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Farmers markets in Seattle

Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets around Seattle.

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Dear Table Farm was a regular at the Wallingford market, but now makes appearances in Ballard.

Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Seattleites, because it’s a great time to go shopping at farmers markets.

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets in the Seattle area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

U District | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: 80+ vendors during the peak season in close proximity to other great retail spots
  • Parking: The U Heights lot has parking available for a suggested $3 donation. The U District Light Rail station is also only two blocks away.
  • Space: Outdoors

Ballard | Sundays, year-round | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: 160+ vendors, with 100% of produce coming from Washington state farmers
  • Parking: Street parking — which is free on Sunday — is available around the neighborhood.
  • Space: Outdoors

West Seattle | Sundays, year-round | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: 80+ vendors
  • Parking: There are available spaces in the Junction lots between Edmunds and Oregon streets.
  • Space: Outdoors

Capitol Hill | Sundays, year-round and Tuesdays, seasonal (starting July 11) | 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: A new Tuesday market day that will continue throughout the summer
  • Parking: Street parking is free on Sundays, but the market is also directly adjacent to the Capitol Hill Light Rail station.
  • Space: Outdoors

Kirkland Wednesday Market | Wednesdays, seasonal (starting June 7) | 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: Lakefront shopping and wading areas for any bored kiddos
  • Parking: Marina Park has a paid lot with space for about 75 vehicles.
  • Space: Outdoors

Bellevue Farmers Market | Thursdays, seasonal | 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: 50+ vendors, plus a Power of Produce club that encourages kids to try new fruits and veggies
  • Parking: Free parking is at the market.
  • Space: Outdoors

Redmond Saturday Market | Saturdays, seasonal | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: Rotating live musicians and vendors like Schmidt Blueberry Farms and MoonDance Pottery
  • Parking: Parking is available on site.
  • Space: Outdoors with a pavillion
A block that goes through the Columbia City Farmers Market in Seattle, WA, with a green sign highlighting vendors and people browsing tented booths

The Columbia City Farmers Market has a mix of produce and hot food, plus a lawn nearby to chill out.

Photo via Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets

Columbia City | Wednesdays, seasonal | 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: 40+ farmers, flower stands, and hot food vendors like Geni’s Ethiopian, Seattle Pops, and the French Guys
  • Parking: Two-hour street parking can be found directly around the market, but the Columbia City Light Rail station is also a block away.
  • Space: Outdoors

Wallingford | Wednesdays, seasonal | 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: A nearby playground, P-Patch garden, lots of green space for picnics, and live music
  • Parking: Parking is available along Meridian Avenue North.
  • Space: Outdoors

Lake City | Thursdays, seasonal (starting June 8) | 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: A library branch right across the street for the studious shoppers
  • Parking: Parking is available in the library’s underground garage.
  • Space: Outdoors

Phinney Ridge | Fridays, seasonal (starting June 2) | 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: A playground, live music, and picnic tables for snacking
  • Parking: Parking is available at the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s lower lot.
  • Space: Outdoors

Madrona | Fridays, seasonal | 3-7 p.m.

  • Features: A playground for kids that need to burn off some energy
  • Parking: The market’s lot has limited spaces, but folks can also check out MLK Way or East Union Street.
  • Space: Outdoors

Magnolia | Saturdays, seasonal (starting June 3) | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Features: Cooking demos, kids activities, and a special, one-day fall Harvest Market in November
  • Parking: There’s free street parking nearby.
  • Space: Outdoors
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