* Top u-pick! *…read more We've been on a U-pick kick this summer, trying to explore the various organic options available. This farm is now at the top of our list for U-pick! Here's why: - Really feels like a family farm. A couple and their little girls were all under a sun tent waiting for u-pickers to greet you. - Peaceful. We didn't see any other u-pickers at all. It was like being in a private blueberry field! - Very friendly. The man walked us into the field and showed us where the good blueberry bushes were that were perfectly ripe and ready to be picked. None of the sending you off to the fields to search randomly for the good stuff! - Quality. The bushes are older, and produce an amazingly sweet richly flavoured berry. We enjoyed them yesterday with some of our homemade vanilla ice cream. Today they are going into a blueberry crumble - which I can't wait to sample when it finishes baking! - Ease of picking. The bushes had huge numbers of berries clumped together. They almost looked like bunches of grapes! You literally could put two hands under a clump, give it a bit of a vibration and dozens of ripe berries fall into your hands. - Farming methods. This is a certified organic farm. Not just "following practices" as many claim. Fully certified. They also are certified biodynamic. So you know it is long term sustainable. Very nice. It feels good to eat things you know have not been contaminated with pesticides, and also that are fully sustainable so they will be there for years to come. - Setting. Located in the Chilliwack Valley, but fairly close to the mountains. So you have a beautiful view of the mountains while picking. Call me crazy but somehow it didn't feel as hot as when you are in an open field with no mountains in the distance. So even though it was 28 degrees it was quite comfortable. - Price. For organic they are very reasonably priced at $2.20/lb. They took a bit off for the weight of the bucket too (80 cents) - very fair pricing. - Setup. Even though you are in the middle of a field, they have a portable water cooler so that you can wash off your hands after picking. There is a porta-potty too. But we didn't venture in there. So no comment on that! The ripe berry bushes are also covered in a clear mesh tent so that the sun still gets in, but the birds do not pick away at the ripe berries. So you enter through an opening in the mesh and totally feel outdoors, but in reality it is a semi-protected environment. The farm grows all sorts of things (carrots, beets, squash, beans, cucumbers, arugula, kale, romaine, corn, and even beef and eggs), but focuses the u-pick on berries. The other products are available from them through their farmer's market visits apparently. Overall this is just a wonderful day trip getting a bit out of the city, seeing the scenery, picking some amazingly sweet berries, and enjoying playing with the farm dog (who is very friendly as well). We'll definitely be back!

I visited Lepp Farmer's Market to get local products such as vegetables, fruits, cured meats,…read morecondiments, ready-to-serve items, and fresh meats. I also visit this place for food events. The "Taste of the Market" event is always organized before the Christmas season each year. I always enjoy the vendors' products, such as cheese, cooked foods, chocolate, olive oil, cured meats, desserts, and more. This event is really fun! Each product is unique and delicious, and we get to try small bites from every vendor. This year, all the vendors' foods were excellent. I especially enjoyed Mt. Lehman Cheese's aged cheddar, Those Pretzels, Lepp Market's turkey cranberry sausage, Grass Roots' smoked cheese, Madame Loïk's whipped cheese, Callister Craft Soda, Centennial's cookie dough spread, Fraser Valley hazelnuts, Charlie Ivy's olive oil, and a cranberry spread served on top of nachos (unfortunately, I forgot the vendor's name). It was a fantastic event that I attend every year. If you missed it, I highly recommend checking it out next year!

Beautiful farm market with extremely fresh produce. They have their own Lepp branded bread, juice,…read moreice cream, coffee beans, meats, etc. Many cuts of meat that look top quality. Of course everything was quite pricey because you pay for the quality. The day I went, they featured fresh raw (not fermented or heated) hot sauce by local BC brand Caliente. The owner of the business was there giving samples on homemade chips! It was delicious and felt good to support local. They have their Lepp ice cream stand outside, $5.95 for a scoop. There are picnic tables outside with umbrellas to have your ice cream. We took home half pints for $6.95. It is some of my favourite ice cream because they use full fruits (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry flavours) and it has a velvety texture. Their cafe inside has great classic bakery items like red velvet cake, cinnamon buns, scones. They have coffee, sandwiches, soup which makes the market a great stop when travelling through the lower mainland and wanting a quick bite. The beef goulash was amazing! So hearty almost like a chili, bits of beef throughout. Lemon square could've been more sour. It was quite sweet and the frosting was additional sweetness. Coffee was standard. They said they use Ricardo coffee beans. There is bar style seating inside. You can also buy their food items frozen to take home!

Great Vendors.... perfect location with lots of parking and easy access from I-5 .... fresh fruit…read morepopsicles, flowers, soaps, hand made crafts, great plants, best Honey in PNW.

