The best part about "Wednesdays in Willamette" is that it has a neighborhood street party vibe…read more Rather than stroll through the market and shop, it is integrated well with the shops and restaurants along Main Street so when the sun is shinning, the patios fill up and it is a fun place to hang. Changing the name from "farmer's market" to "street market" was a good one, since there really is a mix of vendors and it isn't dominated by produce. The challenging part about the market is that it feels a bit sparse compared to neighboring markets (Oregon City, Milwaukie, and Lake Oswego). It also snarls up traffic along Willamette Falls Drive on Wednesday evenings. The market has evolved over the past several years and they've tried different formats, including moving it to a different day of the week and a different venue. This is the back-where-it-all-started version of the market and I do like having a hump day event to look forward to in my 'hood during the summer. The market kicks off at 4:00p, but the beer/wine garden, hot food vendors (some booths, others are food carts), and live music start closer to 5:00p and wrap up at 8:00p. The best plan is to stop by one of the local restaurants for a HH cocktail early to get parking and grab a table then finish the evening with a stroll and some shopping. Pick up a fresh bouquet of flowers, farm fresh fruits and veggies, an ice cream from Scoop, or coffee from Transplant Coffee (serving Water Avenue coffee). The vendors may be limited, but they also have a nice selection. I am hoping that the market will continue to grow and thrive and add more vendors. They are doing a great job publicizing the market and including different special events (cake walk, rummage sale, etc.) and live music every week.

The biggest gem of local, fresh convenience in Aloha…read more 185th Produce is the perfect amount of quirky, rustic, and nostalgic, all tied up neatly in a weird little gift-like package for our neighborhood's own delight. The owners, Kristin & Jason, are some of the most humble, kind, helpful, and thoughtful people. Their kids work alongside them too, so this truly is a family business in every sense. Ask them about just about any product and they are beyond knowledgeable, and if they don't have what you're looking for, they'll make just about any inquiry on your behalf to see if they can make it happen. They feature local fruits, veggies, fungi, bread, desserts, pickles, dairy products, eggs, cider, kombucha, and so much more. I couldn't list everything even if I tried because they are ALWAYS bringing in new products and finding new local goodies. They're also so much more than a produce stand. They host community events like night markets, have the Dongbei Dumpling truck on Thursdays, and regularly feature other local artists, makers, and vendors. If you want to know what's happening or what's new, check out their Facebook page! They go live daily to show what's fresh, what just came in, and what's on the up and up. 185th Produce is one of those weird, wonderful little local gems that makes Aloha feel like home. I've been coming here for years, and somehow there's still always something new to discover.

It's pretty great to discover a new to you spot. I did not realize what an amazing selection they…read morehad! When the whole SNAP benefits nightmare happened, many places were giving out to those of us who are on benefits. I was grateful and held onto my credit which worked out perfectly. I got a last minute invite for Thanksgiving with friends and I wanted to make a few dishes to bring. My $20 credit was good till 11/30 so I spent a little over $6 on my SNAP card. All their produce is from local farms and I was in shock as to how gorgeous it is. Certain root vegetables like rutabegga, turnips and pearl onions can be challenging to get but they had them and they were some of the best I've ever seen! I couldn't resist some lemons and blood oranges because they looked so amazing. I also had to get apples, kale, and green onions. I realized I was dancing around while bagging some produce to 'Can I Kick It?' by A Tribe Called Quest... they even play good music??? Also, it's not often that the owners are right there working there at a business. Plus they're super nice and clearly love what they do! Thank you so much Kristin and Jason!

The Bull Mountain Farmers Market has wonderful food, produce, flowers and assorted arts and crafts…read more All the vendors are wonderful.

This FM is just my style. Not overwhelming, a little of this and that, reasonable prices. Fresh…read moreproduce, meat/eggs, prepared foods, coffee roaster, honey, jewelry, candles, flowers, plants, La Provence pastry. Sat and Sun! In parking lot at SW 112th off Pacific Highway in King City.

