We are very excited to announce the Port Gamble Farmer’s Market returning to Port Gamble every Sunday from 9 a.m. 3 p.m., May through September. The market will be located on Puget Way, next to Quilted Strait.

A team member of Butcher & Baker Provisions, Amanda Berridge, had the idea to bring the Farmer’s Market back to Port Gamble.

“As someone who has always been passionate about fresh and delicious food, having worked over 10 years in the hospitality industry; and who has always dreamed about having a farm or building a community garden when I moved to Port Gamble from Los Angeles this summer, I knew that this just might be the place to start to realize some of those dreams,” Berridge said. “Well, I’m probably a few years away from my other personal farm and garden goals, but when I was looking for a market in the area for my small batch cocktail mixer business, I finally connected the ideas and thought, ‘What better solution for both myself and a town that I’ve fallen so quickly in love with than to start a farmer’s market here in Port Gamble?”

The Port Gamble Farmer’s Market aims to showcase local produce and artisan products and will occasionally have live music. Stay up to date with the market by visiting portgamblefarmersmar ket.com, find it on Facebook and Instagram, and we’ll see you Sunday, May 6 at the market.

One way to challenge yourself in May

If you like to push yourself physically and mentally with a love for trails and biking, get registered for the Stottlemeyer 17/30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race hosted by the NW Epic Series. The 2018 race is slated for May 12 at the Port Gamble Uplands (just outside of town). Registration and race details can be found at nwepicseries.com. Come out, get dirty and prove to yourself you can take the Stottlemeyer challenge.

Butcher & Baker two-year anniversary

On April 22, Butcher & Baker Provisions celebrated its two-year anniversary of opening in the historic Automotive Station in Port Gamble. From its handmade sweets, prime cut savories, locally made artisan goods and a diverse menu, it has brought a unique and delicious element to Port Gamble. Chef Adam Sawasy and Chef Patricia Horton have enjoyed providing farmhouse food to countless fans and like to keep things interesting with a rotating menu.

What’s the in-house favorite dish?

“The items that I love so much on our menu are the ones that our kitchen staff is developing for every next menu change,” said Chef Sawasy. “We get the opportunity to cook and create, twist and tweak everything for sometimes weeks so when it makes it to your plate it is exactly what we envision. It is such a fun time cooking for each other and bouncing ideas back and forth and watching each and every staff member add their two cents. It is that type of fun that makes our food what it is.”

Visit its website at butch erandbakerprovisions.com for hours and menus. From all of us in Port Gamble, congratulations on your second year in Port Gamble!

Town-wide sidewalk sale on Mother’s Day

The Port Gamble businesses are hosting a sidewalk sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mother’s Day, May 13. Fabulous bargains are to be had, so come to town for brunch and walk it off by checking out all the deep discounts at participating Port Gamble businesses.

Tango Zulu Imports turns 8

Tango Zulu is a family-owned business founded in the tiny Pacific Northwest town of Port Gamble, Washington. It specializes in fair trade African baskets, but carry a wide array of other artisan products as well, including many made locally in the Pacific Northwest. It also provides an extensive online store with many shipping options. Tango Zulu Imports is committed to ethical business practices, quality hand-made products and superior customer service. Since its founding in 2010, it has grown steadily and now has a small crew of dedicated employees and two retail locations.

On May 12 and 13, Tango Zulu will celebrate World Fair Trade Day, Mother’s Day, and its eighth anniversary with specials including 20 percent off all Global Mamas clothing. Weather permitting, it will also have a spectacular sidewalk sale with deep discounts on African baskets, fair trade clothing, and more. Come on by! Tango Zulu got its start in Port Gamble in 2010, and now has a second location in Winslow Green on Bainbridge Island. See tangozuluimports.com for more information.

Congratulations from all of us in Port Gamble on eight amazing years, and here’s to many more.

Historic Museum opens May 4

The Port Gamble Historic Museum has been closed for the winter, but is ready to reopen for the summer Friday, May 4. The museum is located underneath the Port Gamble General Store and will be open noon to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday, May through September. See admission prices, hours and ways to book the museum for your next private event at portgamble.com/museum.

Event calendar

Port Gamble is set for an exciting year of events such as Port Gamble Ghost Conference, Summer Faire, Maritime Music Festival and Country Christmas.

You can stay up to date with activities and happenings at Port Gamble by subscribing to the monthly Port Gamble E-Newsletter at portgamble.com. For more information about the E-newsletter, please contact the events office at 360-297-8074 or via email at portgamble@orminc.com.

Stay up to date by viewing our Calendar of Events for 2018 at portgamble.com.