Celebrate Local Love at Pike Place Market’s Local Appreciation Day

Kickoff to Local Love Month, All February Long
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

SEATTLE, WA – Pike Place Market invites you to kick off Local Love Month at the 3rd Annual Local Appreciation Day on Saturday, February 1, 2025! This special event is a heartfelt thank-you to the loyal supporters who keep the Market vibrant by shopping local, savoring the offerings of small businesses, and supporting artisans, farmers, and performers year-round.

From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Market’s nine acres will be alive with activities celebrating the community spirit that makes Pike Place Market the Soul of Seattle. Enjoy live busker performances, interactive artist demonstrations, pop-up murals, and Market Bingo—a fun-filled adventure for all ages. Mark your calendar to enjoy:

Special Shopping Offers
Shoppers who spend $50 or more during the event can claim exclusive thank-you gifts, including a Pike Place Market Local enamel pin and water bottle, designed exclusively for this event:

  • Local’s Only: Show your Washington State ID and receipts to proudly display your local pride with a special enamel pin (while supplies last).
  • All Shoppers: Show your receipts to receive an aluminum Pike Place Market water bottle (while supplies last). 

Discover Market Bingo – All Month Long!
Explore the Market with a Bingo card filled with fun challenges like “Visit a new shop,” “Snap a selfie with a Market mural,” and “Find a handmade treasure.” Participants can complete tasks to win exciting prizes throughout February, all while uncovering the hidden gems of the Market.

Interactive Pop-Up Murals and Live Art
Be the first to engage with stunning new murals by Market artists Allison Moore of Dark Duck Clay Shop, Brooke Westlund of Brooke Westlund Studio and Gallery and Kate Endle of Kate Endle Illustration. These vibrant works invite visitors to strike a pose and celebrate the creativity of our local talent.

Live Art Demonstrations
Market business, Art Stall Gallery—a women-run cooperative celebrating its 60th anniversary—will host live painting demonstrations in the Economy Atrium, offering a unique glimpse into their artistic process.

Live Busker Music
Immerse yourself in the lively sounds of Pike Place Market with performances by talented buskers across three stages.

Clock & Sign Farm Truck Stage:
11:00 – 12:00pm Party Cats
12:15 – 1:15pm Vince Bigos
1:30 – 2:30pm Travelin’ Miles
2:45 – 3:45pm Sara Benson
Pavilion Stage:
11:00 – 12:00pm Stephen Kauffman
12:15 – 1:15pm Chloe Payne
1:30 – 2:30pm Steve Church
2:45 – 3:45pm Alex Bray
Atrium Acoustic Stage:
11:00 – 12:00pm Jerrod Dietz
12:15 – 1:15pm Alex Eby
1:30 – 2:30pm Bob Goldstick
2:45 – 3:45pm Patrick Santerre

 

Plan Your Visit
Local Appreciation Day is the perfect time to rediscover the Market and connect with its vibrant community. Whether you’re a long-time Market regular or a first-time visitor, this event promises something for everyone.

For more information, visit PikePlaceMarket.org/Local.

 

Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority PDA
The nine-acre historic district is maintained and operated by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA), a not for profit public corporation created by the City of Seattle in 1973. The PDA supports the Market’s remarkable community by increasing farm and food retailing opportunities, supporting small and marginal businesses, and providing services for low-income individuals. In addition, PDA helps protect the essence of the Market by preserving, rehabilitating and maintaining the buildings within the Market. PikePlaceMarket.org

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