Auburn embraces start of farmers market season

The Auburn International Farmers Market opened for its second season last Sunday at the Auburn Transit Center.

The Auburn International Farmers Market opened for its second season last Sunday at the Auburn Transit Center.

The Kiwanis Club of Auburn provided a fundraiser breakfast. An opening ceremony followed with the official ringing of the bell.

“It’s in full swing,” said Bill Peloza, Auburn Councilmember who served as the market’s master of ceremonies. “The market manager and volunteers are working very hard to make the second season better than last year.”

Each Sunday, the market will feature some 40 vendors selling seasonal produce, cut flowers and crafts along with a variety of cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, educational workshops and entertainment.

The market will pull farmers and vendors from the greater Auburn valley area, including Algona and Pacific. It will run on consecutive Sundays at the Auburn Transit Center Plaza, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Sept. 26.

“It will be similar to last year, but I think we’ll have a better start,” said Daryl Faber, director of Parks, Arts and Recreation for the City of Auburn.

For more information about the market, visit www.auburnfarmersmarket.org or call 253-266-2726.