It's Farmers Market Season!

It's that time of year again, when the farmers who have been working hard all spring to grow and raise delicious food for your table magically transform little parts of town into the feast for the eyes and ears we call a Farmers Market. Harvested at the peak of ripeness just before coming to the market, the fruits and veggies you'll find are the freshest you'll get without growing it yourself. You'll also find delicious prepared and preserved food, crafts, bread, music, and a great chance to have a conversation with farmers and friends in a beautiful, personal atmosphere.Wherever you are in Central Oregon, you'll find a market nearby - here's a list of this season's market destinations.Bend Farmers MarketBrooks Alley, Downtown Bendbendfarmersmarket.comWednesdays, May 1-Oct 9, 2pm-6pmBend Farmers Market is blossoming into one of Oregon’s leading farm–direct marketplaces. We bring growers and producers to people like you who hunger for fresh, local, healthy foods and agricultural goods. You’ll find everything you need from fruits and vegetables to meat, poultry, dairy, sweet treats and flowers.----CROP - Crooked River Open Pastures Saturday Market and Farm EventsStryker Park, NE 4th and Elm in Prinevillecropfarmersmarket.orgSaturdays, May 18-Sep 28, 10am-2pmCROP Farmers Market and Farm Events aim to educate community members about local farms, local products, and sustainable living. Vendors seek to create an enjoyable atmosphere that serves not only the market but also promotes a sense of community within Crook County. The Crooked River Open Pastures Farmers Market & Events will be held every Saturday, May 18 - Sept. 28 except on the following Farm Tour dates:  May 18 - Wine Down Ranch; June 15 - Auntie Beans; June 20 - Blue Stone Ranch; August 17 - L & S Farm and Garden; Sept. 21 - Just 1 Acre. Head to our website for more info on farm tours and farm locations.----Madras Saturday MarketSahalee Park on 7th Street between B and C, Downtown Madrasmadrassaturdaymarket.comSaturdays, Jun-Sep, Sat, 9am-2pmThe Madras Saturday Market is a non-profit farmers & artisans market serving the communities in Jefferson County, Oregon. Our Market, featuring local produce, arts, crafts, food vendors, and live music, can be found under the shade trees in Sahalee Park in downtown Madras every Saturday June through September from 9am to 2pm.----Northwest Crossing Farmers MarketNW Crossing Dr., Bendnwxfarmersmarket.comSaturdays June  8– Sept 21, 10am-2pmDiscover a bounty of fresh produce, locally-raised meats, fresh eggs and cheese, handmade items and  so much more. Get your groove on to an eclectic mix of live music. The participating vendors, musicians and restaurants this season personify our wonderful quality of life in Bend.----Redmond Farmers MarketCentennial Park at 7th St. & Evergreen Ave., RedmondFacebook @Redmond Farmers MarketTuesdays, Jun 11-Sep 10, 3pm-6pmThe Redmond Farmers Market is a local farmers market open June-Sept every Tuesday 3-6pm in Centennial Park, Redmond OR. We have an incredible group of Central Oregon farmers bringing fresh, locally grown produce.  We have local honey, meat, eggs, herbs, crafts, artisan foods, tea, spices, many other great producers. We have convenient parking, a  lovely grassy park, and cool splash park.----Sisters Farmers MarketFir St. Park, 291 E Main Ave., Sisters(503) 706-0387sistersfarmersmarket.comSundays, Jun-Sept, 11am-2pmThis market in Sisters is charged by the passion of the Central Oregon local creators. We have all the necessities: veggies, baked goods, meat, cheese, value-added and crafts. Live music every week by the many talents of Central Oregon. Come relax on the grass, listen to the tunes and get your fresh fix.