Pike Place Market Blog

50th Anniversary of the Citizens’ Initiative

50th Anniversary of the Citizens’ Initiative to Keep the Market!

We all know Pike Place Market today as the Soul of Seattle, a place to shop local and Meet the Producer. It’s hard to imagine the Market not being here, but 50 years ago we almost lost it to a wrecking ball.

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Handmade & Homegrown: Environmentally Friendly Businesses

Happy Earth Day! In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to 4 producers who aim to be zero waste or upcycle. It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!

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Handmade & Homegrown: Christmas Shopping Part 3

In our Handmade & Homegrown video series, we’re taking you to our Crafts Market and introducing you to the artists behind one of the largest and most diverse Crafts Markets in the U.S.

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Handmade & Homegrown: Christmas Shopping Part 2

In our Handmade & Homegrown video series, we’re taking you to our Crafts Market and introducing you to the artists behind one of the largest and most diverse Crafts Markets in the U.S.

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Handmade & Homegrown: Christmas Shopping Part 1

In our Handmade & Homegrown video series, we’re taking you to our Crafts Market and introducing you to the artists behind one of the largest and most diverse Crafts Markets in the U.S.

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Handmade & Homegrown: 4 Gifts Your Mom Will Love

In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to 4 producers who make great gifts for your mom, wife, or yourself! It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!

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The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition

The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition and Fundraiser is a heart-warming night of caroling, music, and community. This year, Figgy Pudding is celebrating 35 years of fun.

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Celebrating Spring

Handmade & Homegrown: Celebrating Spring

In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to 4 producers who will make your spring that much more colorful! It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!

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Black Owned-Businesses

Handmade & Homegrown: 4 Black Owned-Businesses

In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to two farmers, a group of gallery owners in our DownUnder, and an artist in our Crafts Market. It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!

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Women Business Owners

Handmade & Homegrown: Meet 4 Women Business Owners

In today’s Handmade & Homegrown episode, we’re introducing you to 4 women business owners at Pike Place Market. It’s time to discover your next favorite vendor!

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Valentine Week

Handmade & Homegrown: Valentine Week

In our Handmade & Homegrown video series, we’re introducing you to the artists, crafters, farmers, and small business owners who sell handmade and homegrown products in the Market. Discover your next favorite vendor or find that perfect gift all from your home!

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Tasty Food for Dad

13 Ridiculously Tasty Food Gifts for Dad (YUM!)

Treat dad to where he wants it the most…his stomach! Give dad the taste of Pike Place Market with any of these tasty treats!

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Frank's Quality Produce Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Frank’s Quality Produce Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The highstall in the Corner Market building celebrated its 40th anniversary on March 12, 2019, but the Genzale Family has been at Pike Place Market much longer.

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Senior Center Wedding

Falling in love! Wedding at the Pike Market Senior Center

Just one day after Valentine’s Day, Bennie and Patricia were married in the very room where they met at the Pike Market Senior Center.

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Pike Place MarketFront

Get to Know the Pike Place MarketFront

You may know our iconic sign and the main arcade, but what about our MarketFront? The Pike Place MarketFront opened in June 2017 and it plays an integral role in restoring Seattle’s new waterfront and connecting downtown to the Sound.

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Pike Place Market Joins Internationally Renowned Public Markets in Magnificent Seven Alliance

Since 1907, Pike Place Market has been the soul of Seattle and the source of some of the best locally grown produce, fresh seafood, specialty food, handmade gifts and independently owned shops and boutiques.

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electric vehicles

Be Green, Drive EVs (Electric Vehicles)!

Did you know, Pike Place Market has reserved parking just for electric vehicles (EVs)! Easily identified by green paint outlining the space, are nine parking spaces reserved for EVs, located in the MarketFront Parking Garage located at 1901 Western Ave.

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50 Years of Love: A Match Made in (Market) Heaven

Almost 50 years ago, two teenagers working at their families’ businesses created what would become a classic Market love story.

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Pike Market Senior Center

Behind the Scenes: Pike Market Senior Center

For 40 years, the Pike Market Senior Center has served low-income and homeless seniors in the immediate downtown Seattle area.

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Holiday Buttons by Graig Anderson

Holiday Buttons by Graig Anderson

Sasquatch pulling a sleigh. Skiing snowman. Bubblefish playing the cello. These are a just few of the fantastical scenes depicted over the years on Graig Anderson’s Pike Place Market holiday buttons. See the 2021 holiday button!

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