Arts, meet SAM: New Snoqualmie Arts Market opens this weekend

The new Snoqualmie Arts Market, or SAM, debuts this weekend. The event brings artist, foodie, rural lifestyle goods on five weekends this summer, starting with a preview on Friday, July 26, during the monthly Finally Friday Art Walk.The market continues from noon to 4 p.m. on four Saturdays, July 27 and August 3, 17, and 24, at the covered area at Railroad Park, 7971 Railroad Ave. S.E.

The new Snoqualmie Arts Market, or SAM, debuts this weekend.

The event brings artist, foodie, rural lifestyle goods on five weekends this summer, starting with a preview on Friday, July 26, during the monthly Finally Friday Art Walk.The market continues from noon to 4 p.m. on four Saturdays, July 27 and August 3, 17, and 24, at the covered area at Railroad Park, 7971 Railroad Ave. S.E.

“Our generous communities, active arts scene, and dynamic farming culture are all represented in the market,” says organizer Kim Ewing, through a collection of local food and crafts vendors, arts presentations, and food demos.

Also featured are educational and outreach booths highlighting health, lifestyle and educational projects; local businesses and the non-profit community.