As October winds to a close, so too the Chimacum Farmers Market season and the regular hours at Port Townsend Farmers Market.

The last Chimacum Farmers Market for this season will include a Halloween Market on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Winter hours start Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Port Townsend market, beginning at 10 instead of 9 a.m.

It has been a year of recovery for the Jefferson County Farmers Markets. Chimacum welcomed the largest number of vendors yet at the beginning of the season in June with a total of 29 vendors participating on opening day. New market farmers including, Kodama Farm and Lonely Pines Farm joined returning farm vendor Three Peas, Red Dog, Creaky Knees, Duckabush Mushrooms, Foggy Hog and Soft Step farms bringing a wide selection of locally grown produce and other fresh food.

Sweet Blossom Bakery, Jamie’s Green Cuisine, and Colibri — all new vendors — added to the diversity of food and art/crafts available at market ranging from sustainably packaged home and body care products to vegan and gluten-free meals.

In addition to vendor growth, the market experienced sales growth with a total of $128K in vendor sales (as of mid-October).

“We are excited to see our Chimacum Market grow this season. We moved the market into a new location at Chimacum Corner Farmstand this year to support the market growth and give shoppers and musicians a welcoming place to gather. One of our primary goals with JCFM is to incubate and support the growth of farm, food, and art businesses with vibrant marketplaces that connect our community directly to local makers and growers. It’s working!” wrote market director Amanda Milholland.

The last Chimacum Market of the season will conclude the 14th year of the market’s operation with pumpkin painting, and trick-or-treating with vendors.