I happened upon Ben's while looking for a place to buy some locally raised flowers on the way to…read morevisit my mother. After seeing a sign on the main road, I followed it to a lighted reader board out in front of an immaculate home and farm, about a quarter mile west of Highway 47. I was right away struck by how pretty and well-maintained the grounds and stand area were. The proprietors and 2 friendly dogs greeted me. My sunflowers were personally cut from a large garden near the stand, while I browsed for corn and cucumbers that looked too delicious to pass up. It was a very hot day, and she took extra care to choose individual flowers that would last a while in the weather. The price was extremely reasonable, 6 stems for $2.50. Their website notes that the young brother and sister owners are 4th generation farmers of the land, descended from the orignal Dutch farming community of Verboort. Neat! They grow heirloom seeds, tomatoes, corn, pumpkins, peppers, string beans, onions, carrots, gourds and squash, in addition to cukes, corn and fantastic sunflowers. Ben's is open during August, September and October from noon to dusk (sixish), and, if they happen not to be there, a sign on the counter says they offer self service on the honor system. A nice touch--this does not happen in Portland! I've already recommended Ben's to a couple of people in Forest Grove. I'm happy to support this sustainable, community-oriented business and will make a point to go back whenever I'm in the area.

I getting sleepy, but this place is AWESOME I enjoy the vendors and the crafts and Art sections.read more

I love how our community comes together here! And such a great variety! Plus you can find new farms…read moreto visit!

The smoked sausage, sauerkraut, honey, and fresh produce are wonderful. The owners are proud to…read moresmoke their meats and make nearly everything from scratch using their farm products. It is super satisfying to buy from these hard working farmers. You can also find them like we did --at the Portland Farmers market. Or make the beautiful drive to Forest Grove....we stop every time we return from the Oregon Coast.

I stopped by the farm stand at the farm in person since it is on the Vineyard and Valley Scenic…read moreTour Route. I couldn't resist the amazing strawberries (every bit as good as they look!) and also picked up blackberry honey and nettle tea. They have a nice collection of local goods including postcards and other artisan-created items, in addition to the fresh fruits and other foods. Look for the big flags on the corner, this is well worth the stop!

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!

I come here often to support our local farmers and business owners. There's a variety of products,…read morefoods, entertainment. Plenty of parking around the area. Suggest coming early. It runs from 10-1:30 during the winter months. No pets allowed, so plan in advance. Most of the vendors selling food, drinks, etc have samples for you to try out. You'll find some interesting food and products. It can be crowded when the weather is nice...come early. Also, some products may run out...so come early :)

So much variety and not as crazy crowded as the ones in Hawaii…read more We got mochi cookies, apple cider from 2 different vendors and some fruit. When the bag is heavy, it's time to leave. We're definitely coming back.

Quite literally the best farmers market in the area A lovely…read morecross-section of food local produce and alcohol My favorite pastries are from Maxines , all the produce is great and the place that makes breakfast burritos is epic

Nice big market, many selections. Not for me though as you're definitely paying tourist prices, if…read morethere is such a thing in Portland. Most everything here is priced about 30-50% more than other markets like Oregon City, etc.

So, I haven't been to the farm or the farm store to comment. That sounds ominous, per the other…read morereviews. Gave me pause. Nope, still gonna write this. Every summer this farm puts a truck trailer loaded with corn on the highway between Hillsboro and Cornelius. It's only there a couple of weeks, then GONE till next summer. People call this, "the good corn". I hear about it all the time.From clients, coworkers, gas station attendants... it's a curious weird Hillsboro thing. There are a lot of those, trust me. Ahem. For seven years I've driven right by it. I usually don't have cash or I am in a hurry. Plus, the crowd sometimes looks sketchy. Today though, I had my family in tow and a few bucks,we were having a somewhat boring errand day, so we stopped. Braved the sketchy crowd. $1 for 4 ears. We bought eight. Now, I know how to roast, grill, barbecue, cook in milk,cook in it's husk in the oven a la Tyler Florence, etc. etc. But sheesh, our a/c is out. I ain't doing none of that heat up our house crap. I shucked the suckers, microwaved them, wrapped in wet paper towels, eight minutes for four ears on a plate. Buttered it like my grampa, you slather the piece of bread with unsalted butter ( Tillamook today), and then wrap it around the corn. Works great. Salt, pepper, done. Seriously, the best corn I have ever eaten. Sweet, juicy, goodness. Hurry up, go get some. It's gone in a flash.All those sketchy people (like me) snap it all up!

