Special to the Reporter

Mercer Island Farmers Market (MIFM) will celebrate another successful season with its annual Garden Party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 29. Platinum market sponsor Aljoya will host the gathering, which will feature a buffet, a specialty cocktail and beverages, and live jazz music from the Kareem Kandi Band. The event will take place in Aljoya’s beautiful outdoor garden patio at 2430 76th Ave. SE.

MIFM supporters and Island residents are encouraged to attend (21-plus; no pets please). Tickets can be purchased via the Brown Paper Tickets link at https://mifmgardenparty.bpt.me or through the MIFM website at www.mifarmersmarket.org.

MIFM is located at the intersection of Southeast 32nd Street and 77th Avenue Southeast, at the north end of Mercerdale Park. The 2023 season features more than 50 local vendors, including farmers, artisans and food trucks, plus weekly live music and a children’s activity booth. The market welcomes an average of 3,000 visitors per market day.

“MIFM is very excited to once again partner with Aljoya for their annual celebratory event. Aljoya has been a featured MIFM sponsor since the first full market season in 2009,” reads a press release.

Upcoming MIFM events are Harvest Markets on Oct. 29 and Nov. 19.

MIFM sponsors are: Platinum — Aljoya; Premier — Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Riot Games; Presenting — Island Animal Hospital and PNC Bank; Partnering — Island Books, Kitchen and Market and Recology; and Grant — Mercer Island Community Fund.