This is a fairly new market in the Bellingham area. It is really nice. New indoor bathrooms, local…read moreorganic farmers, jewelry, soap, art etc... There is some food, coffee, both freshly brewed & available to purchase, flowers, knitted goods and the market will have an estimated 60 vendors by mid-summer! Not as crowded yet as the Bellingham Farmers Market and parking is easier too. As Ferndale is an up & coming town it will only grow and become better! It is along the river & it is very clean with benches every so many yards & really pretty. I love having this here where I live. Check it out!

Always gotta snap a pic on the goat cart. We have one of the best farmer's markets still that I've…read moreever seen.

Visiting from Las Vegas, this market was a highlight of the trip. We don't see anything like this…read morein the desert. Beautiful morning in WA for a stroll through the farmers market!!!The vibrant colors and heartiness of the produce were amazing, looked las if everything was just picked at the farm and set up for us to enjoy! In addition to the produce, they were many unique ceramics, wood works, soaps, honey, hot sauce,...Something for everyone! Tip- get here early parking fills up quick.

Moved into the neighborhood late last year and this was the closest farmers market in town and they…read moredefinitely have quality items! They get eggs locally from Abbotsford colony farm, fresh apple cider, grass fed meats and so much more! Service and staff are always so friendly and so I decided to give the delivery service a try since if you purchase over 100+ it's free delivery locally. Great service, delivered food next day at 11:30am, the driver followed my deliver instructions and besides not having Roma tomatoes they subbed for hot tomatoes and added 2 more free of charge, I didn't mind since I just needed a tomato. Will be making Meridian my permanent local farmer's grocery store to shop at! Highly recommend grocery!

For the holidays I ordered a boneless Turkey and Prime Rib roast. They were both top grade and do…read moredelicious. I also had them both delivered and the delivery cost was cheap. The products were delivered well packaged and delivered on time. I will definitely be shopping at Meridian again and again!

a good place for fresh produce and a good selection of frozen food. I was told that the Grandmas…read moreDill pickles were really great dill pickles, so I bought a jar. I have to say the were not the best dill pickles I have ever had not even close. they were not bad but also not very dilly or even much on garlic. the hot pepper did little more than add a touch of colour. And at $13.99 for a 1 quart mason jar they are not the best buy. Sorry Grandma but I do not agree with what I was told and should have saved my money for a better pickle.

Everything that was ordered probably 10 different items of finger food and they were all the best I…read morehave tasted so far. Purchased through a school fundraiser so we divided them between us no complaints!

We stayed at The Landmark Hotel and lucky enough to just walk over to Orcas Island Farmers Market…read more It was a cool and breezy July day. There were at least a dozen food stalls selling anything from home baked bread, cookies, donuts, Mexican food, and Asian. There were stalls selling arts and crafts which are unique to Orca's. We picked up some lunch and enjoyed as the local band sweet music on the stage. A few folks and their kids got off the ground and started dancing. What a scene, as if it's out of a movie scene. It was truly magical.

After a couple of wintertime visits to Orcas, I was really looking forward to a summer trip. That…read moreexcitement was enhanced, even more than I would confess, by the prospects of seeing what the farmers market looks like here. Orcas has a long and rich agricultural history and I've seen plenty of farms and roadside farm stands that stood vacant in Decemeber. I was stoked for summer. Cue COVID.... Well, I'm happy to report that the market was still happening. I'm glad they didn't throw in the towel on it, though from what I'm told it was vastly different this year. Oh, you can imagine that in previous years there wasn't a mandatory handwashing station at the entrance. And I imagine there weren't dots on the ground to indicate where you should wait in order to approach each booth one party at a time. But more importantly, I'm told that the market, even though it's small and mighty in its biggest years, was only very teeny this year. There were probably 7-8 booths there, and that made for a quick visit. Still, we bought some flowers at one booth, and a bar of locally made soap at another, so we did our best to support the vendors who are making an effort despite the restrictions. I have nothing but love for a farmers market, and nothing but admiration for the participants. Though we were only here for a little bit, I'm glad we made it.

I love this farmer's market. Love the fresh , organic produce and handmade baked goods. They also…read morehave a corner for some delicious foods. So cool! I appreciate the focus on local and eco-conscious products. There's also live music, food trucks, and a warm community atmosphere that makes it great. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in Victoria on a Saturday

What she said below still holds till this day, even four years later! Also a huge fan of what…read morethey've done during the COVID-19 pandemic! Come show some locals some loving and support their growth via purchasing their products, even if it's just a baked good or if it's a jar of hot sauce, every little bit counts!

It's a good size farmers market for the rural area. They have a number of vendors with fresh…read morefruits and vegetables. I got a delicious scone from one place and some nice purple beans and green beans from another. Then got some fruit from a local farm but it was over ripe and they put some bad fruit on the bottom. Got some freshly made carmel corn and it was great.

Love this market! Tons of different booths and right on the waterfront boardwalk! A super fun…read morelittle Saturday adventure!