It's farmers market and pick-your-own time in Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish region!
We love supporting our local farmers and buying locally-grown produce and goods. Plus, it's fun for the whole family to visit a pick-your-own (PYO) farm or a farmers market in Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish.
Here are four things to note before heading out to farmers markets or PYO farms in Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish:
- Pick-your-own farms can sometimes change hours on short notice dependent on weather, produce availability, and other factors. It's best to call ahead to make sure pick-your-own is available that day. Prices can also change from day to day.
- Bring your own containers or bags to avoid any extra charges!
- Bring cash, as some Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish farmer market stands and pick-your-own farms don't take credit cards.
- Some farmer markets and pick-your-own farms in Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish might have rules or requests in place due to COVID. Please check their websites or social media sites before heading out!
Here are the details on Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish farmers markets and pick-your-own farms:
Farmers Markets in Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish |
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Farmers markets in Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish typically open for the season in Spring and Summer. Here are Farmers Markets in Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah - Sammamish:
ISSAQUAH FARMER’S MARKET AT PICKERING BARN
When: Saturdays, May - September , Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What: Visit the Issaquah Farmer’s Market for a fresh experience. The market hosts 4,500 shoppers on a busy summer Saturday, so this market is no snooze fest. Shoppers will find a long list of edibles, collectibles and entertainment including fruits and vegetables, baked goods, food trucks, fresh flowers, multiple performance artists, crafts, and more.
More information: Link to website and Facebook page
REDMOND SATURDAY MARKET ON LEARY WAY
When: May through October Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rain or Shine.
What: Expect plenty of fun for the whole family at the Eastside’s oldest farmer’s market. Listen to live bands every Saturday. Find one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artisans. Zany zucchini races, hula dancers, free make n' take crafts for kids, celebrating veterans, Kids Day, and pet parades are just some of the fun in store for this season! Check the events calendar for details.
Where: Leary Way
More information: Link to website
SAMMAMISH FARMER’S MARKET
When: May through September, Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rain or shine!
What: Fun for family and friends, the Sammamish Farmer’s market offers farm fresh produce, plant starts, dairy and grass-fed beef, along with products from local beekeepers, crafts, prepared foods and more! Check the market events calendar for weekly entertainment offerings. Kids can participate in the “Color the Cow” coloring contest. Turn in entries any week on market day, and receive a special stamp as a prize.
Where: Sammamish Commons
More information: Link to website or FB page
NORTH BEND FARMER’S MARKET
When: June thru September Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rain or shine!
What: Taste the freshness. Meet local farmers, and find a fantastic selection of seasonal, locally grown items. Vendors offer fresh produce, berries, honey, flowers, and botanicals, baked goods, delicious prepared foods, unique handcrafted goods, and more. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and enjoy the summer sounds with the music in the park series. Live entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m. each week.
Where: Si View Park
More information: Link to website or FB page
DUVALL FARMER’S MARKET
When: May through mid-October, Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rain or shine!
What: The Duvall Farmer’s Market presents live performances each week for “Music at the Market.” Grab some meat pies or pizza for dinner and some flourless goodies or Georgia’s baked goods for dessert! Discover beautiful fresh flowers and plant starts for the garden. Then, pick up some farm-fresh produce, cheese, butter, or meats to take home. Kids will find fun hands-on crafts and more at the children’s booth.
Where: Taylor Landing
More information: Link to website and FB page or Cherry Valley MacaroniKID
Pick-Your-Own Farms in Snoqualmie Valley & beyond |
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Pick-your-own farms in Snoqualmie Valley & Surrounding areas are fun for both kids and adults! PYO is a great family afternoon outing in Snoqualmie Valley. Here are some Snoqualmie Valley area farms that offer PYO:
Here is a list of some of our favorite local places to pick your own berries:
Blue Dog Farm | 7125 W. Snoqualmie Valley Road, Carnation
- Certified organic u-pick and picked-to-order blueberries; member-based
- 425-844-2842 / berries@bluedogfarm.com / Facebook /Insta
Bybee Farms | 42930 SE 92nd St, North Bend
- Six varieties of u-pick blueberries
- 425-888-0821 or 425-888-5745 / sbybee4@comcast.net / Facebook /Insta
Cottage Gardens Blueberry Farm | 14510 Kelly Road NE, Duvall
- Nine varieties of u-pick blueberries and sunflowers
- 425-947-4523 / cgblueberryfarm@gmail.com / Facebook
Harvold Berry Farm | 5207 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation
- U-pick raspberries and strawberries
- 425-333-4185 / nharvold@yahoo.com / Facebook / Insta
Henna Blueberry Farm | 1800 Fall City Carnation Rd SE, Fall City
- Ten varieties of blueberries, u-pick or pre-picked
- 425.806.2751 (weekdays) or 206.605.4420 (weekends) / @hennablueberryfarm / Facebook /Insta
Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm | 700 148th Ave. SE, Bellevue
- U-pick and pre-picked blueberries
- 425-499-5322 / Facebook
Pine Lake Blueberry Farm | 21509 SE 28th Lane, Sammamish
- Organic blueberries
- (425) 270-9137 / marymcline1948@gmail.com / Facebook
Remlinger Farms | 32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation
- U-pick and pre-picked strawberries and raspberries
- 425-333-4135 ext 250 / office@remlingerfarms.com / Facebook
Do you have a favorite spot to take your family for pick-your-own in Snoqualmie Valley & Beyond that you don't see listed here? Let me know by email and we'll add it to our list!
