Farmers markets in the Puget Sound region - Greater Seattle on the Cheap

Washington State farmers markets provide a diversity of fresh produce, including fruits. vegetables, herbs, and flowers (edible and otherwise). You can also find other locally grown products, including meats, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, and a wide variety of value added-farm products such as preserves, ciders and wine, cheese and many other delicious foods.

Most seasonal Seattle farmers markets operate from June to September. A few open in May and stay open through the holidays in November and December. For farmers markets in other cities and communities around Puget Sound, or other parts of Washington State, visit the Washington State food & farm finder.

Most farmers markets accept cash, credit/debit cards, EBT cards, SNAP/Basic Food, SNAP Market Match, and Fresh Bucks. Individual market vendors may vary. Some markets also allow you to purchase market tokens from the market manager to use as cash to purchase market goods. Cash in small bills is always appreciated.

Farmers market shopping tips

Expect health & safety guidelines to remain in place for most of summer 2021.

Come prepared with a shopping list so you can shop quickly and leave.
Pre-paid orders and curbside or drive-thru pick-up is encouraged.
Wear a face mask or face covering.
Remain alert while shopping. Obey signs and other physical cues like tape and chalk lines.
Use the hand sanitizer and public hand washing stations as needed.
Use contactless payment methods if possible (i.e. Apple Pay, Venmo).
No touching produce – vendors to use PPE and select and bag product.
No sampling, no ready-to-eat food, no refilling reusable containers.
No music, entertainment, cooking demos, or public seating areas.
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Farmers market produce – Photo collage by Carole.Cancler

2023 Farmers Markets

In the lists below, click on each farmers market website link for more details about opening and closing dates, parking information, payment options, dog policy, special events, and other details.

(Listed by day of week, then alphabetically by city or location)

Year-round Puget Sound farmers markets

Daily Seattle Pike Place Market. Order online for curbside pickup or shop the open-air market on foot.
Thursday Burien farmers market in Town Square Park
Saturday Port Angeles Farmers Market
Most Saturdays San Juan Island farmers market at Friday Harbor (semi-weekly in winter)
Saturday Seattle University District farmers market
Most Saturdays Tacoma Proctor Farmers’ Market (semi-weekly in winter)
Sunday Seattle Ballard farmers market
Sunday Seattle Capitol Hill Broadway farmers market
Sunday West Seattle farmers market

2023 Downtown Seattle farmers markets

Downtown Seattle farmers markets presented by Pike Place Market.

South Lake Union Farmers Market: Thursdays, Dates TBA. Van Vorst Plaza (426 Terry Avenue N.)
First Hill Farmers Market: Fridays, Dates TBA. Lindeman Pavilion (Seneca in between 9th & Terry)

2023 Seattle neighborhood farmers markets

Most seasonal Seattle farmers markets operate from June to September. A few open in May and some stay open through the holidays in November and December.

Listed roughly from north to south

Opens 2023 TBA (usually Mother’s Day). Lake Forest Park Sunday market north of Seattle
Opens May 3. Columbia City Wednesday market in south Seattle. Open Jan-Apr & Nov-Dec: Columbia City 2nd Saturday Winter market in south Seattle
Opens May 12. Madrona Friday market in central Seattle
Opens May 24. Wallingford Wednesday market in the University District
Opens June 1. Queen Anne Thursday market (Spring Preview May 13, 2023)
Opens June 2. Phinney Friday market west of Green Lake
Opens June 3. Magnolia Saturday market in central Seattle
Opens June 4. Mercer Island Sunday market
Opens June 8. Lake City Thursday market in north Seattle
Opens 2023 TBA. South Delridge Farmers Market in West Seattle

2023 Fall Harvest & Holiday Markets

November 11, 2023 10a-2p. Columbia City Farmers Market – Second Saturdays — Neighborhood Farmers Markets (seattlefarmersmarkets.org)
November 18, 2023, 10a-2p. Magnolia Harvest Market — Neighborhood Farmers Markets (seattlefarmersmarkets.org)
December 9, 2023, 10a-2p. Columbia City Farmers Market – Second Saturdays — Neighborhood Farmers Markets (seattlefarmersmarkets.org)

2023 Greater Seattle farmers markets

Most seasonal Seattle farmers markets operate from June to September. A few open in May and some stay open through the holidays in November and December.

Listed by city

Opens June 4. Auburn Sunday market at Les Gove Park
Opens May 18. Bellevue Thursday market at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, (1/2 mile north of downtown)
Opens June 6. Bellevue Crossroads Tuesday market at Crossroads Shopping Center east parking lot
Opens 2023 TBA. Des Moines Saturday market on the waterfront
Opens June 1. Gig Harbor Thursday market on the waterfront at Skansie Brothers Park
Opens May 13. Federal Way Saturday market at Commons Mall
Opens May 6. Issaquah Saturday market at Pickering Barn
Opens June 2. Juanita Friday Market at Juanita Beach Park
Opens June 17. Kent Saturday market next to the library
Opens June 7. Kirkland Wednesday market near Marina Park
Opens 2023 TBA. Lakewood Friday market around the fountain at City Hall
Opens June 8. North Bend Thursday market at Si View Park.
Opens May 13. Redmond Saturday market at 9900 Willows Road
Opens June 6. Renton Tuesday market at the Plaza, S 3rd St and Logan Avenue S
Opens May 10. Sammamish Wednesday Market at The Red Barn Farm, across from the Gray Barn Nursery at the corner of Sahalee Way and Highway 202
Opens May 6. Woodinville Saturday market. Festival Street in the Schoolhouse District, 13205 NE 175th St, Woodinville, WA 98072.

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Find a farmers market in Washington State

Seattle and the Puget Sound region has a vibrant farmers market community. Please support local growers and keep farming traditions alive. Most Seattle farmers markets operate from June to September. The five year-round Seattle farmers markets include Ballard, Capitol Hill Broadway, University District, West Seattle, and historical Pike Place Market.

Harvest and Produce Guides

These tools help unite farmers, eaters, gardeners, and cooks support food culture in Washington State:

Farm Guide: find local farms, farmer’s markets, and CSAs near you in the Tilth Alliance Farm Guide.
Find a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): find a CSA and get local, seasonal food delivered directly from the farm. CSAs aren’t confined to fresh produce, you’ll find CSAs that include eggs, homemade bread, meat and poultry, cheese, fruit, and flowers.