Always so much fun to go out to Pioneer Peak and pick vegetables. Pyrahs provides a wonderful…read morecommunity service by opening up their fields and also having special days for children

We came out here with a few friends for something to do on a Saturday in August. I think I hadn't…read morebeen here since I was a kid. Followed car directions and found it no problem. They have a dirt parking lot that was filling up fast. As we headed over I was noticing all the things they have to offer. They had mini golf course with the balls and putts out I think it was open? And free? Not sure. There were a board of rules to follow but I didn't notice it till we were checking out. It was a little confusing on where to start but we just walked in and went straight the the crops. They also had little trikes for kids to ride and a huge inflated strawberry jumping pad that kids were all over. We started from the back of the field at the bokchoy which we got a couple of. You should bring a knife to cut the vegetables. Don't know if they provide cutters if you don't bring your own. They had tons of plants growing. Several feet wide and who knows how long with rows of bokchoy, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and other things. We got bokchoy, one head of broccoli, and 4 pretty big Yukon gold potato's all for $5. We had carrots and other things growing in our garden at home so got minimal vegetables. Our friends got huge bags of carrots potatoes and other things. They paid around $30. Way cheaper than the store and guaranteed Alaskan Grown lol plus it's a great way to spend the day and experience something new. Not sure if this was the end or beginning or middle of the picking season but most crops were picked heavily on the beginning of the rows and you had to walk halfway down to find a plethora of picking options. Except for the carrots they had been picked over pretty well but still lots available. Most of them had several arms and people didn't want them. The potatoes were huge and had been tilled so you just pick them up off the ground, minimal digging required. The soil everywhere was very dry like they hadn't watered ever. Maybe they cut back when everything is pretty much grown. After you are done picking you stand in line to check out. We had to wait a little bit, like 15 minutes to check out because they were a lot of people there. They apologized for the wait time but it wasn't a big deal. They weigh everything then give you a price. I think they had price per pound posted somewhere but nothing was out in the open where you could see it easily. Overall I would definitely come back. We grow a lot of our own things in our backyard but lots of people don't have that option or don't want to. Fun place!

This was a nice little visit, and I enjoyed speaking to the woman who is the longtime curator,…read moremuseum director. This little museum is located right on the Iditerod trail. And I had a hard time finding this museum, because I had been told: "I don't know that the museum really has an address. It is located on 13.9 Goosebay Rd, Wasilla." However, one thing I found sad was to see the taxidermy of a baby seal. I guess this is an Alaskan thing.

Hidden gem of Alaskan history. This old ghost town was deserted in 1917, after railroad reached…read moreAnchorage and bypassed Knik, causing major economy disaster for locals. People were packing their houses, yes I am not mistaking - HOUSES and moving out. It took them 1 night to turn prosperous town into a ghost. There are only 2 original buildings left, one of them is now a museum. You can learn a lot from the knowledgeable docents over there about native history and dog mushing.

My husband and I lived in Alaska until last year. We miss the wonderful vegetables this family…read moregrows. Check them out. You will be glad you did.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Fruit & Vegetable Packers…read more- Fruit & Vegetable Growers & Shippers - Fruit & Vegetable Markets - Farmers Market

This market has thinned out a lot since my visit 13 years ago. Today when we went (a Sunday in…read moreJune), there was one total strip of retail and food vendors combined. The rest of the lot was amusement park rides. There was a booth to dress up and take photos with Alaskan huskies, ulu knives, handmade candles, fur, photography, jewelry, and my favorite: Christmas ornaments made of Alaskan clay. I had to get one and start my travel Christmas tree ornament collection. Paid parking across the street and they were actively ticketing!

Decent little market, but there really were not that many vendors as I was expecting. Only one row,…read morewith a majority of them having food. The carnival rides took up a majority of the parking lot, which limited how many vendors could possibly be there. With it only open a few months, I would expect more vendors to be out when the weather is nice. I honestly was pretty disappointed in how little they offered. There were a few decent stands, but the prices seemed to be pretty high compared to what was being offered and seemed to be more geared towards tourists rather than folks living in the area.