I've been Peach picking many places over the past 30 years but this was by far the best!read more

It was a beautiful day! The smell of kettle corn and Fall were in the air. Plenty of tents with…read moresnacks, music, food trucks, crafts and fresh foods to try. Prices were on the higher end, as expected for fresh produce. Seating areas were available at the park and gov buildings. Most stores were also open. We drove, and it took a minute to find a space. Parking was full in the garage, but plenty of neighborhood spots a walk away from the Main Street. Samples were given out by most vendors to try before you buy. We picked up gorgeous mushrooms, veggies and fruits. Then tried out Ranch Pizza for the first time. Ordered a small Hawaiian to share and it was plenty. So good! This is a market I'd come back to.

The city blocks off a few blocks around city hall for Saturday market. There are some farmers with…read moreitems for sale. Most booths are other things with a variety of items for sale. Often music in the plaza. A few regular food carts to have a bite from. Overall a good experience with some weekends better than others.

Today we headed west (crabby tween and I) to visit my mom at her care facility and made a…read morestrawberry detour at Unger Farms. I had to pry her away from electronics and muscle her into the car. No u pick today, her arm is splinted. We grabbed a couple cartons of Hood berries and some jam, a strawberry lemonade, and a strawberry scented candle and took some pictures. It is dead on beautiful out here. A perfect weather day didnt hurt. The food that dressed up older people ( im guessing they came directly from church) were eating (strawberry laden belgian waffle with whip, spinach salad with berries, yummy panini? Oh my!They have good stuff to eat) looked delicious. We are coming back to eat lunch and u pick soon. Princess ate strawberries steadily from Unger farms to my moms. " Mom why are these so easy to bite into and so juicy?" Her mood turned around, yay for strawberries and sunshine! "Because theyre ripe, baby." "We have been missing out!!" Yep. We are totally good at raspberry season but now we have to add strawberries to our agenda. Sweet!! Go. You wont be sorry. Please leave some berries for us though, ok? Only five berries made it home.

Was out here for a work-sponsored family day. The grounds seem pretty new with a neat kids area…read more The cafe overlooks a picturesque pond and fields. We picked blueberries, which is a short walk away from the cafe/store area. The cafe/store had some already-picked berries for sale, as well as some packaged goods one would expect to find at a farm store. No fresh veggies though, but that could just be timing/season. The cafe took awhile to make one drink (just one blender?) and wasn't really WOWd by their service (they couldn't remember if we got one of our other drinks already) but other than that, I think Unger farms is worth another visit just to pick fruit if you're into that.

It's always a bummer when the Hillsboro Tuesday Market comes to an end for the summer season. I…read morelove coming here on a warm Tuesday night while the sun's still out as there's lots to see and do. They have all types of vendors including those for food, drinks, crafts and produce. There's also a newer food cart pod in this area that added extra seating to enjoy your meal while listening to a live band. They also have a car show which is so fun to see Oregon residents get to show off their cars. If you're a fan of farmers markets, don't sleep on this one!

This was such a fun market! My boyfriend and I decided to check it out after missing out on it last…read moreyear and it did not disappoint. Some of our favorite restaurants were there that are also at various farmers markets on the weekends. They have great live music and art for all to see. 10/10 recommend and don't forget to grab a fresh squeezed lemonade or limeade on the way out!