Live music, free cider tastings, crafts, art, vegetables, pastries and more lined the street and the Port Townsend Community Center as farmers and artists came from across the county to sell their wares to a crowd of shoppers at the market’s season closing Dec. 15. “This is a really important market for vendors to have a little push of income before the off-season,” said Amanda Milholland, director of the Jefferson County Farmers Market. “It’s also a nice market for the community because there is much more variety.” There were 36 vendors at the market. Eleven produce vendors set up shop on Tyler Street, selling bulk veggies to those preparing for holiday cooking. Meanwhile, live music played indoors while shoppers found holiday gifts from 25 vendors, including locally made cider, honey, lavender products, pottery, toys, homegoods and more. “The winter market is a good time for selling woolen things,” said Kim Thomson, who creates artwork from felt, as well as small toys, hats, gloves and gifts. As the market season comes to a close, those who rely on local produce will have to wait for the Chimacum and Port Townsend farmers markets to return in April. But for Milholland, the off-season is a time to prepare. “We’ll be looking at how to grow and support growth of the Wednesday market,” Milholland said. “Without this last couple of markets included in, we’ve been above sales for last year. We hope to continue this growth.”