From Sept. 16-22, we’re celebrating markets and market vendors!

With such an abundance of local food producers, we’re grateful to have a variety of farmers markets, food co-ops, and local grocers available to highlight our locally grown, raised, and crafted foods. Each market offers something a little different so be sure to visit a few to find your favorite local products and maybe even discover something new! Check out our article about an amazing local market: Bellingham Farmers Market: 30+ Years of Local Market Magic.

Check out our Green Garden Pesto Recipe!

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Visit the Anacortes Farmers Market – we’ve got something for everyone! Check out the best fresh produce, mushrooms, meat, eggs, fish, cheese, honey, baked goods, jams/preserves, and other food Skagit county has to offer then sit back and enjoy a coffee or some hot food at our cafe. And don’t forget about our talented many artisans and craftspeople! We have live music every week and hold a variety kids and community education sessions throughout the year. All produce is locally grown – with lots of certified organic options. Voted best farmers market in WA state in 2018 by HomeSnacks.

Bellingham Farmers Market‘s flagship Saturday Market operates at Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham from 10am to 2pm every Saturday from April through December and also the third Saturdays of January, February and March. It is a perennial favorite with locals and tourists alike. Featuring over 70 vendors!

The Community Food Co-op is your locally grown, community-owned natural foods market since 1970. Two full-service stores with a focus on fresh, local, and organic food; in-house scratch delis; espresso/smoothie bars; comprehensive wellness selection; and a commitment to sourcing quality products throughout our stores. Plus, the Co-op Bakery Cafe with fresh-baked treats to tickle your taste buds, a variety of convenient and healthful fresh deli foods, a choice of hot soups, and a full-service organic espresso and smoothie bar.

Crossroads Grocery is a small grocery store, at the corner of Silver Lake Road and the scenic Mount Baker Highway, that serves the Foothills area. We carry a large variety of groceries, meat & fish, dairy products, beer & wine, produce, bulk foods, health & beauty aids, household goods and hardware items. Many of our products are organic and locally sourced, and we have many items that are gluten free, dairy free and vegan. We also have a large selection of handmade artisan items from local artists and crafters, and souvenirs from the Mount Baker area. We are open Sundays – Wednesdays from 7 am – 8 pm and Thursdays – Saturdays from 7 am – 9 pm..

The Lynden Farmers Market operates Saturdays from 10am-2pm June through September. The Market is located at Centennial Park (Corner of 4th and Grover Street). Throughout the season shoppers will find everything from fresh fruits & vegetables to grass raised beef, wild caught seafood, local yogurt, baked goods, and handmade arts & crafts. We also have live music and food trucks every weekend! The market is a fun, family-friendly experience and an opportunity to connect with your local community. Visit often to find new vendors and products throughout the season. They are now accepting Senior FMNP & WIC vouchers!

Since 2017, Lummi Seafood Market provides fresh and frozen local and domestic seafood products. We also provide speciality and unique foods on seasonal occasions. The market provides a venue for local fishermen to sell their catch, while providing affordable seafood products to the public. Majority of our products are proudly caught by Indigenous-Native American people from around the Pacific Northwest. 

In August of 2022, we have been participating in the Bellingham Dockside pop-up tent seafood market, located at the Squalicum Harbor, in Bellingham, WA, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 10am – 2pm.

The Mount Vernon Farmers Market supports local farmers in a family-friendly environment offering fresh food, locally grown produce and baked goods. In addition, the Market features a variety of hand-made products along with live music, kid’s activities & cooking demonstrations. Saturdays 9a-2p.

In keeping with our mission to support and promote agriculture and community interests, the Rome Grange is again hosting a summer Farmers Market. This summer starts June 7 and runs 17 weeks until September 27. The Farmers Market is Fridays from 3- 7 p.m. at 2821 Mt. Baker Highway, approximately 7 miles east from I-5 on Mt. Baker Highway.

Rome Grocery is cooking up fresh pastries, made to order menu items & premade family meals ready to go. Available in store you will find a selection of locally sourced groceries and self-care products along with the best selection of craft beer, cider & wine on Mt Baker Hwy. We also offer scoop ice cream, espresso, growler fills & Scratch and Peck feed. Community hub and keeping it local since 1915!

Twin Sisters Farmers Markets operates three cooperatively run mobile farmers markets in Whatcom County. Our mission is to support the development of a strong local food system in areas with limited access by increasing affordable access to locally grown, healthy foods. We support and strengthen small, sustainable family farms by creating and operating mobile neighborhood markets where farmers and food producers can sell their goods, develop relationships with customers, and grow their capacity to produce local food

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