Visit Gorge Farmers' Markets!

2012 Market Information and Area Attractions

 

Did you know our region has nearly a dozen farmers’ markets, each with its own unique character? They’re located all across the Gorge, and all are near fantastic other recreational opportunities – try visiting Stevenson’s market and then hiking Wind Mountain, or head out to Goldendale to visit the market and stop by the Maryhill Museum afterward. Going boating on the Deschutes? Pick up cherries at the Maupin Farmers’ Market first!


The Gorge is rich with variety and each market features different local specialties. The best way to visit them all is to make market trips part of a fun adventure with friends and family – adding in a hike, a museum, or wine tasting!

 

OREGON MARKETS:

 

Gorge Grown Farmers’ Market

  • Dates: May 3 – November 15
  • Hours: Thursdays 4-7 pm
  • Location: Hood River Middle School 1602 May St.
  • Contact: Todd@gorgegrown.com 541-399-2840

 

Over 20 vendors every week bring the finest and freshest local foods including meat, cheese, berries, veggies, breads, dinner foods, honey, jams, fruits, mushrooms, and much more to celebrate the harvest of the season. Live music, children’s activities, cooking demos and more every week. We gladly accept DEBIT and SNAP cards as well as WIC and FDNP coupons. We provide the picnic blankets, you provide the friends… See ya at the Market!!

 

Day Trip Attractions: 

 

Enjoy the fruit harvests of the Hood River Valley with the Fruit Loop driving tour and a wide variety of farm stands with local produce and events. www.hoodriverfruitloop.com

 

Try out one of the water sports found down at the Hood River Marina area. There are lots of options for gear rental, lessons and lots of fun for any skill level.

Hood River Saturday Market 

  • Date: May 7th – Sep 24th
  • Hours: Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm
  • Location: Hood River News parking lot (419 State Street), Hood River, OR
  • Contact: Todd Stemper 541-399-4553 or hrsm@gorge.net www.hrsaturdaymarket.com

 

Hood River Saturday Market has been open since 1990. 2012 is our 22st Anniversary as a downtown, community staple! Located in the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, the market showcases work and products from some of the finest artisans and growers anywhere! We also feature some of the best live music!

Maupin Farmers’ Market

  • Dates:June 15 - September 28
  • Hours: Fridays, 3-7 pm
  • Location: Greenway Park in downtown Maupin on the main street, Deschutes Avenue.
  • Contact: 971-570-7663 or e-mail us at maupinfarmersmarket@gmail.com

 

A local farmers' market for the southern Wasco County community. For the 2012 season, the market will run on Friday from 3-7pm with a variety of vendors selling fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, baked goods, nuts, eggs and more, all located in downtown Maupin.

 

Day Trip Attractions: 

Put your angler skills to the test in our first class fishing streams and rivers; some of the region's best fishing sites.


Whitewater rafting adventures, with Class 2-4 rapids, are ready to give you and your friends or family a thrill on the Deschutes River.

 

Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy walking through time on the historic railroad and Barlow Road trail systems.

Mosier Farmers’ Market

 

From July 1 to September 2, we'll have fresh produce, live music, kid's activities and more! We envision market evenings spent together celebrating the local harvests, while enjoying some music, great conversation, and perhaps even a trip to the school garden. We hope that this new market will expand local interest and knowledge in food and where it comes from, as well as lay the foundation for more projects and community involvement.

 

Day Trip Attractions: 

Come walk the Mosier Pioneer Cemetery Trail to Mosier Waterfall for a great look into the history and beauty of the area.

 

Bike or walk the Historic Old Gorge Highway and Twin Tunnels Trail. Great views and no cars!

 The Dalles Farmers' Market –2 days weekly!

 

The Dalles Farmers' Market is located near downtown The Dalles. Our local vendors include, fresh produce, meats, eggs, flowers, jams, jellies, flour, honey, plants, lotions and salves. The Dalles Farmers Market has about 30 vendors during the season. The last day of the market will be our 4th Annual Harvest Festival! Come and join our Pie Contest and Dress Your Veggie Contest! Pumpkin painting for the kids too! We accept EBT, WIC and FDNP coupons too!!

