Holy Mackerel! After much planning and anticipation among everyone in the Market community, the MarketFront grand opening celebration on June 29 was a great success.

Officially introducing and welcoming the public to the MarketFront, the celebration included live music by local bands and Market buskers, an interactive passport activity providing opportunities for attendees to visit eight locations around the MarketFront, live craft demonstrations in the Pavilion, a ceremonial cutting of a giant biscuit cake made by Honest

Biscuits, a showcase of the new MarketFront producers indi chocolate, Little Fish and Old Stove Brewing Co., and more.

Local dignitaries, project partners and Market advocates, along with thousands from our community participated in the grand opening celebration.

With the arrival of summer in Seattle, the MarketFront is a long-awaited and welcome addition to Pike Place. Thank you to all of those who helped make this 40-year vision a reality for the Market community, Seattle and beyond.

The Market InsiderMonthly news for tenants of the Pike Place Market PDA July 2017

On the public market’s first day, August 17, 1907, crowds of shoppers seeking fresh produce and bargains descended upon the new marketplace. The first farmer sold out of produce within minutes.

August 17, 2017, marks the 110th anniversary of Pike Place Market's historic founding. Celebratory events surrounding the 110th include:

CASPAR BABYPANTS CONCERT & FUNDRAISER

Saturday, August 12, 6-7 p.m. | MarketFront Pavilion

Donations are encouraged to support Pike Market Childcare and Preschool.

JOHN STAMETS "PORTRAIT OF A MARKET" PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Thursday, August 17, 7-9 p.m.

Honoring the work and life of local photographer John Stamets, this walking tour features 20 panoramic Widelux photos from his 1987 book Portrait of a Market.

SUNSET SUPPER

Friday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. | MarketFront Pavilion

Celebrate the 110th as you sip and savor your way through many of the region's best restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries while meeting local chefs and winemakers.

Community Celebrates MarketFront Grand Opening New Hours for PDA Office and Cashier Window

Effective July 5, the following hours will be in effect for the Pike Place Market PDA office.

Office business hours will change to 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Cashier Window hours are 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

(The previous 8 a.m.-9 a.m. hours are eliminated.)

As always, the Cashier door and PDA office door payment drop slots will be available during off hours.

Early Bird Parking Returns

As of June 19, an Early Bird parking special of $15 returned to the Public Market Parking Garage. For Early Bird rates, you must enter by 9 a.m. and exit by 9 p.m.

Starting July 2, long term parking rates are reduced to $24 for 4-10 hours and $30 for 10-24 hours.

Pike Place Market Turns 110 this August

Photo by Art Kuniyuki

June 30-July 5American Institute of Floral Designers1,200 attendees

July 1-6Family Heritage Insurance Annual Meeting500 attendees

July 2-9CAWS1,000 attendees

July 8-14American Society of Mechanical Engineers700 attendees

July 12-15American Orthopedic Society1,000 attendees

August 4-9Jewelers Organization2,250 attendees

Downtown Conventions

PDA Meetings & EventsMeetings are in the top floor of the Economy Building.

July 10 MarketFront: 4 p.m.

July 11 Market Programs: 4 p.m.

July 18 Finance & Asset Management: 4 p.m.

July 19 Executive: 4:30 p.m.

July 27 PDA Council: 4 p.m.

Pike Place Market's summer At The Table cooking classes are held on select Wednesdays in the Atrium Kitchen. Popular local chefs demonstrate how to prepare seasonal summer fare highlighting Market-sourced produce and ingredients.

UP NEXT: Picnic with Style with Seattle Chef Joe

Wednesday, July 19, 6-8 p.m.

Need more info?Call the PDA office if you

have questions. 206.682.7453

pikeplacemarket.org

Constituency MeetingsMeetings are on the top floor of the Economy Building.

July 18 General Assembly: after PDA Finance mtg.

July 27 Executive Committee: after PDA Council mtg.Two positions are up for election this month. Voting will occur July 27 (after meeting) and July 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the public seating area at the end of flower row. Voting requirements are Constituency membership longer than 30 days and a valid ID.

Staff Comings & Goings

Welcome Aboard to Sidra Schkerke, Farm Program Coordinator, Karin Moughamer, Executive Administrator, and Kalyn Kinomoto, Communications & Marketing Associate.

Congratulations to Aliya Lewis, who is now our Communications and Marketing Coordinator.

Also, joining us for the summer are Amelia Wright in Daystall, and Monique Guevara and Siena Jeakle in the Market Foundation.

If you saw or chatted with small groups of elementary students in the Market on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings, from October until mid-June, chances are you saw the PDA Education Program in action.

This past school year, volunteers (who worked 700 hours total) and staff served 2,351 local students on 101 tours. Most students were second or third graders who studied community in social studies. Students first received information about the

Market via in-class presentations and curricular materials on the Market website and resource bag. Three weeks later, they visited the Market. Many classes extended their Market studies by doing food drives or classroom market fundraisers to benefit the Market’s social services.

PDA educators extend a grateful thanks to all in the Market community who took time to connect with visiting students, many of whom were in the Market for their first time. Learn more at pikeplacemarket.edublogs.org and pikeplacemarket.org/lesson-plans.

Thanks for Welcoming Students

Upcoming At The Table Cooking Classes

Farmers Market Schedule at a GlanceCity Hall Plaza Market

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 600 4th Ave

Denny Regrade MarketTuesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 7th & Lenora

Pike Place Evening MarketWednesdays, 3-7 p.m., Pike Place & Pine St.

South Lake Union MarketThursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. , 410 Terry Ave. N

First Hill MarketFridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 9th & University St.