For the Reporter

The Auburn International Farmers Market opens Sunday for another full season of farm-grown food, local crafts and lively entertainment.

The market is open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 25 at the Auburn Sound Transit Plaza, 23 A St. SW.

It features more than 40 vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items and other attractions. The season will include free performances, guest chef demonstrations with farm-fresh ingredients, children’s activities, and classes on health, nutrition and gardening.

The City of Auburn coordinates the market.

To volunteer, fill out the registration form at www.auburnwa.gov, or call the market at 253-266-2726.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE MARKET

• June 5: Opening day, 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis breakfast; 10 a.m. Kiwanis Cowboy Breakfast Band; 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers”

• June 12: Gardening With Ciscoe, 10:30 a.m. Chris Eric; noon, Ciscoe

• June 19: Fathers Day, 10 a.m., Rylei Franks; noon, Clifford Okamoto

• June 26: Color Your Summer, 11 a.m. Larry Murante; 1 p.m. Food $ense; all day, kids art project (until supplies last)

• July 3: Senior Appreciation Day, 11 a.m. Double Barrs

• July 10: Berry Day, 11:15 a.m. Jim Hanna; 1:30 p.m. Oddfellas

• July 17: National Ice Cream Day, 11 a.m. War on Weeds with Marianne Binetti; 1:30 p.m. Champagne Sunday

• July 24: Kids Day , 10:30 a.m. David Flett; 11:30 a.m. Xarkary The Magician; 1 p.m. Children’s Dance Theater; 2 p.m. Food $ense

• July 31: Dog Days of Summer, 10 a.m. Dog Days; 11 a.m. Larry Murante; 1 p.m. The Ginger UPs.

• Aug. 7: National Farmers Market Week

• Aug. 28: International Day

• Sept. 4: Back to School/Healthy Kids Day

• Sept. 11: First Responders Appreciation Day

• Sept. 18: Vendor Appreciation Day

• Sept. 25: Hal Meng – Canning demonstration