The Tacoma Farmers Market has a long and rich history. It was founded in 1990 by community activists Marcia Moe and Norma Honeysett with a noble goal of downtown 
revitalization. Marcia and Norma sought to create a walkable downtown through the sharing of wholesome, locally grown foods.
It was successful on that first spring day and has flourished with community support ever since.
As the Market enters its third decade of service to the community it has become one of the oldest continually operating markets in the South Puget Sound and an iconic Tacoma event. In 2008 The Tacoma Farmers Market expanded its services to South Tacoma and 6th Avenue. Currently the market operates three neighborhood farmers markets: on Broadway downtown, in East Tacoma in the heart of the Stewart Heights Park, and on the waterfront at Dune Peninsula. You will also see an occasional TFM mini-market at Multicare’s main hospital campus.
Since its humble beginnings the Tacoma Farmers Markets has expanded its mission and services to the community. Currently the TFM acts as a small business incubator and supports numerous community wellness efforts such as offering healthy food options to lower income families and educating our youth and community about the benefits of sustainable agriculture and choosing more healthy eating options.
TFM is a champion for keeping local dollars in our community by advocating whenever possible that we purchasing from locally owned and operated businesses. We are committed to fostering a community centered environment that builds a foundation for thriving farms, healthy families, and vibrant communities.