Seattle's University District, Ballard farmers markets reopen this weekend with new rules

Some of Seattle's farmers' markets will reopen this weekend with new procedures in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect shoppers.

The University District Farmers Market will reopen on Saturday, April 18. The Ballard Farmers Market will reopen on Sunday, April 19, but primarily as a drive-thru. There will be options for people who want to walk up, but market leaders are encouraging people to pre-order online and then drive-thru to pick up your items.

Here are some of the changes to expect at each farmers market this weekend:

There will be no sampling, no selling ready-to-eat food, no refilling reusable containers

No music, entertainment, cooking demos, or public seating areas.

The public is banned from touching produce - vendors will select and bag the product for you

-more-

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/seattles-university-district-ballard-farmers-markets-reopen-this-weekend-with-new-rules/ar-BB12NY78