Sometimes when we travel to new places we wonder how to meet the locals and learn what they are…read moregenerally about and the vibe that they exude. Well if you're ever in Bend, Oregon (and are wondering the same thing) we'd recommend giving their Farmer's Market in the Northwest Crossing neighborhood a try. If I were to overly simplify the local vibe I'd describe it as laidback. Not like the SoCal surfer mindset where most things are deemphasized in importance ("Dude, you should just chill!), but more like the quality of life mindset where living and appreciating each moment carries great value ("Man, isn't it great to be HERE right now?"). Clearly participating in the proverbial "rat race" holds little value in this place. Hosted every Saturday (June-September, 10:00-2:00) you'll find a wide array of unique booths to stroll by. You might expect the fresh produce, but may be surprised by the honey, gourmet mushrooms, grass fed beef, pies, hummus, and soaps. The emphasis here is on the local products that they proudly produce. We heard about the Farmer's Market from several of the locals and they suggested that spending 2 hours is pretty typical. While we wondered if that might be more than we needed, we found ourselves losing track of time because we became immersed in meandering about just soaking up the atmosphere and chatting with the locals (both the attendees and the vendors). If we lived here I think we might just come back every week! And that's...Henry's Take. #bendfarmersmarket #bendvibe #unplug

Great NWX community event. Seasonal but well worth checking out but be considerate of parking in…read moreany of the private lots. Tons of street parking. All NWX shops open, lots of booths, food, music and happy people. Note this is a no dogs event.

Love this place and their selection of items. I got goat meat here recently and it was delicious…read more The staff is always incredibly nice and helpful

Perfect food. Perfect people Everything is wonderful. Easy access from parking area.read more

OMG! We just ate one of Farmer Brown's cantaloupes. It was like candy. The best I've eaten in many…read moreyears. Check out this gem of a produce stand.

Apparently this place is permanently closed! Update would've been nice on yelp! Drove from…read moreSunriver to come here to find out it is closed and only a food truck is on the property. No idea how long it has been closed.

I Just love to visit other towns Farmers Markets when I have the opportunity. Since we were…read morespending a week in Bend, Oregon I was happy that I would get to attend their weekly market. Their market runs from May - October and is located in downtown Bend in Brooks Alley. It was not as big as I had hoped but there was still an ample amount of fruits, veggies, meats, baked goods, flowers, pies, and other vendors showing their products. What I was so excited about was how fresh the produce was. Being a desert dweller, so much of our produce has to travel in from other places and it tends to get so dry. The strawberries here were just so juicy! The red peppers were gorgeous. After we walked around for a bit, It was close to lunch to I ordered a wood fired pizza. Fresh out of the oven, it was just what we needed. There are tables where you can eat or you can walk down to Drake Park and enjoy a great view of the Deschutes River while you dine. All the vendors were friendly and helpful and when I return I will attend again.

Great place to pick up local food and food products. Nothing better than fresh from the farm…read moreproduce. We even got some local made whiskeys. I grew up with an Italian plum tree in my backyard and was happy to get a little taste of a childhood memory.

10/10 the man the myth the vegetable…read more But fr the food is amazing and I loved the stuff I made with it!!

TVM in La Pine is one of my favorite establishments I have ever frequented in my life. I would…read moreconsider Jodi a friend, and enjoy our conversations as much as the delicious fresh produce he sells. You always see him working his tail off in there - rotating product, wetting down the highly perishables, or organizing the awesome condiments they sell. We count down the days every year until the stand opens, and weep when it closes. Shoot, we go in when we don't even need anything just because we want to shop there. We will forever and always be loyal patrons of TVM.

Found this place at 4th of July Freedom Festival in Klamath Falls. They serve fresh roasted corn…read moreon the cob that's best ever! The owners are a couple who are very friendly. You can have your corn dipped in butter before shower at their spice bar. We skipped this part and dressed the corn with fresh lemon juice as the owner suggested. Then, we added a little bit of Parmesan cheese and Cajun spice. The combination sounded weird to me but turned out surprisingly well. We liked it so much that we went back the next day and bought more to share with family on our way back home:P

My family's favorite Farmers Market in Oregon. More variety than you'd think could be packed into…read morethat small park. Mix of produce stands, small bakeries, pickles, arts and craft type items, CBD lotions, dog treats. Everybody is so nice and friendly here, tourists and locals and vendors. Nice change from the stressed-out Farmers Markets around that have a big selection but hot pavement, the people are usually rude or just worn out. At Sisters Farmers Market I met some great ranchers with perfect cuts of grass-fed beef, they also sell eggs, turned out they are neighbors of ours in Tumalo area. Our kids run around in the splash pad. Wife likes the music. Also nice that it's right across the street from Sisters Saloon (great ribs), The Barn food trucks (good drinks, pizza, vegan bowls).

Loved this! More like a local market than farmers market, less food and more local makers! But…read moreloved it. Good goodies from so many amazing vendors!

Danny doesn't always have the largest selection of fruit and he isn't always open (he travels back…read moreand forth to his family's farm in California) but what he does have is always top notch. The quality of the oranges he has throughout the winter and into the spring is amazing. Last summer we practically lived on the various summer fruits (peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, strawberries, etc). It is blasphemy in these parts not to claim that Oregon Strawberries are the best in the world but some of Danny's California strawberries were better than anything I remember since I was a kid. Yum!

This is a relatively small farmers market, but then again, Redmond is still a relatively small…read morecommunity! On my inaugural visit this week, I noted there were a variety of (mostly) local vendors selling high quality fresh produce, a good food truck, and some interesting local crafts/apparel (e.g. hand made leather items). The location is exceptionally nice for a farmers market, with beautiful lawns, water fountains, seating, park tables, a bike repair station, wide sidewalks, and walking distance to many more businesses throughout downtown Redmond. The highlight for my young kids was definitely the food truck and that the farmers market is next to the Centennial Park splash pad (a fountain for playing in the water). We perused the stands, purchased some tasty food, sat on the lawn and ate, and then watched the kids play in the water. For those trying to find it, the market is located in Centennial Park in Redmond, OR and meets on Tuesdays 3-6pm throughout June to early September.

From the owner: Meet local makers and farmers at the Redmond Farmers Market…read more Find local Central Oregon farm-fresh produce, organic eggs and meat, bakers, makers and crafters, fresh flowers, starts, plants and much more. Come shop local every Tuesday from 3-6pm in downtown Redmond at Centennial Park (corner of 7th and Evergreen) from early June to early September. We're social distancing and following our state and county guidelines to keep you safe. We accept FDNP & WIC fruit & veggie vouchers as well as SNAP (Oregon Trail cards). We're also dog-friendly.