Huge fan of this place. It's one of the busier Saturday markets. Fresh local veggies? Check. Fresh…read morecaught seafood? Check. Man standing in the middle with a guitar singing Dead covers? Check. Locally grown obscure mushrooms? Check. I love this place and the fact it's less than 10 minutes from my house. I try to come here for all my veggie needs. It's a little more expensive, but you pay for quality. Food doesn't have to ripen on the way to Alaska, so you can actually taste the sweetness and fullness of every vegetable sold here. Open from 9AM-2PM. Get here early. Parking is limited.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! It's on our early AM Saturday Routine! Rempels Farms is a staple today we got…read moremustard greens and their black mollies (low glycemic) potatoes, squash blossoms and tomatoes. Then our cucumber lady who also sells lions mane mushrooms. Didn't have the mushrooms today, but we still have some from last week. Then Arctic Choice the seafood monger! Today 1.5 lbs of side stripe shrimp I'll make a Ceviche from. What Lingcod Yes - darn they ran out NOooo! Okay they had white king salmon my wife's favorite but I opted for Simpson Bay AK Oysters! I grill these in my special new cast iron oyster skillets! 2 dozen Oysters are a weekly staple during the summer when the markets in full swing. We then went and grabbed some super huge radishes from another vendor. Oh yeah a bread that's super high quality that Leila can eat Calugine from Zoi Food for life it's special for wheat sensitive people and vegans. Then to Beach Tribe Sodaworks for a 4-Pack of Jamaican Kombucha - Perfect with Gin - A Kombucha Gin & Tonic - Hello. All vendors take cash, some take credit cards so bring some of both. There's always something good there!

I admire that these local growers and artist are trying to create a thriving Farmers Market…read more Admittedly it was cold and wet hence not many vendors but the ones there were friendly snd eager to talk about their items. I did buy a small wooden bowl made by Larry Carte, Lac-Ak.

Wow, what a great sense of community!…read more I highly recommend stopping by the Spenard Farmer's Market, the earlier the better. The feel isn't that of "kitschy touristy keepsakes", as the downtown market often is. These are all local businesses run by locals. In addition to lots of fresh produce, there are also lots of hip new businesses serving up great eats. And they have live music. They've also got "kiddie tables" for the little ones. Some of the businesses I've seen here include: Dipper Donuts: https://www.yelp.com/biz/dipper-donuts-anchorage Pikiniki: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pikiniki-anchorage Spenard Windmill: https://www.yelp.com/biz/spenard-windmill-anchorage?osq=windmill

Not a huge market this early in the growing season, but each stall was run by delightful people and…read morewe walked away with some of the best tasting tomatoes EVER. The music by the Traveling Fleas was also so much fun!

I'm enjoying adventurous Alaska & part of that is the essence of good eats especially with fruits &…read morevegetables. Although this is a small farmer's market, all you need are a few stalls with excellent stuff & you have a simple salad, a delightful dessert or a versatile vegetable fricassee. There's stalls with fine flowers, healthful honey, a parade of pickled items like garlic & other pickled delicacies, marvelous mushrooms, various vegetables & flavorful fruits. Most take credit card. I learned about pink as wells as lion's mane mushrooms. And I know that $2 for a bunch of orange beets with vitamin filled beet greens to boot is a showstopper. Don't even get me started on $3 giant leeks. I could eat just those with toast points. While it may not be for you, nobody gets more excited or fanatical about a festive farmer's market.

I have watched Arctic Organics grow the freshest, most pure (organically) products for more than 30…read moreyears. Apart from the owners being friendly, ethical, careful and fair, their produce is top notch, even world class. They are committed and caring employers, and many seasonal employees return the next year(s). A person can learn from them how to make their own gardens grow better, and their offerings in the winter are welcome splashes of taste and color in cold-weather soups and side dishes. Thanks AO for the years of superior root vegetables, fertilizer, herbs, greens and flowers. You're the best!

From the owner: Arctic Organics is a small scale family vegetable farm near Palmer, Alaska We produce premium…read morequality, pesticide-, GMO-, and chemical-free produce and practice sustainable farming techniques. We grow 100% of the produce we sell, use as many local resources as possible, and encourage a direct sustainable connection between farmers and consumers in our community.

I shopped here while in Anchorage. The location was convenient to my lodging in midtown and the…read moreother appointments I had. It was nice to be able to get locally grown produce and especially nice to get things not available at a place like Costco, where I usually do my bush shopping. A lot of the produce was super-sized and this worked out because even though the items were often priced by weight, there was a max price per item for many of the veggies. Some of the most memorable items were several colors of giant cauliflower heads, a massive daikon radish, and big bunches of greens.

I like coming here on Wednesdays to get vegetables and peruse the teas and honey selections. The…read moreprices vary, and can get expensive, but I like to support local farmers so it's worth it. There are the usual offerings of potatoes and carrots through the winter, with more variety as we head into summer. Recently, I came in and got a Thai basil plant for $5. The website says this market is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Will come again.