Portland has one of the most active farmers' market scenes in the country. And no wonder – the fertile soils of the Willamette Valley are hardly out of town and farmers bring fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and other goods from just minutes (not hours) away.
Portland Farmers Market
The Portland Farmers Market runs Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in season. Alongside area farmers and artisan food producers, this market features chef demos, live entertainment, and an information table where shoppers can buy market script with their credit cards – a luxury more markets could copy!- Saturday Market at Portland State University from 8:30 to 2 April-December
- Wednesday Market in park blocks between SW Salmon and Main from 10 to 2 May-October
- Thursday Market at Ecotrust from 3:30 to 7:30 June-September
- Thursday Market at SE 20th and Salmon (between Belmont and Hawthorne) from 3:30-7:30 May-September
People's Food Co-op Farmers Market
People's Food Co-op is a Southeast Portland institution. Its farmers market runs year-round and features a lovely selection of smaller (some might say tiny) growers and plenty of unusual varieties of organic produce. Small market with a great community feel.- People's Food Co-op Farmers' Market, 3029 SE 21st (one block north of Powell) Wednesdays from 2 to 7
Hillsdale Farmers Market
Organic and sustainable produce, grass-fed beef, artisan cheeses and breads, and many other products are on offer at this lively market in Southwest Portland.- Wilson High School-Rieke Elementary Parking Lot (1407 SW Vermont)Sunday mornings May - October (Some winter dates as well, see web site)
Alberta Grocery Co-op Farmers Market
A small, monthly neighborhood farmers market outside Alberta Grocery in Northeast Portland.- Alberta Grocery Co-op Farmers Market (1500 NE Alberta), the last Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 May-September
