Spring and summer are amazing in Seattle, the sun shines and the flowers are blooming, which means that it is farmer’s market season! Almost every neighborhood in Seattle has their own farmers market, each with their own flair. One of the best things about the Seattle neighborhood farmers markets are that they are often open on different days, so if you miss one you can just head to another neighborhood the next day! Not only do you always have the freshest produce available, but it’s a nice excuse to enjoy different neighborhoods, architecture, parks, gardens and restaurants close by.
Farmers markets aren’t just for zucchini anymore, they now have impressive lists of vendors, wine, beer, artisan foods, flowers, art, jewelry and a wide, evolving amount of international street food and food trucks. They often have live music and street performers for entertainment as well. We created a neighborhood Farmer’s Market day breakdown for people who want to know which farmers markets are closest to them and are open on what days.
Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Market Days and Hours of Operation:
Wednesdays
Columbia City Neighborhood Farmers Market
May 9th – October 10th | Wednesdays 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Located at S. Edmunds St & 37th Ave S
May 16th – September 26th | Wednesdays 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Located in Meridian Park on Meridian Ave N & N 50th St
Thursdays
June 7th – October 11th | 3:00pm – 7:30pm
Located at Queen Anne Ave N & West Crockett St.
Lake City Neighborhood Farmers Market
June 7th – October 4th | 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Located at 28th NE & 125th
Fridays
Phinney Neighborhood Farmers Market
June 1st – September 28th| Fridays 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Located at Phinney Ave N. & N. 67th St.
May 18th – October 26th | Fridays 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Located at Martin Luther King Jr. Way & E. Union St.
Saturdays
Magnolia Neighborhood Farmers Market
June 2nd – October 20th | Saturdays 10:00am – 2:00pm (Exception of Aug. 5)
Located at Magnolia Village @ West McGraw St. & 33rd Ave W.
May 4th – Sept 8th | It’s an all food market Saturdays 11:00am – 4:00pm
Located at 9th & Denny
Night Market in South Lake Union
once a month enjoy DJ’s in the park Saturdays from 4-10:00
June 16th, July 21st, August 25th and September 15th | Once a month enjoy DJ’s in the park Saturdays from 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Located at 139 9th Ave N
Surrounding Seattle Areas and Cities Farmers Markets:
Tuesdays
June 5th – September 25th | Tuesdays 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Located at 15600 NE 8th St Bellevue
Wednesdays
May 9th– September 26th | Wednesdays 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Located at 801 228th Ave SE City Hall, Sammamish
June – September | Wednesdays 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Located at Marina Park in Kirkland
Thursdays
May 17th – October 11th | Thursdays 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Located in the parking lot of Bellevue Presbyterian Church 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue
Fridays
June 1st – September 28th | Fridays 3-7:00
Located at Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Dr. Kirkland
June 1st– September 28th | Fridays 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Located at 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell
Saturdays
May – October | Saturdays 9:00am – 3:00pm
Located at 7730 Leary Way, Redmond
May 5th – September 29th| Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm
Located at the Pickering Barn 1730 10th Ave NW Issaquah
May 5th – September 29th | Saturdays 9:00am – 3:00pm
Located at 17110 140th Ave NE, Woodinville
Sundays
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
May 13th – October 31st | Sundays 10:00am – 3:00pm
Located at Bothell Way & Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park
June 3rd – October 7th | Sundays 10:00am – 3:00pm
Located at 7700 SE 32nd St. Mercer Island
Farmers Markets That Are Open Year-Round in Seattle:
There are luckily five large farmers markets that are open all year long. You don’t have to get sucked down by the winter doldrums of cabbage and brussels sprouts, there are fresh organic options available all year round in Seattle farmers markets.
Pike Place Market – Open Every Day 9:00am – 5:00pm
The most famous of course being Pike Place Market!Open every day from 9-6:00, Sundays from 9-5:00. The only thing this market doesn’t sell is cars. You could live above and never have to leave your building. Known especially for the colorful fresh cut flowers year-round. There can also be found market stalls from around the world, over 30 restaurants, cooking classes, a cabaret, artists, theaters, bars, dance clubs, a brewery, comedy and even a cheese factory! It’s a self-contained city in itself.
Located at 85 Pike Street
U-District – Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm
Step aside New York; the U-District has everything and more. This market is amazing! Check out over 200 yelp photos from other impressed shoppers.
Open year-round every Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Located at University Way NE between 50th & 52nd Streets
Capitol Hill Broadway – Sundays 11:00am – 3:00pm
Open year-round on Sundays 11:00am – 3:00pm
Located at Broadway Ave East & Pine St.
West Seattle – Sundays 10:00am – 2:00pm
Open year-round on Sundays 10:00am – 2:00pm
Located at SW Alaska & California Ave SW
Ballard –Sundays 10:00am – 3:00pm
Open year-round on Sundays 10:00am – 3:00pm
Located at 22nd Avenue NW & NW Market St.
There are too many amazing things at each market to list but we recommend checking out each and every one of them. Washington state’s fertile, coastal environment is rich with fresh, organic and local produce that is able to provide produce year-round. In fact, NW Washington grows 95% of the raspberries in the entire country. Combine that with abundant blueberry fields, Washington apples, plums, blackberry bushes and mild enough winters to grow root vegetables and leafy greens all year long, so you will be able to find all of your produce at a Seattle Farmer’s Market. Don’t forget to bring your reusable bags!
