Kent Farmers Market keeps on shining through Sept. 13

The Kent Farmers Market continues to offer fresh produce and other products from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 13 downtown along Second Avenue between West Smith Street and West Gowe Street.

Living Well Kent, in partnership with the city of Kent, took over operation of the market this summer from the Kent Lions Club. A new feature includes food trucks along Harrison Avenue facing into Town Square Plaza. Other additions are a seating area to enjoy food and drinks, an entertainment stage and a kids corner with various activities.

Living Well Kent is familiar with running a market. The group ran an East Hill farmers market starting in 2016. When it lost space two years at Morrill Meadows Park due to construction, the group moved downtown, adjacent to the bigger market. The nonprofit is funded by federal, state and local grants and a private foundation.

Much of the produce will come from Living Well Kent farms in Kent and Sumner. The group has 4 acres of King County farmland near Carpinito Brothers in Kent and 8 acres in Sumner that it took over from Lakewood-based Emergency Food Network. It also leases a greenhouse in Auburn from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In addition to fruit, vegetables and flowers, other vendors sell honey, donuts, baked goods, jewelry and other products. It also includes a diverse group of vendors, including businesses led by women, immigrants and BIPOC community members.

• For more information, go to kentfarmersmarket.com.

Flowers are a popular item at the Kent Farmers Market. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market

Plenty of fresh produce is available at the Kent Farmers Market. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market

Many products are available at the Kent Farmers Market in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market