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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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.

Congratulations to all of our Chilly Champ!

Over 170 Chilly Champ Cards were handed out in December and 65 Chilly Champs completed all 10 punches in the 17 weeks that the program ran.

We also want to thank everyone who shop at farmers markets, rain or shine, and help support local farms, processors, hot food vendors and artisans during the winter months!

Last but not least, congratulations to the four lucky Chilly Champs that won the raffle for the $50 market gift certificate!

We can’t wait for the second season of the Chilly Champ program coming later this year! Also, stay tuned for more information on our upcoming seasonal market shopper program, the Lettuce Eat Local Club.

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

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.

“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”

2025 Opening Date: May 16th

The Madrona Farmers Market is located in one of Seattle's most diverse neighborhoods. We serve residents of the Central District, Cherry Hill, Madison Valley, Madrona, and Madison Park.

For more information about our Seasonal Farmers Market in Madrona go here.

2025 Opening Date: May 28th

You'll find a wide variety of seasonal farm produce from Washington farms, artisanal food makers with the finest take home products or ready-to-eat meals, all including locally grown ingredients from our farmers, fishers and ranchers. Bring the family to enjoy the park, an award-winning playground and P-Patch while you do your weekly shopping.

For more information about our seasonal Farmers Market in Wallingford go here.