 

Day Trip Attractions:  

 

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center is a multimedia, interactive museum that inspires appreciation and stewardship of the natural and cultural treasures of the Gorge and Wasco County – www.gorgediscovery.org

 

The new Historic Sunshine Mill Artisan Plaza offers local foods, wines and music - www.sunshinemill.com


WASHINGTON MARKETS:

 

Carson Farmers’ Market

  • Dates: May 29 - September 25
  • Times: Tuesdays, 4-7 pm
  • Place: Carson General Store (1162 Wind River Rd), downtown Carson, WA
  • Contact: Kevin Waters, 503-560-5241 / carsongeneralstore@gmail.com

Goldendale Farmers’ Market

  • Dates: May 12 - October 27
  • Hours: Saturdays, 9am - 2pm
  • Location: Ekone Park at the corner of Broadway and Wilbur.
  • Contact: Judy Shinn 509-261-0782 / jushinn@gorge.net

 

The Goldendale Farmers’ Market is a happy, friendly, meet your friends kinda shopping place. We are an open air market with fresh seasonal produce, home baked goods, jams and jellies, farm fresh eggs, Klickitat County wild honey, original jewelry, and an ever changing array of artisans and crafters. Space provided for antiques and collectibles too. Fresh produce consignment booth available.

 

Day Trip Attractions: 

 

Explore the Presby Museum which highlights the history of the region and farm life. http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~westklic/kcmuseum.html

 

Come explore Maryhill Museum’s world-class collection of art ranging from early 20th century European works to an extensive Native American collection. www.maryhillmuseum.org

 

Take the scenic Lyle / Centerville highway for a beautiful gorge driving adventure.

 

 Stevenson Farmers’ Market

 

The Stevenson Farmers' Market features local farm products from your local farmers. Located on the sidewalk in front of the courthouse lawn on the main street through Stevenson on S.R. 14. In addition to street parking, the Chamber of Commerce and First Indy Bank lots are available for parking. The Gorge Grown Mobile Market comes weekly to support this growing diversity of food, nursery and food vendors from the surrounding communities.

 

Day Trip Attractions: 

The world-class Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in Stevenson is dedicated to preserving, exhibiting and interpreting the cultural and natural history of the Gorge. www.columbiagorge.org

 

Lots of fantastic hikes nearby - Dog Mountain, Wind Mountain, and Mt St Helens!

 

 Trout Lake Saturday Market

  • Dates: June 30 - September 1
  • Hours: Saturday, 9 am -3 pm
  • Location: Trout Lake Grange (kitty-corner to the Trout Lake Grocery)
  • Contact: Janine Scott (509) 395-2461, PO Box 182, Trout Lake, WA 98650 or jansquilts@embarqmail.com

Our goals are to provide a direct marketing venue for Pacific Northwest artisans and craftspeople, and for products such as baked goods & processed foods. Popular features are the many quilts (created by 20 different quilters from Trout Lake and the Pacific Northwest) available for sale and the hot huckleberry cinnamon rolls baked fresh in the kitchen each Saturday. Breakfast and authentic Mexican food for lunch are also available.

 

Day Trip Attractions: 

Mt Adams adventures wait for you with lots of trails leading to amazing vistas, meadows filled with wildflowers and pristine forest habitats.

 

Enjoy the Huckleberry Festival with lots of local foods, fun community events, music and much more! www.huckleberryfestival.com

 

White Salmon Farmers’ Market

  • Dates: June 27 - September 26
  • Times: Wednesdays, 4-7 pm
  • Place: 230 E Jewett Street, downtown White Salmon, WA
  • Contact: Craig Wilson, 509-254-1834 / cwilson@whitesalmonguitar.com

 

 



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