So thankful for the new location at the old covered bridge brewery! Such a great vision and…read moreatmosphere. Today I came and browsed the shop, got some tasty food, let my kids play in the little play area all while enjoying some live music. We will be back lots!

I like to explore local parks, and I stumbled in here after a freezing walk around Bohemia Park…read morelast November. I planned to just buy something so I could use the restroom and warm up, but I ended up browsing their wonderful selection of local and bulk foods. (I even discovered a Cottage-Grove based coffee roaster, Laurel Mountain, which I have never heard of before!) A classic, funky, nice little natural foods store. Nice guy behind the counter, lots of customers chatting with him. Ended up leaving with a pack of cookies, some coffee and hot sauce for gifts, and some bulk rolled oats. I definitely recommend this place.

I stopped in at the Holiday Market for the first time today. I wasn't sure what to expect - would…read moreit be the same vendors as the Saturday Market, would everything be Christmas themed? The space was huge - they used the performance halls at the fairgrounds. It was busy and loud, but I was able to find all kinds of things there. There was no cost to get in which I appreciated. My partner was able to get Christmas gifts for people he'd been struggling to shop for, so that was a relief. Parking at the fairgrounds is ample and I had no problem finding a place to park. Getting in and out was also super easy. No cost to park, an added perk. We had lunch here and were glad we did. I had the mushroom mac from The Mac and it was good, but a bit congealed since it had been sitting for a while. My partner had the chicken and rice plate from Irie, the Jamaican booth, and it was so so good. The rice was incredibly well-seasoned and the chicken melted in our mouths. I would definitely get that plate myself next time. Overall I'm glad I gave the Holiday Market a try after living in Eugene for three years. I'll probably go every year now.

If you enjoy the Saturday Market, you will absolutely love the holiday market! It is even bigger…read moreand better than Saturday Market, indoors, and just a ton of fun to explore. I went Saturday with a friend and had the best time. Many vendors who are frequent flyers at the Saturday market are here as well. There are also local food vendors there, as well as live entertainment going on. There is something for everyone! I found an amazing piece of art for my office, some reusable household products, Christmas gifts, and more while I was there. If you are wanting to support small, local, friendly, and simply amazing local businesses this holiday season, you need to visit the holiday market. You won't be disappointed! Would I return? Absolutely. I had such a great time. Definitely worth a return visit next year.

Opened in January 2021, the Market Alley is the newest addition to the 5th Street Public Market…read more Located in the heart of downtown Eugene, you'll find a collection of unique shops, dining, wine & spirit tasting experiences and more. The 200-foot long covered "Market Alley" is sandwiched between the three-story Market Building (commercial and retail space), the Gordon Lofts Apartments (retail facing the Market Alley) and the Gordon Hotel at the opposite end of the Alley (across from the original 5th Street Public Market area). The Market Alley section was uncrowded while I visited with a friend, even though the original Market area was packed. We were on the lookout for certain Pendleton products, so it was a good excuse to checkout the area while there. As a plus, Heritage Distilling Co. was offering free tastings. I was already familiar with their Dual Barrel (Vanilla) Bourbon Whiskey...the night before experimenting with various whiskeys and liquors mixed with eggnog...yes, whiskey goes great with eggnog! And you thought science wasn't fun ;-) It was nice to sample some of Heritage Distilling Co's other high quality spirits...all very good! So if you haven't been down to the Market Alley, I do recommend a visit.

Was staying nearby, decided to check out the food courts. $19 for a TINY Greek salad with the…read moretiniest piece of salmon on it. The portion was aken to a half portion you'd get at any other place.. Food was from the Greek place in the food courts (Cafe Glendi?) - the one right next to the burger and Thai place. I'd skip because at $19 that salad was straight highway robbery. See pictures with a fork for size comparison. Also got a burger with fries from the burger spot. That was really good and the beer battered fries were amazing!

You know it really depends what time of year as to what you will find…read more In June, my wife and I made the trip and came away with largest most tasty marionberries we had ever seen.

