Decided to stop in here to see if they6 had anything delicious to buy. We did find a few treats and…read morethe biggest apple I'd ever had for sure. That thing was a monster and it was delicious. Fresh and crisp, just perfect. It's really just a little store but they have some good options and great fruit. If you're in the area you should give them a chance and see what they have.

Stopping at Smiley's because we liked the name, we found the biggest, most hugest pears and apples!…read moreThat Big Corinne Bosc I took a pic of came home with me - it was over a pound just for one pear. The tasting area inside yielded some very tasty jams (I got the Peach Mango which is a savory jam with peaches, mangoes, tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, onions & spices - great on crackers!). Sweet little stop along the Hood River Fruit Loop.

What a delightful stop along the fruit loop in Hood River. Just down from Packers Orchards (see my…read morereview) and on the way to Odell is this gem is just off to the left if your heading toward Odell - can't miss the big red barn. We stopped in and immediately were greeted by a friendly teenager who offered us slices from their freshly picked peaches. Sublime. There were a lot of peaches and cherries to choose as well as soap, homemade crafts, used books (all sales are donated to the local animal shelter - bonus!), honey sticks, honey in the bear, clothes and lots of other treasures. One of the owners, Lisa, was there and we engaged in a lively conversation. It was a great time. And I gladly spent at Cody Orchards because I believe supporting local businesses is what makes Oregon great. Sure, you can go to Fred Meyer and buy a peach but you have no idea if it came from Mexico, California or Ecuador. Buy directly from a local orchard or farm and you KNOW it's locally grown. No brainer. Visit them this summer and enjoy knowing your dollars feed local economy while you feed your body healthy and sustainable fruit. You'll be glad you did.

Number 13 on the Fruit Loop. Support family-run farms and visit this little marketplace for all of…read moreyour produce needs. It's awesome to go during the pear festival in September and get to taste some of their fresh ciders and do a "pie walk." I also really enjoy their cherries - the atticus are my favorite.

How have I never stopped in before! Probably because I'm always on my way to a hike or wine…read moretasting, and as I head back to the bridge, I just want to get home. I'm not making that mistake again! Dickey's is so worth the stop! Inside is so large and spacious. Lots of bins of fresh produce based on what's in season. Blackberries, peaches, blueberries, apples, corn, various greens, melons, green beans, strawberries to name a few. Plus all your produce staples like onions, potatoes, various salad greens, broccoli, spinach, shallots, lemons, limes, green onions, sweet peppers, hot peppers and more. Many of their their products are jarred for sale. They have several types of jams from local farms. Get the red-sour cherry and the marionberry! Oh, and the fig jam, so good with prosciutto on pizza or a crostini. They have lots of Dickey's pickled veggies, too: beans, garlic, asparagus, carrots, giardena. And so many salsas with various fruit. Don't forget to pick up a jar of local. honey - they have all sizes and the prices can't be beat. Very nice selection of local wines, too! Some of their other customers told me to buy a frozen fruit pie, raving about how they taste homemade. I was tempted, but I wasn't heading straight home so I'll make a special trip for that when I'm entertaining or invited to dinner. They were out of fresh eggs, but I'm glad to know they carry them for when my egg dealer is out. Yes, that's what I call her! LOL. Once you start cooking with fresh eggs, there is no going back. They also have lots of pet and farm animal supplies, perennials and house plants. Plenty of parking out front, make Dickey's a stop anytime you are passing through Bingen on Hwy 14.

Great little local produce store. Classic rustic ambiance. Modest selection, but high quality…read moreproduce. They also carry other grocery items, plants, and a nice selection of local wines.

