Submitted by SJI Farmers Market

April 1 kicks off 33 consecutive weeks of the San Juan Island Farmers Market at Brickworks, at 150 Nichols Street. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday through October.

In 2016, the farmers market featured more than 15 local farms, eight community organizations, 12 food and beverage vendors, 20 artists and weekly musicians.

Elena Porten, the new farmers market manager, hopes to incorporate more educational outlets this year, including a kids booth, regular chef demos and programs that highlight agriculture, access to fresh food, local farming, gardening and nutrition.

Market employees are accepting vendor applications. Vendor space is available for the season or on a weekly, rotating basis. Applications are due by March 27 and at sjifarmersmarket.com/become-a-vendor. Contact sjifarmersmarket@gmail.com with questions.