This farmers market is a little less hectic I'd say, and I dig it!…read more Nestled in a square parking lot, next to a few small businesses and a New Seasons, is the Orenco Farmers Market. Many times I've seen it and many times I've avoided it. But now I regret not checking it out the first time they opened up a few years ago. Here's a few tips and details: * Parking * Most folks park in the New Seasons parking lot, or down the residential streets. The times I've been here, the lot has never been full. So I've never had any issue finding parking. * Favorite Vendors * ~ The Pie Guy - out of North Plains. If you yelp that, you'll see why he's different. Love their variety of pies. ~ Pilgrim's Roasted Nut'z - Another North Plains favorite! You can literally go nuts buying more than one bag. ~ Kookido - UGH, mochi-filled cookies! I'm a mochi lover and chewy soft cookie kind of guy. These are heaven in a container! ~ Pablo Munoz Fruits - I'm all about their peaches and berries! ~ Martinez Family Farms - Come here early for these guys. They always have a long line to pay. ~ Favorite Produce - I dig their fresh flower bouquets. ~ Helvetia Vineyards & Winery - Another local wine favorite. Try a sample! ~ Baird Family Orchards - mmm mmm, gotta love them peaches! Especially their Sweet Sue yellow peaches. ~ Our Little Farm and Nursery - Haven't bought anything from these guys, but they're the ones that freshly roast peppers. People love'em! ~ Slow Rise Bakehouse - Located out of Forest Grove. Check out my ROTD for them ;) ~ Thompson Farms - The "pear guy"! He's picking bosc pears soon. I cannot wait! ~ Papa's Sunflower Seeds - Flavored roasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds. These are the guys that do team fundraising. ~ Ochoas Catering & Events - Necessito burrito! They wrap up fat burritos (and more) and their salsas are simply el mejor! For the most part, if it's a hot summer day, the market can close a bit early due to excessive heat. I've yet to go here on a rainy day. But in closing for my next visit, I'm trying the pasta lady, the hot sauce guy, and the fresh mini donuts. Oh and the mouthful momo stand. Support your locals folks!

I absolutely love visiting Orenco Station - Hillsboro market for the first time last weekend. From…read morethe moment you step foot into the market, you're greeted with the vibrant colors of fresh produce, hand-craft goods, yummy food, and more! It's a good opportunity to support local and small. Parking wasn't an issue as there is desinated parking areas in apartment lots in front of the market. My favorite part was the local food vendors! We grabbed momos (delicious), tacos (best tacos in Oregon in my opinion), and hummus. HIGHLIGHT OF MY WEEKEND! S/O to Ochoa Catering and Events and Hummus Spot for putting my partner and I in our taco and hummus era. The service from these vendors were great and it was fun chatting about how their business started. Orenco Station - Hillsboro market is laid back and a good break from the hustle and bustle of city life. We will be back!

Lowkey berry picking farm with lots of berries to choose from during peak berry season! You get…read moreyour bucket or tray from the tent and the adventure begins! The rows aren't as well-maintained as some of the other farms in the area (a little jungle like lol) but maybe that's part of the adventure. Can't beat $2/lbs on all berries! We came home with a BUCKET full of Ruby Raspberries and our favorite Marionberrries for under $6! No frills, friendly service, come early before it gets too hot! We were in and out in 30 minutes and happy with our harvest!

Just the best place to go for berries. They have them all. Their blueberries are really plentiful…read more The staff is super friendly and helpful.

Good overall quaint market, lots of choices offered, including quality vendors. Nice location as…read morewell.

I'm still trying to figure out exactly what happened behind the scenes, but I think there's trouble…read morein river city. For years, West Linn has held a farmer's market on Wednesday evenings in the Old Willamette neighborhood. Locals stroll along Willamette Drive mixing and mingling in stores and market stalls, listening to live music and grabbing a bite to eat. It feels more like a neighborhood block party than a full blown farmer's market. For that I go to Lake Oswego, Milwaukie or Oregon City. This year a second market came to town. To make things really confusing, the Willamette Saturday Farmers Market took the URL of the West Linn Farmer's Market that still operates on Wednesdays and has a new website (http://westlinnfarmersmarket.org/). If the West Linn Farmer's Market is small, then the Willamette Saturday Farmers Market is tiny. At first I wasn't sure if it was even operating since there is no activity on the street. While there is a nice banner in front of the Historic Willamette General Store, you need to walk through the general store and the hardware store to the back courtyard to find the market. And I have trouble calling it a market since it is comprised of about three tables with a few folks selling limited produce and merchandise from 19th Street Farms, Ek Farms and other local businesses. The low rating is primarily due to the selection of produce and number of vendors in relation to other farmers markets in the area. I would actually characterize this more as a farm stand. Nothing against the vendors or the quality of the merchandise, it is just really hard to find and limited in scope. They are wrapping up for the season in October. It will be interesting to see if they expand operations next year. 2013 schedule: 11a-4pm starting in late May - October.

We visited this farm multiple time for U-pick blackberries, raspberries, peppers and grapes! Love…read moreit!

There really isn't anything bad to say. Staff were sooo friendly to us and the kids, made them feel…read moreso welcome. Directions were clear and the whole family had fun with our first berry season picking experience. We will absolutely go back for the different produce in upcoming seasons to come.

This place is the real deal! The best honey and jam I've ever had. And the service was great. I…read moredefinitely recommend.

Love love love Greenville farms!!!! Jam is delicious, customer service phenomenal. Delicious!read more