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Portland Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh, local produce, meals and treats at every Portland Farmers Market location.
Tuck Woodstock
Tuck Woodstock wrote and edited content for Travel Portland from 2014–2020. Read More
Know Before You Go
The Portland State University market is open year-round, and more markets are open for the late-spring through early-fall.
Portland’s dining scene is legendary. But not every great meal is served at a restaurant or a food cart. Each spring, the city’s farmers’ markets come to life, creating a food lover’s paradise loaded with seasonal produce and small-batch, locally crafted eats. Grab a (reusable) bag and get ready to explore the central city’s best outdoor markets.
Portland State University
Saturdays, Year-Round
Every Saturday, from 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (9 a.m.–2 p.m., Nov.–Feb.), downtown’s South Park Blocks transform into the city’s largest and most celebrated outdoor grocery. The Portland Farmers Market at PSU boasts 140 farmer and vendor stands, making it a great place to pick up not only heirloom tomatoes, Marion berries, broccoli and other hyper-local produce from local and regional farms like Groundwork Organics, Unger Farms and Kiyokawa Family Orchards, — but also some of the most iconic edible goods in town.
From Olympia Provisions charcuterie to bottles of Marshall’s Haute Sauce, bags of Nossa Familia Coffee, and cacao-powered Buddha Chocolate with their hand-crafted vegan sweets made with unrefined sugar, there are plenty of goodies to take home, even if your home is thousands of miles away. If you’re in the mood for take-out, order a plate of farm-fresh mole from Verde Cocina, a slice of deep-dish pizza from Via Chicago or vegan and vegetarian-friendly tamales from Sara’s Tamales,
Shemanski Park
Wednesdays, May–October
The Shemanski Park Market, which runs 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Wednesdays from May through Thanksgiving, is tucked behind the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, only three blocks from Pioneer Courthouse Square. Local chefs, students, business people and visitors spend the lunch hour mingling at the market’s 50 stalls. After stocking up on organic produce from pears to pumpkins, shoppers chow down on kimchi dogs and grilled duck at Bingo! Sandwiches and wood-fired pizza from Tastebud. Liquid treats include herbal kombucha from Eva’s Herbucha and cold-pressed blends from the Portland Juice Company.
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More Markets
Each of the city’s six quadrants — yes, Portland has six quadrants — hosts its own farmers’ markets. Find more live music, local goods and seasonal produce at the neighborhood markets listed below.
Most markets are held in the morning through early afternoon unless otherwise noted. Check each market’s website for current hours and information.
North Portland Farmers’ Markets
- Kenton Farmers Market on Wednesdays (June–Sept.)
- St. Johns Farmers Market every Saturday (May–Nov.)
Northeast Portland Farmers’ Markets
- Hollywood Farmers Market every Saturday (April–Thanksgiving); 1st and 3rd Saturdays (Dec.–March).
- King Farmers Market Sundays (July–Nov.)
- Rocky Butte Farmers Market Saturdays (June-Sept.)
South Portland Farmers’ Market
- South Waterfront Farmers Market Thursday afternoons, 2-7 p.m., (June–Oct.); winter market is held in the morning on the 2nd Thursday of the month (Nov.–Feb.)
Southeast Portland Farmers’ Markets
- Lents International Farmers Market Sundays (June–Thanksgiving)
- Montavilla Farmers Market every Sunday, May–Nov. and every other Sunday of Dec.–April
- Woodstock Farmers Market Sundays (June–Oct.)
Southwest Portland Farmers’ Market
- Hillsdale Farmers’ Market Sundays, year-round
No matter which neighborhood you find yourself in or what day of the week you arrive, there’s bound to be a bustling hub of farm-fresh bounty nearby!
Fun at the Market
Explore markets and maker events around Portland.
Farm Dinners Around Portland
Many of the local farms, orchards, and vineyards host their own dinners — bringing the table to the farm, as it were. What better way to “eat local” than sitting down, family style, at a long table laden with food grown only steps away from where you sit? Don your sun hat and set out for one (or all!) of these farm dinners around Portland.
Credit: Courtesy of Field & Vine
Field & Vine
Field & Vine hops about, hosting farm dinners around the region all year long. Joined by the occasional guest chef, chef and owner Pascal Chureau creates his menus to highlight local produce and (since many Field & Vine events are held at vineyards) to pair well with local wine selections. With two dozen events at nearly as many locations, there’s truly a farm dinner to suit everyone’s tastes. A few stand-out locations include
20-30 dinners February–December.
Our Table in the Field
Not to be confused with Outstanding in the Field, Our Table in the Field is the farm dinner series of its eponymous food cooperative, Our Table, which grows crops and raises livestock on its farm in nearby Sherwood. Our Table partners with star chefs like Sam Smith of Tusk and Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene’s and has garnered acclaim from USA Today and Travel + Leisure.
Four dinners February–November.
Plate and Pitchfork
Plate and Pitchfork lets you enjoy four- and five-course meals laden with local berries, wines and cheeses, with the added satisfaction of supporting great causes. In 2017, they launched a charitable foundation supporting organizations that work to eradicate hunger and cultivate healthy, sustainable food systems. And they still support longtime partner Farmers Ending Hunger, which gathers Oregon’s agricultural resources to help feed the hungry. Plate and Pitchfork is also one of the few farm dinner organizers to offer vegetarian meal options, as many farm dinners are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions.
13 dinners June–August.
The Side Yard
You don’t even need to leave city limits to enjoy a farm dinner at The Side Yard, chef Stacey Givens’s urban farm project. Her crop list is as unique and creative as the events she hosts, which include suppers, brunches, workshops and even bike-in movie nights. Pro tip: Spots sell out fast here, as urban farms tend to be less spacious than their countryside counterparts.
In 2017, The Side Yard launched the “Refugees Welcome” dinner series, collaborating with a different refugee family for each dinner. Attendees experience the families’ culture and stories while supporting the Refugee Care Collective, which helps refugees in Portland.
A variety of dinners and events March–August.
Secret Super
If you’re intrigued by a farm dinner experience that’s one part Magical Mystery Tour, one part Mission: Impossible, Secret Supper is for you. The exact location of your dinner is only disclosed three days prior to the event, though you’ll be given a clue three weeks ahead. While little more than dates are disclosed in advance (if they told us, it wouldn’t be a secret, now would it?), past events have included a cozy winter meal cooked over a fire at Miller Farm Retreat, with locally made Pendleton blankets providing extra warmth to diners and an idyllic picnic dinner at Tumbleweed Farms with a backdrop of Mount Hood.
Three dinners June–November.
Topaz Farm
Nothing quite caps off a day at Portland’s favorite beach like a table groaning with dishes. Sauvie Island staple Topaz Farm holds recurring farm-to-plate dinners under a 500-year-old oak tree between June and September. The dinners “take advantage of the region’s bounty and offer a local culinary experience while tapping into Oregon’s rich foodie culture,” wrote Cultured Magazine. Their resident Michelin-starred chefs, Christian and Janelle Ephrem, offer a variety of themed 5-course meals like the Celebration of Strawberry, Cedar Plank Salmon, and Vegetarian dinners.
Dinners offered most weekends from May–September.
Find Fresh Food
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