Open since 2000, The Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle's first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington state farmers.

The Market has operated along the historic cobblestone stretch of Ballard Avenue NW between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue. In the spring of 2016, the Market expanded onto 22nd Avenue, extending to NW Market Street.  In the fall of 2023 the Ballard Farmers Market expanded once again, extending down Ballard Ave NW, to 20th Ave NW.

We hope you will visit us soon and plan to spend the day exploring one of the gems of Seattle.

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The Wallingford Farmers Market is officially open!!!! Let’s get this summer started off right, grab those market haul bags and come join us in the park! #wallingfordfarmersmarket #farmersmarket #supportlocal
The Wallingford Farmers Market is almost open! Here are some market set up pics and we can’t wait to see you all at 3PM!!! #wallingfordfarmersmarket #supportlocal #farmersmarkets #buylocal #locallygrown
Guess what day it is? It’s Wednesday, which means it’s finally Wallingford Farmers Market opening day!!!! It’s time to bust out those market haul bags and come down to Meridian Park starting at 3PM to enjoy a sunny afternoon of su
Mark your calendar! Pride Month is just around the corner and the Ballard Farmers Market is prepping for our 3rd annual Pride Parade and Celebration on June 8th! Join us for our Pride Parade and Celebration on June 8th! The Parade will start at
The Ballard Farmers Market was the place to be today! Thank you everyone who came out and supported the incredible local farms and vendors today. Enjoy those market hauls and see you next Sunday!!! #ballardfarmersmarket #farmersmarket #supportlo
The summer vibe is in full stride today at the Ballard Farmers Market today! Put on that sunscreen, grab your market haul bag, and come on down to join the fun! #ballardfarmersmarket #farmersmarket #supportlocal #supporthandmade #knowyourfarmer
Guess what day it is? It’s Friday and that means a giant market haul awaits you at the Madrona/Central District Farmers Market! We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces and picture perfect market hauls! Don’t forget t
I’m not sure you could have a more perfect day for a farmers maker. The sun was out, the temperature was mild, and the market was full of everything you could possibly need! Enjoy those market hauls and we will see you next Sunday! #ballardf

Join us for our 3rd annual Pride Parade and Celebration on June 8th! The Parade starts at 9:15am at the corner of Market street and 22nd

After the parade we encourage everyone to explore everything the Ballard Farmers Market has to offer and to stick around for the always entertaining Drag Showcase in Bergen Place at 11AM

EVERYONE is invited to join! This is an opportunity for all of us to walk together in honor of love, unity and community. 

Wear your pride! There will be Prizes for most colorful outfits in the parade!

We have a new blog post!

Summer is just around the corner so we thought it was a great time to introduce you to some of the great cider you can get at our markets, we would like you to meet Greenwood Cider. Greenwood Cider, is owned and operated by Andy Short and Marshall Petryni with help from cidermaker and certified pommelier, Maia Wohlert. 

They take a hybrid approach to cider by making more approachable, straight-apple styles or ciders with fun fruit additions, but also produce one-of-a-kind heirloom apple ciders working directly with farmers and orchardists.

Check out what makes Greenwood Cider tick and why their cider is so delicious in our latest vendor spotlight blog post.

The Ballard Farmers Market is open every Sunday, rain or shine, year-round from 9:00 AM - 2:00PM.

We are only closed if Sunday falls on Christmas Day.

You will find parking on the surrounding streets, and on Sundays all meters are free.  Ballard Farmers Market is centrally located for buses, bikes and foot traffic.  

The Market has operated along the historic cobblestone stretch of Ballard Avenue NW between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue Ballard AVE NW.

EBT/SNAP, WIC/Senior FMNP, Fresh Bucks, SNAP Market Match, as well as credit/debit cards are accepted at this market. Click here to learn more about the Fresh Bucks program in the city of Seattle.

Share a Delicious Local Experience

A SFMA gift certificate is like a golden ticket to a world of delicious food and hand-made goods! The recipient will have access to fresh veggies, meats, and artisan goodies at our year-round Ballard Farmers Market and seasonal markets in Wallingford and Madrona. Talk about the ultimate present—who wouldn’t want a taste of local flavor?

Interactive Ballard Farmers Market Map

This map is updated every Friday with vendors that will be there on Sunday and their location in the market.

*Actual vendor availability is subject to change after map is updated

What Gleaning is and Why it is Important

Gleaning is the process of collecting excess produce from farmers markets that would otherwise go to waste.

Farmore WA partners with Sustainable Ballard, Family Works, and For All to collect this excess food every Sunday at the Ballard market and seasonally at the Wallingford, and Madrona markets.

This food is then delivered to those in need and to local food banks, including the Ballard Food Bank and Family Works Food Bank. 

Please reach out to Sustainable Ballard if you are interested in making a impact and volunteering for this incredibly important program.

Ballard Farmers Market Vendor Spotlights

“Why the Ballard Farmers Market is the Best in Seattle”

Check out the incredible write up about the Ballard Farmers Market from the Seattle Times written by Tat Bellamy-Walker

Here is a short blurb from the piece:

Colin Barricklow, who co-owns Kirsop Farm in Rochester, Thurston County, with his wife, Genine Bradwin, travels 90 miles to downtown Ballard every week to sell fresh vegetables, lambskins, smoked bacon and pork chops. 

“Ballard is sort of the Holy Grail,” Barricklow said, adding that he enjoys interacting with regular customers and the bond among the vendors. “It’s the best market that we do.”

The piece highlights Ballard Farmers Market favorites like Kirsop Farm, Skagit River Ranch, Ayako & Family, R’Sential Candles, Bow Hill Blueberries, and more.

Read the entire article titled “Why the Ballard Farmers Market is the Best in Seattle”

 
 

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