In 2026 the PRFM turned 20 years old. For the first market of our 20th anniversary year we concentrated on "new growth" - inviting and accepting a much higher percentage of new vendors than normal. It was an experiment with mixed results. We met some amazing new vendors who became regulars, but also remembered how challenging our systems and environment can be for a market newbie, not to mention 75 of them. Regardless, the market was a hoot. The Guardian UK newspaper even sent a writer and photographer to write a story on us, celebrating our lasting impact on Seattle culture, so we got to show off a little for an international audience.
