Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets
The Albany and Corvallis Farmers’ Markets offer much more than fresh, local produce for eight months out of the year – from mid-April to mid-November. The markets often feature live entertainment, cooking demonstrations or gardening workshops as well.
For detailed information, call 752-1510 or send an e-mail to landisr@peak.org. Also, the Web site of the local farmers’ market association, www.locallygrown.org, offers a photo gallery, notices of special events, recipes and links to vendors and other markets in Oregon and Washington. Here is a roundup of all the markets in the area:
Saturdays
- Albany Farmers’ Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albany City Hall parking lot at Fourth Avenue and Ellsworth Street in Albany. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods.
- Corvallis Farmers’ Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Street and Jackson Avenue at the north end of Riverfront Park. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods.
- Corvallis Artisans Market
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Street and Monroe Avenue near the riverfront, Corvallis. Features works of local artists, food and more. Can also be found at an indoor location between Thanksgiving and Christmas. 541-752-ARTS (2787), www.corvallisartisansmarket.com.
Wednesdays
- Corvallis Farmers’ Market
3 to 7 p.m., Second Street and B Avenue on the south downtown riverfront near the skateboard park, Corvallis. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods.
Thursday
- Lebanon Farmers’ Market
3 p.m. to 7 p.m., West Ash Street at Main Street, Lebanon. Markets run May to September. 541-570-0444 or 541-2594649, http://lebanondowntown.org.
Sundays
- Kings Valley Farmers’ Market
1 to 4 p.m., Kings Valley Community Center, at Highway 223 and Maxwell Creek Road. (June through October). 541-929-5910, www.kingsvalleyfarmersmarket.org.