Everyone loves oysters - they just might not know it yet. Ryan Perkins, founder of Perkins Family Farms, will lead guests through a delicious oyster tasting along with a bit of an Oyster 101 (how-not-to-get-jabbed while shucking, different preparations, and recommended pairings).

"Every oyster tells a story", says Ryan. Like counting tree rings, you can read an oyster shell and tell whether it grew up in deeper water, in a bag, on a beach, or of it was tumbled by the tides. The same way grapes take on the flavor of their landscape in a wine, Perkins's oysters pick up the flavor of the inlet. Ryans process of tide tumbling, beach hardening, and allowing the oysters time to grow delivers a unique product of mature oysters with a sweet, complex taste. Perkins signature Cliff Pointe Petite oysters are cultivated right here on Henderson Inlet - with meat tender and sweet, these bite sized morsels are great for shucking and slurping right out of the shell, but if raw isn't your style this is a great tasting for those exploring possibilities!

You can find Perkins Family Farms on-site at our Market - view our Vendor Map to locate them when you visit, and check out their website: https://perkinsfamilyfarms.com to discover more about these scrumptious local delights!

Repair is a radical act of care: no experience needed! Hosted by Mads Mending, TRNKA, and Hazel-Upcycled: Every Friday in September from 10am-3pm, bring a project, join a community project or learn a new skill with Olympia Farmers Market "Stitch It, Don't Ditch It Series"! Receive expert mending insight and access simple hand tools and scraps (feel free to bring more for the share pile).

Demonstration noon-to one: this third Friday in our series enjoy a Leather Repair workshop hosted by Cheyenne of Hazel Upcycled; those inherited pieces that have been sitting on the floor of your closet can and should be seen!

Get connected to your local environment and marine life with Puget Sound Estuarium’s activities, samples and guides! Family friendly education will get you up and close and personal to some of the most vibrant wildlife in our region!

Founded in 2007 by the South Sound Estuary Association, the Puget Sound Estuarium encourages community members to explore animals and plants in their local estuaries, where freshwater and saltwater meet. Their goal is to connect people of all ages to what is unique about this delicate, vibrant ecosystem, and provide educational opportunities to inspire individuals to take better care of our shared natural resources. Stop by whether your little one is a burgeoning scientist, or if you yourself are curious about our local ecosystem!

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Repair is a radical act of care: no experience needed! Hosted by Mads Mending, TRNKA, and Hazel-Upcycled: Every Friday in September from 10am-3pm, bring a project, join a community project or learn a new skill with Olympia Farmers Market "Stitch It, Don't Ditch It Series"! Receive expert mending insight and access simple hand tools and scraps (feel free to bring more for the share pile).

Demonstration noon-to one: this final Friday in our series enjoy a Denim Repair workshop hosted by Mads of Hazel Upcycled; that pair of jeans been your bust bud since the 90's (or are you just obsessed with a pair from the era?) Don't ditch your bestie; patch em up and keep the good times rolling!