This is not a pleasant place to shop. So many little (and not so little) scolding signs. " Do not…read moredo this, Do that." An unfriendly atmosphere. I understand that this is a family business, and they can run their business the way they want, but they're not interested in providing a warm and welcoming environment. I have been going in to this farmstand off and on for 8 years. Have always come away feeling some kind of way because of the juju. Last visit was, in fact, my last visit. Much prefer Groundworks Organics, or Santa Clara farmstands. Thistledown is just a little too cold and dismissive for me. Not my jam.

I was disappointed because I was looking for fresh fruit, not vegetables. There were a lot of small…read morehand-made tents selling jewelry, t-shirts and home made art. The area and weather was beautiful but parking was trying.

We have been to farmers markets in many cities in the United States, Mexico, France, Spain, Canada,…read moreUK. Each has its own culture. I would put the local Lane County Saturday Farmers Market against any of them for local in-season fruit, produce, eggs, meats, and baked goods and many other local products. It runs 11 months of the year. I can be found there at opening every Saturday unless we are out of town. Everything sold fresh is local and in season. Prepared food is made from local ingredients, mostly organic. On any given Saturday there are four or six bakeries with very fresh baked goods available with some of the best bread, croissants equal to Paris bakeries, many, many sweet and savory pastries. Many rural farm stands are represented with their complete in-season produce, fruit and vegetables. There are always three or four booths selling foraged mushrooms in season with a great variety of cultivated ones as well. Several vendors raise and sell the best eggs I have ever eaten. If you beat me there, you might get some double yoked ones, but they sell out fast. Meat for the freezer, fresh fish and canned fish, several hot food venders and if you can manage tastes in the morning several local pot distilleries are showing up these days. Everyone is pleasant and helpful and the culture is one of cooperation and helping other venders and customers so that all are successful. Come and check it out. The new pavement makes it easy to move around, stay dry. There are tables for you to eat your hot food. Don't forget to take some flowers home for the vase from the four or five vendors who are there regularly. The large open building houses about a third of the vendors with large open doors, the rest bring their own tents and the outdoor arrangement is easy to change for the day. You come too, but save a little bit for me!

My favorite farm in the area. Fresh products at a really great price. Small family business with…read moregreat people and great service. Check them out!!

From the owner: Free-Range, All Natural and Hormone Free Farm Products. Eggs & Meats. Duck, Chicken, Quail & Rabbit.read more

Local local local! Seasonal produce for every season…read more Apples! 2 super cute miniature Donkeys! Hazelnuts! Pumpkins! REAL CIDER!!!!! Do be ready for the turn bc this place is slightly off the main road, you'll take a little turn and find your self at a little pocket of bucolic realness.

We try to visit at least annually. Nice people, great produce. Homesy crafts and sundries. We went…read moretoday and they still had nice peaches and the apricots were coming in.

What a fabulous find ! Spotted their sign from the road and drove into their driveway. Once inside…read morethe building, my eyes immediately went to the luscious baskets of freshly picked strawberries. Their fragrance was overwhelming and I had to have a 3 pack then and there. Passed the tase test with flying colors! Also noticed the freshest basil I have ever seen at a farm stand. And now, I can say, it was more than amazing in our tomato sauce. Wonder how they kept it so fresh? The farm also sells honey, organic popsicles, dried blue and assortment veggies. June brings blueberries picking time. Imagine, organic berries that you can pick. I'd do it in a heartbeat if we were in the area. This is a must see if you enjoy tasteful organic produce.

This is a really neat organic farm on the way to the Cougar Hot Springs…read more My friend was planning to take me blueberry picking here after our dip in the hot springs, but alas... blueberry picking season was over! Fortunately, the nice lady manning the shop said we were still welcome to try the shriveled up berries and look around the farm. My friend and I really enjoyed seeing all the fruit trees, strawberries, rainbow chard (beautiful!), etc. The little shop with fresh farm fares was nice as well. They sell local honey and blueberry popsicles (they were $2 and so-so... I would pass on them if I were torn about whether to try them or not). In any case, the folks here are really nice. They offered my friend and me a slice of watermelon the farmers had been trying; I was warned that it was the tail end of watermelon season so they wouldn't be that great, but it was good enough. Also, apparently, the head farmer is only 26 and from Chicago. So random!