Don’t you love it when the season for farmer’s markets rolls around? Who doesn’t look forward to meeting the growers and producers of the fresh foods we enjoy the most – and the free samples, live music, crafts, and kid’s activities! Here’s the rundown of the markets taking place in our region this year.
Frequenting local farmers' markets is a fun way to get outside and enjoy the summer. It also provides a lot of interesting things to see and products to buy and enjoy. You can feel better about knowing that your purchases will help your local economy and community.
There are many great reasons to shop at your local farmers' market. Here are a few of my favorites:
- It's an excellent family activity. Get the family together and enjoy the local shopping experience. Vendors are great educators and you just may learn something!
- Save money! Buying from local farmers eliminates the middleman and any shipping costs.
- Enjoy fresh produce. There is a very good chance that the fruit/veggies you buy from the farmer were picked a day or two ago! You won't find that option in a supermarket.
- Relish in the outdoors. Most markets are "open-air" venues which means you get to enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer (hopefully it's blue skies and sunshine)!
- Support nearby producers and farm families. Family farmers have become increasingly rare as agribusiness farms are taking over. Market profits go straight into growers' pockets which helps to keep small farms alive. A very good thing!
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When: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m May - September
Where: Pickering Barn
What: Visit the Issaquah Farmer’s Market for a fresh experience. The market hosts 4,500 shoppers on a busy summer Saturday, so this market is no snooze fest. Shoppers will find a long list of edibles, collectibles, and entertainment including fruits and vegetables, baked goods, food trucks, fresh flowers, multiple performance artists, crafts, and more.
More information: Link to website and Facebook page
When: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m May through October.
Where: on Leary Way
What: Expect plenty of fun for the whole family at the Eastside’s oldest farmer’s market. Listen to live bands every Saturday. Find one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artisans. Zany zucchini races, hula dancers, free make n' take crafts for kids, celebrating veterans, Kids Day, and pet parades are just some of the fun in store for this season! Check the events calendar for details.
More information: Link to website and Facebook
When: Tuesdays from 3-7 pm May through September
Where: Red Barn @ Tolt MacDonald Park
What: Fun for family and friends, the Sammamish Farmer’s market offers farm fresh produce, plant starts, dairy, and grass-fed beef, along with products from local beekeepers, crafts, prepared foods, and more! Check the market events calendar for weekly entertainment offerings.
More information: Link to Cherry Valley MacaroniKID
When: Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m May through September
Where: Sammamish Commons
What: Fun for family and friends, the Sammamish Farmer’s market offers farm fresh produce, plant starts, dairy and grass-fed beef, along with products from local beekeepers, crafts, prepared foods and more! Check the market events calendar for weekly entertainment offerings.
More information: Link to website or FB page
When: Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m May through September
Where: Marina Park
What: Sample local and artisanal goods and specialties from fresh crisp apples, to sweet berries, and delectable baked goods and more.
More information: Link to website or Instagram page
When: Thursdays 4-8 pm June -September
Where: Si View Park
What: Taste the freshness. Meet local farmers, and find a fantastic selection of seasonal, locally-grown items. Vendors offer fresh produce, berries, honey, flowers, botanicals, baked goods, delicious prepared foods, unique handcrafted goods, and more. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and enjoy the summer sounds with the music in the park series. Live entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m. each week.
More information: Link to website or Instagram page
When: Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, May through October if weather permits
Where: Taylor Landing
What: The Duvall Farmer’s Market presents live performances each week for “Music at the Market.” Grab some meat pies or pizza for dinner and some flourless goodies or Georgia’s baked goods for dessert! Discover beautiful fresh flowers and plant starts for the garden. Then, pick up some farm-fresh produce, cheese, butter, or meats to take home. Kids will find fun hands-on crafts and more at the children’s booth.
When: Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, May 18 through October 19 if weather permits
Where: Bellevue Presbyterian Church
What: market day is composed of its own unique mix of vendors offering seasonal fruits & vegetables, cut flowers, fresh meats, one-of-a-kind artisan goods, and tasty cuisine. All BFM vendors grow and make the products they sell, and we are proud to say everything sold at our market comes from within the great state of Washington. The market regularly features fun activities for kids, live music, and community programs. If you haven’t visited our market yet, the best place to start is our Market Information booth where we’re ready to give you the lay of the land!
More Info: Website Facebook
A visit to the local farmer’s market is a fun outing that you can repeat every week through the summer months. No two visits will be exactly the same. Here are a few things to remember while visiting your local farmer’s market with kids in tow:
- Bring cash, as some vendors still don’t accept credit cards, and it saves on the related service fees.
- Be sure to bring along a shopping tote or reusable bag to haul your treasures home, as you will quickly run out of hands willing and able to carry them.
- Bring along a blanket or folding chairs if you plan to stay and eat or watch the live entertainment.
- Set up a meeting place in case you and your kids are separated. Distractions are plenty in these markets, and it’s far too easy to lose track of who’s where.
- Samples are the norm, so if food allergies are a concern be sure to inquire about ingredients and/or additives before tasting and coach restraint.
- Remind your children not to touch the fresh produce and/or baked goods on display. Some farmers prefer to select and bag your produce for you, to minimize damage to other produce on display.
- Most markets prefer that you leave your furry friends at home.
- Last of all, have fun! The vendors at these events are nearly always friendly and eager to teach others about their products and livelihoods. This is an excellent opportunity for young ones to learn more about where fresh foods come from. They may even be inspired to start a similar business in the future.
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