There are always lots of happenings in Central Oregon, but the one we’re celebrating is Farmers Market Season!
Central Oregon has seven distinct Farmers Markets throughout the region, each with their own schedule and local flavor (pun intended). Farmers Markets are a win-win way for you to show your support for our local producers while savoring locally grown, raised, and created delicacies. The benefits of shopping at Farmers Markets include:
- When you consume locally-grown food, each bite you take is packed with more nutrition than produce from other regions. Here’s why: when produce doesn’t have far to travel to its consumer, the farmers pick it usually only 24 hours before it’s sold to you. This means the produce can ripen naturally, giving you higher nutrients and better flavors too!
- Buying local means you’re choosing to strengthen our local economy with every purchase. Our local farmers and ranchers are critical to our Central Oregon ecosystem. The growing season may be short in the High Desert, but the positive effects of building a sustainable regional food system are long-lasting and critical.
- Sure, you may wait in line to pick out your tomatoes, but what better way to get to know your neighbors? There’s a positive social aspect of shopping at Farmers Markets – there’s a warm and friendly community waiting to welcome you!
Read on to see where and when to find markets this season on a weekly basis. And – we’re going to be offering some tasting events this summer as well. Scroll down to see where we’ll be and when!
Downtown Bend Farmers Market
Wednesdays through October 9, 11 am – 3 pm
One stroll down Brooks Alley and you’ll be hooked. This is a food-only experience (aka no arts and crafts booths) so come hungry and come often. HDFFA has a weekly table to provide information, distribute our Food and Farm Directories, and run our VeggieRx program.
SNAP/EBT welcomed and Double Up Food Bucks and Protein Perks matches available every week.
Bend’s Northwest Crossing Market
Saturdays through September 28, 10 am – 2 pm
This Farmers Market stretches several blocks long in Northwest Crossing and is filled with vendors of all kinds, food carts, HDFFA has a weekly table filled with information and merchandise! Consider pre-ordering online and picking up at our booth.
Madras Saturday Market
Saturdays through September, 9am – 2pm
You’ll find produce, baked goods, face painting and more every Saturday in Sahalee Park in Madras. SNAP/EBT welcomed and Double Up Food Bucks matches available every week.
Prineville CROP Farmers Market:
Saturdays from June 1 – September 28, 9AM – 1PM
Located in Downtown Prineville at Stryker Park, CROP (Crooked River Open Pasture Network) will have local farms, artisans, and makers with live music.
Sisters Farmers Market
Sundays through October, 10 am – 2 pm
Come find local farms, makers, artisan food producers, live music and demonstrations every Sunday at Fir Street Park in Sisters. SNAP/EBT welcomed and Double Up Food Bucks matches available every week.
Redmond Farmers Market:
Fridays from June 21 – September 27, 3 pm – 7 pm
Under new leadership, the Redmond Farmers market located in Centennial Park will boast local produce and meat, fresh flowers and plants, crafts, jewelry, and more!
Sunriver Saturday Market
The First Saturdays June – October, 10 am – 2 pm
On the first Saturday of every month the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Local farms, makers, and artisan food producers at SHARC, by the basketball court.
HDFFA will be hosting sampling events throughout Summer 2024. Here’s where you can join us:
June 15th – Northwest Crossing Farmers Market
July 10th – Bend Farmers Market
July 27th – Madras Saturday Market
August 24th – CROP
September 1st – Sisters Farmers Market
