community, to small businesses, to our neighbors, friends, and family. Thank you for helping make the Kenmore Farmers Market possible! We had a fantastic season because of the hard work and investment of so many great people!

08/27/2026

Peppers come in a very wide range of shapes, colors, sizes and heat intensity. The mildest, sweetest varieties are the fruit of the bell pepper plant, which are found in a rainbow of colors, ranging from green to red to purple-black. Chile peppers can be teeny tiny to relatively large like the Cayenne pepper and also come in many colors, ranging from peach to bright red. Red, orange, and yellow bell varieties are simply ripened green bell peppers. In places with more mild summer weather (like Western WA), you may see “greener” peppers while still fully mature.

The Scoville scale is the measure of chile “hotness” - basically measuring the amount of capsaicin, a chemical compound found in the fruit that stimulates nerve endings, especially in the mucous membranes (read: your mouth).

Peppers are generally a warm-weather crop, with the season peaking in most parts of the U.S. in August and September.

Sweet and hot varieties are staple vegetables in many diverse cuisines, including Mexican, Indian, South East Asian and Italian. They can be used raw in salads and as toppings for various dishes (think: tacos). They equally lovely roasted, stewed, pureed, stuffed and grilled.

Recipe Idea:
Beef and peppers are a beloved combination in different cuisines all over the world. Try Savory Nothing's Unstuffed Pepper Skillet that simplifies a Mediterranean classic and comes together in only 30 minutes. Packed with hearty ground beef (we suggest from Treeline Farms !), tender rice, and crisp bell peppers, this cozy meal cooks entirely in one pan so you can breeze through prep and enjoy a lightning-fast cleanup. Give it an extra pep(per) by adding in a secondary variety with more heat!

https://www.savorynothings.com/unstuffed-pepper-skillet/

08/26/2026

This is it 🥹 our last market of 2026! Come join us until 7 - we have our local farmers here with fantastic end-of-summer produce, gorgeous dahlias, yummy food, cold treats, live music, and the weather is so gorgeous. Come say hi and bye one more time!

08/25/2026

Tomorrow! This is it - our last market of the summer. Come on down one more time and enjoy this fun community. We'll have a great array of fantastic local vendors featuring flowers, fruit, vegetables, handcrafted goods, food stuffs, coffee, and dinner options. We'll have kids activities, live music, the splash pad at The Hangar will be on. It's gonna be a good time! Come say hi and see you soon to your favorite small biz vendors one more time.

POP Club kids booth: Scavenger Hunt with Kiddie Academy
Nonprofit booths: King County Master Gardeners and Bastyr University
Live music: Russell Hendricks

Vendor roster for 8/26:
HP’s Smokehouse Bar-BQ
Brothers Farms
P’s & Q’s (and other things too)
Dream in Watercolor
Outlands Coffee Co.
Sisters & Stardust
Seattle Pops
PWN Pawcuteries
Enchilositos Spicy Gummies
Enchanted Teas
Lotus Flour
La Polina Crepes
Cute Dumplings
Treeline Farms
Swanky Scoop
Mel’s Busy Farm
Amador Farms
Flowers by MK
Creme Delice
Our Family Farm
Tortoise Greens
Atomic Hummus
Made in Mood
Dear Daphne Naturals
Sunrise Local Berries Farm
Bees in the Burbs
Camano Crunch Co.
Valhalla Mead
KDJ’s The Bakery
Qemem Hot Sauce
Sammamish Farms

Hope to see you one more time!

08/25/2026

08/23/2026

This is it, Kenmore! Join us for one more market as we close out our 2026 farmers market season. One more day of shopping local and supporting our local farmers and artisans. We truly love this community - we'd love to hang out with all of you. Come say hi and see ya later to your favorite vendors and enjoy one more blissful evening of farmers market fun.

08/21/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our market partner sponsor EvergreenHealth, who continues to show their commitment to community wellbeing by supporting initiatives like your local farmers market ❤

Thank you, EvergreenHealth!

08/20/2026

Carrots are an integral part of many cultures’ cooking, often as part of a flavor base for dishes. They are used liberally in South Asian, Middle Eastern, North African, Eastern and Western European and many other cuisines.

Raw carrots are crisp, sweet, and slightly earthy. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness. We’re most familiar with large, straight orange varieties but they come in many colors and sizes with subtle flavor differences.

Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A in the body aiding with vision, immune function, and reproduction. These vegetables also contain good amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin B6 and fiber.

Recipe Idea:
Carrots are an important base of many classic dishes, and lean sweet enough to contribute to desserts as well.

This Roasted Carrot Harissa topped with creme fraiche on a crostini would make a stunning hors d'oeuvre, or a light lunch when paired with a salad. The puree itself would also pair well with meat and eggs! It definitely shows off the carrot as the star.
https://food52.com/recipes/9826-roasted-carrot-harissa-and-creme-fraiche-crostini

What's your favorite way to eat carrot?