2020 Overall Conference Evaluation

Thursday, February 20
Pre-Conference Farmers Market Boot Camp for Market Managers & Board Members

11:00am-5:00pm. Back by popular demand, this one-day intensive sets up new and returning market leaders with the foundation they need to hit the ground running.
$60 or $45 for WSFMA member markets. Includes lunch.

Thursday, Feb 20: Welcome Reception

5:30pm-7:00pm. All conference participants are welcome. Please help us kick off the conference at this fun “Meet & Greet” mixer. Held at the Hotel Murano.

Friday, Feb 21: Full Conference

Exciting slate of farmers market-specific workshops with excellent speakers. Conference schedule includes opportunities to meet and connect with peers from across the Pacific Northwest. $260 or $200 for WSFMA member markets. Includes Light Breakfast (Fri and Sat), Lunch (Fri), and Dinner Party (Fri)

9:00am. Conference Kick Off
9:00am-5:30pm. Over 20 Trade Show Exhibitors to Meet
9:30am-12:15pm. Workshops
12:30pm-2:30pm. Lunch and the WSFMA Annual Meeting
2:45pm-5:15pm. More great workshops
6:00pm-9:00pm. Dinner Party and Auction

Saturday, Feb 22: Full Conference

8:00am-10:00am. Statewide SNAP EBT Incentive Match Training with Washington State Department of Health
9:00am-10:00am. Roundtable on Farmers Markets and Climate Change
10:15am-12:30pm. Workshops
12:30pm-1:00pm. Closing Send Off into the 2020 Season

Speakers & Workshops 

Conference Overview

Hotel Murano in Tacoma, WA

The Boot Camp, Conference workshops, and Dinner Party will be held at the Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma, WA. We had a designated block of rooms for $149 a night (double occupancy) if you made a reservation before January 29, 5pm. Free parking is included for guests at the Hotel Murano. Click link for more parking options around the Hotel Murano, downtown Tacoma.

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities to Support Farmers Markets

Sponsors play a vital role in helping farmers markets get the crucial training, updates, and networking with colleagues from across the Pacific Northwest. 2020 Conference Sponsorship Info Available Here. Likewise, Exhibitors greatly enhance the learning and personal connections for everyone. Secure your space today to reach out and support our farmers markets 2020 WSFMA Exhibitor Information Available Here.