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10 Holiday Gift Ideas at the Ballard Farmers Market

The holidays are here and gift giving season is in full swing. Everyone knows you can find everything you need to make an incredible holiday meal at the Farmers Market, but did you know its also a great place to find really cool gifts for the holidays?

Finding that unique and local gift for people can be a little stressful so we wanted to help you out with 10 different great gift ideas at the Ballard Farmers Market.

1

Kirsop Farms

You know about their incredible vegetables and meat, but did you know about their Icelandic wool yarn and sheepskins? This yarn is the perfect local gift for those knitters and crafters in your life!


2

Sage on the Mountain

Sage on the Mountain is a must stop for soaps, scrubs, beard oil, lotions, and so much more. Their curated gift boxes make them an excellent stop for locally sourced soaps and body product gifts.


3

Brendan Fuller Ceramics

Everyone loves handmade vases and mugs and Brendan Fuller has some of the most unique ones on the block. With Brendan you can easily find that one-of-a-kind gift.


4

Bonnie B’s Peppers

Who doesn’t love a jar of sweet pickled peppers? Bonnie B’s Box of Love is the perfect curated gift for those pickled pepper lovers in your life. While you are at it, don’t forget to grab a jar of their bloody mary mix for yourself!


5

Vashon Garlic

Check out these gorgeous garlic gift bags from Vashon Garlic. Who wouldn’t love to find a little garlic in their stocking!


6

Firefly Kitchens

Firefly’s cult favorite Cranberry Kraut is here! Bursting with the bright, tangy flavors of organic fresh cranberries, (WA grown) honeycrisp apples, oranges and ginger, this sauerkraut is perfect for those kraut lovers in our lives!


7

Ayako & Family

Can you ever have enough jam in your life? For those jam connoisseurs in your life pick up a bottle or two of the many different types of locally sourced plum jams from Ayako & Family and get yourself a bottle while you are at it!


8

DoReMiFaSoap

Run by a brother/sister duo of music teachers, who can always find a unique item from DoReMiFaSoap. Check out their gift packs or pick up one of their gift cards for that fresh smelling holiday gift.


9

Jonboy Caramels

Everybody knows someone with a sweet tooth and Jonboy Caramels has you covered. With a wide variety of unique caramel flavors you can find something that meets everyone’s tastebuds.


10

Ric Woodworking

Located on Vashon Island, Ric Woodworking has gorgeous locally sourced carved wooden bowls, plates, and all sorts of items that would make you a gift giving rockstar!


Bonus Gift Idea

Do you know someone who wants to shop local and loves farmers markets? Well, as luck would have it we have the perfect gift for them. SFMA offers gift certificates that are good at the Ballard Farmers Market and both of our seasonal Markets, Wallingford and Madrona.