Portland farmers markets: PSU, Hollywood and King, and how to shop them

Portland's farmers markets are some of the best ways to eat locally: you buy produce, bread, cheese, meat and fish from the people who grew or made it, and many stalls also sell hot food. The main markets run on different days, so you can shop on Saturday and Sunday. Market days, hours and seasons change, so check the market's own site before you go. Most are run rain or shine, and shoppers in Portland carry umbrellas and wear waterproof jackets as a matter of course, so a wet forecast is not a reason to stay home. Vendors are used to it, and the crowds are smaller, which can make for a pleasant, unhurried visit.

Which are the main Portland farmers markets?

The Portland Farmers Market organization runs several markets. Listings from 2024 and 2025 show the following pattern, which you should confirm before you travel:

Market	Day	Area	Season
PSU Farmers Market	Saturday	South Park Blocks, downtown	Year-round
Hollywood Farmers Market	Saturday	NE Hancock between 44th and 45th	April to mid-December, then reduced winter dates
King Farmers Market	Sunday	NE 7th and Wygant	May to November

The market's 2026 season ran from May 3 to November 22 and the PSU market runs through the winter, with Saturday hours that shift by season. Check each market's page for current hours.

What is the PSU market like?

The PSU market is the largest and busiest, set in the South Park Blocks near Portland State University. It has a wide range of produce, flowers, bread, cheese, seafood and prepared food, and it draws both residents and visitors. Saturday morning is busiest. Parking near downtown is limited, and the market sits close to a streetcar line and several bus routes, so many shoppers arrive by transit or bicycle. Carry a sturdy tote or a small folding cart if you plan to buy heavy items such as squash, melons or jars of preserves. Arrive when it opens to get the best choice and avoid crowds, or come late in the morning for a more relaxed visit.

What is the Hollywood market like?

The Hollywood Farmers Market is held on Saturdays in the Hollywood district in northeast Portland, on NE Hancock between 44th and 45th Avenues. A listing site shows Saturday morning hours from April to mid-December, then the second and fourth Saturdays in winter, so check the market's page. It is smaller and more of a neighborhood market than PSU.

What is the King market like?

The King Farmers Market runs on Sundays in the King neighborhood of northeast Portland, at NE 7th Avenue and Wygant Street. It is a good option if you cannot shop on Saturday. The Sunday market tends to be calmer, with a neighborhood crowd, and it is a handy place to buy ingredients for the week ahead or for a Sunday dinner. Families with children often come for a pastry and a stroll. Like the others, it is run seasonally and has a mix of farm stalls, bakers and food vendors.

What grows in Oregon, and when?

Oregon's long, mild growing season means markets have something every month, but the peaks differ:

• Spring: asparagus, rhubarb, early greens, radishes and strawberries toward the end of the season.
• Summer: berries of every kind, including marionberries, a Pacific Northwest blackberry cross, plus cherries, peaches, tomatoes, corn and peppers.
• Fall: apples, pears, squash, mushrooms, hazelnuts and wine grapes.
• Winter: root vegetables, hardy greens, citrus-like flavors from preserves, and mushrooms, including wild varieties foraged in the forest.

Oregon is a major producer of hazelnuts, and the Willamette Valley grows much of the country's supply. You will find them as nuts, spreads and in baked goods.

How do you shop a farmers market well?

1. Walk the whole market first. Prices and quality vary between stalls.
2. Bring bags and cash. Most vendors take cards, but small bills help, and bags save money.
3. Ask for a taste. Many vendors offer samples of fruit, cheese and bread.
4. Ask the grower what is best this week. The answer is often not what you expected.
5. Buy for the next few days. Fresh produce does not last as long as supermarket produce.
6. Eat there. Many markets have prepared food stalls, so make breakfast or lunch of it.

Do farmers markets accept food assistance?

Many farmers markets in Oregon accept federal food benefits and run matching programs that give shoppers extra money to spend on produce. The details change, so check with the market information booth. Some markets also take other nutrition vouchers.

Are there other markets in Oregon worth knowing?

Yes. Beyond Portland, Eugene has a long-running Saturday Market of crafts and food and a separate farmers market, and many small towns hold weekly markets in summer. See our guides to Oregon's other cities and to the Willamette Valley for ideas.

What about the cost?

Prices at farmers markets are sometimes higher than at the supermarket, but not always, and the quality is often better. Oregon has no sales tax, so the tag is the price. Buy what is in season and abundant, which is usually cheapest, and look for bruised or "seconds" produce sold at a discount for sauces and canning. On Mosey you can keep lists of the markets you want to visit and the stalls you want to return to.

More guides to read next:

• Portland food carts and pods: how they work and how to eat at them
• Portland food by neighborhood: Division, Hawthorne, Alberta, the Pearl
• Eating out in Portland as a vegan, vegetarian or with food allergies

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