Vancouver, WA, boasts a vibrant market scene. Nearly every neighborhood hosts its own charming venue for leisurely strolls amidst fresh, locally sourced produce and artisanal treasures. While the renowned Vancouver Farmers Market captivates weekend visitors, the neighborhood markets cater to midweek shoppers and nearby residents, adding to the city's dynamic appeal.
Mondays: Take time to plan out your market schedule for the week!
Tuesdays: In northeast Vancouver, take a visit to Velvet Acres Gardens (open daily Tuesdays through Saturdays), an inviting farm-fresh produce market brimming with a diverse array of freshly harvested goods cultivated right on the farm. They extend a U-pick produce season starting in May, which is open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Their charming gift shop showcases locally crafted handmade gifts alongside premium hanging baskets and garden starts.
Wednesdays: Head east to the Camas Farmers Market for a full-scale event with activities and live music from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Special festivities, like Berry Days and the Whole Foods Veggie Derby, are scattered throughout the summer, starting June 5th through October 2nd.
Thursdays: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the East Vancouver Farmers Market hosts vendors from early June until the end of September. Pick up ingredients for your weekend recipes and enjoy the fresh air.
The Salmon Creek Farmers Market, located in North Vancouver, is a community-based market held at Legacy Hospital from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 6th through the first week of October.
Fridays: Starting in late June through August, the La Center Farmers Market runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the La Center Church on E 5th Street. Featuring a variety of offerings from nearby farms, artisans, and community organizations, they offer an array of goods, including fresh produce, handmade crafts, and specialty items like soaps and lotions, food vendors, live music, and other engaging activities, ensuring their's something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Saturdays: Get a taste of rural living from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ridgefield Farmers Market, located at Overlook Park, just north of Vancouver in Ridgefield, overlooking the National Wildlife Refuge. The market runs from June 1st until the end of September. The epitome of small-town Northwest living, it features longtime artisans from local farms and dairies.
Saturdays/Sundays: Score a bounty of fresh food at the largest outdoor market in Southwest Washington. More than 150 vendors showcase artisan crafts, hand-stitched fashion items, and organic produce at the Vancouver Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. The longest-running, this market operates from mid-March to the end of October. But wait, there's more! The new Year-Round Winter hours keep it going through the chilly months of November through March, so you can indulge in your holiday shopping. Winter hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed Dec 21st & 28th.)
