BELLINGHAM - Bellingham Farmers Market, for years an April through December tradition, will be open year-round starting this winter.

The Bellingham Farmers Winter Market will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month in January, February and March at Depot Market Square, at Railroad Avenue and East Maple Street.

Vendors are expected to offer winter crops, meats, cheeses and crafts. Market Director Caprice Teske estimated 35 to 60 vendors will participate.

The weekly Saturday market opens in April for its run until Christmas 2013.

Reach ZOE FRALEY at zoe.fraley@bellinghamherald.com or call 756-2803.