Located right in the waterfront in charming Stevenson, I love stopping at this farmers market for…read morefresh fruit, veggies and gorgeous flowers grown locally. Everything always looks so colorful and gorgeous! Lots of other goodies, too, like delicious baked goods, my kryptonite! I always limit myself to just two items and then round it out with a basket of fresh salad greens, ripe fruit, sugar snap peas and other veggies. Jams, pickled veggies, pepper jelly, local honey, responsibly raised chicken, pork, beef and seafood, oysters - it's all here! Mushrooms, beets, garlic, potatoes, onions, Swiss chard, rhubarb, kale, cabbage, basil, herbs - the list goes on and on. Cheese and olive oil, too. Love all crafts and non-food products, too. One of the vendors makes handmade soaps and lotions. The patterns on the soaps are so pretty and look lovely in my powder room. They smell wonderful and are not drying on my hands. The aprons are also wonderful and come in so many colors and patterns. I've bought several for myself as I'm always cooking and these protect my clothes. I've gifted several as well. Love the handmade birdhouses, so clever! There is jewelry, some carved wood bowls. So many gift items for yourself or a friend. Whenever I drive to the Gorge via the Washington side, which has amazing views of the Columbia, I stop at Stevenson Farmers a market and a few of the shops in town. The Farmers Market is seasonal, Mid June - Mid October on Saturdays from 0am-2pm. I really appreciate that they are open until pm. Plenty of parking. Friendly vendors. Wonderful products. Gorgeous setting.

The Hood River Farmers Market was one of the highlights of our trip! It had such a fun, welcoming…read morevibe, and a great mix of local vendors offering everything from fresh produce to handmade goods. The prices were very fair, especially considering the high quality of everything. We tried a few different things, but the brisket breakfast sandwich was absolutely next-level--tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent. We're still thinking about it! Everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly and kind--several vendors even offered water for our puppy, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel even more at home. If you're in Hood River on a market day, don't miss this! Great food, great people, and an awesome way to support local.

I love farmers markets. This was fun and big, but a little on the expensive side. We did seem to…read morebuy a little bit of everything. Meat, cheese, bakery goods, gifts. But if you are looking to make a fun charcuterie board, this is the place. My favorite spot was the hummus stand. Everyone was friendly and kept a clean area.

$2.50 a pound for delicious sweet, tangy, juicy cherries! Evan's Fruit Co in Mosier Oregon is a…read morefarm that invites guests to pick and fill their own buckets full of cherries. I went a couple of weeks ago on a very warm Saturday. After a visit to their neighbor winery Analemma Vineyards, we came to the highly recommended Evan's Fruit Company. I had such a great experience finding and picking cherries from various trees. These beautiful prolific trees grew the most amazing cherries- the best I have ever tasted. It's encouraged that you bring your own bag of packaging to take your bounty home, but don't worry if you aren't prepared, they will give you a bag to take with you. The farm is full of green trees with happy dots of colorful cherries. I loved this experience and would love to return for peaches or something else that they grow depending on the season.

$2/lb for peaches and $1.75/lb for cherries. Lots of fun for the kids. Wheelbarrows available. Came…read morehere on a Thursday afternoon in July and it was very quiet, just one employee present. Looks like there is also a drop box when nobody is around? Port a potty toilets and hand washing stations with soap available. Would be awesome if they added a little refreshment stand!

Loved picking blueberries here! Not all the bushes are the same variety, and they are not marked,…read moreso make sure you try the blueberry before you pick. Some are definitely better than others. The owner was telling me how much compost they put on their bushes, and it seemed impressive. They also plant beautiful California poppies around the bases of some of the bushes.

This is a great place to visit for some organic blueberry picking! The James's are welcoming and…read morehelpful. You'll be directed to the berries and newbies shown how to judge perfect ripeness. Sunscreen for the forgetful, & Popsicles for kids on hot days. An interesting array of exotic chickens, a Ugandan crane, geese and turkeys make for kid fun also.

Certified organic farm located in Hood River offering some of the finest fruits at Porland's…read morefarmers markets, including the Saturday Farmers Market at PSU. Third generation, family owned and operated. Tamiyasu Orchards grows outstanding organic peaches, plums, apricots, blueberries, apples, cherries (both sweet and tart), and seedless table grapes. Impressive backstory. In1906 Gunichi Tamiyasu, eighteen years old, left his farming family in Hiroshima, Japan, to board a ship bound for San Francisco. He made his way from California to Oregon, laying track for the railroad, then fell in love with the beauty of Hood River and leased some land and began his orchards. In 1941 after the outbreak of WWII he and his family were taken from their home and forcibly relocated and interned. After the war ended the family returned to Hood River to find their orchards overgrown, their equipment stolen, and every window in their house smashed. Slowly but surely the Tamiyasu family worked their way back. Quality products. Some of the very best fruit available at the PSU Farmers Market.

Have been buying a variety of their different organic apple varieties this year at the PDX Farmers…read moreMarket. All are beautiful fruit and super delicious! Better priced than organic in the grocery.