July 3- Independence Day Celebration at the Park

We will celebrate Independence Day at the Park on July 3 during at the Orting Valley Farmers Market from 3-7 pm. Come and join us!

Farmers, Food, locally handcrafted items, Demonstrations, Music, and Activities will be offered throughout the day. Participation in the games and contests is FREE!

"Clash of the Pie Tins"- The second annual Apple Pie contest will be held from 5:30 til 6 (or when judging is done)- enter your pie to win a great prize and the title of "Orting Valley Farmers Market Apple Pie Champion 2015". Adult and Youth categories are available. First, Second, and Third place winners will receive prizes and every participant gets a certificate of participation, so everyone is a winner. Judges are local and work with set criteria. They take a part of the pie for tasting/judging- you get to take the remainder after the judging is done, so make it a picnic at the park!

Will our current champion return to defend the title?
Will a new champion emerge? Come to the contest and see (better yet, enter your pie !)

Traditional, wholesome games will be offered during the afternoon, including the water balloon toss, egg races, and bean bag toss (aka "corn hole" game).

Music with Phil Hanson is scheduled for Friday and our Blacksmith will be back for his once a month market demonstration. Be sure to catch both of these offerings. We also have Master Gardeners at the market most Fridays- so be sure to bring your plant and garden questions to the market.

Food! Really Good Food !! Right here at the market- BBQ Pork, Chicken, and Beef sandwiches, Street Tacos, Gourmet Dogs, Ice Cream, Southern Style salads and Deserts, Fudge, Cheese, Wine Tasting, Locally Roasted Coffee, Honey, Vegetables, Berries, and so much more. Stop on the way home from work and get a meal ready made- enjoy the night out at the park.

Coming up July 10- Community Services Day. DSHS will have their mobile office at the market where you can learn if you qualify for assistance with medical premiums, food and nutrition support, and more. Also we'll have representatives from the Orting Food Bank, Orting Senior Center, City of Orting, The Teen Haven, Washington Soldier's Home, and others to share information on services that are available to you. Be sure to stop by July 10 and visit them as well.