Going to the Market (in the Portland Area)
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I’m used to farmers’ markets that feature fresh produce and not much else. But then I moved to Portland and quickly learned that when it comes to these events, there are no rules. We’ve got 30 farmers’ markets in the Portland area, with more than half open on weekends, and you can buy just about anything, it seems! There are about as many bakers as farmers – and lots of cheese makers, too. And since Oregon has the country’s highest number of filbert orchards, you can buy filberts everywhere. And berries! (Oh my – everybody and his mother has ’em.) Cutflowers are sold at all the markets. And there are meat sellers, too, offering everything from salmon to smoked meat to pig’s ears for the pooch.
There are many similarities between these markets: For starters, all have conventionally grown, organic and sustainably grown foods. You’ll see the same vendors at many markets, too. (I sometimes wonder who’s minding the farm.) Most, if not all, allow dogs, although trust me: You don’t want to get leashes tangled at the downtown Portland farmers’ market on Saturday – it’s a mob scene!
While all the markets have commonalities, each one has a different flavor. The Milwaukie farmers’ market, for instance, always has a band or singer performing, as well as tables set up for a quick brunch. At the downtown Portland market on Saturday, you’ll find music, hot foods on cool days and “Chef in the Market” at 10 a.m., who demonstrates how to use seasonal produce.
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| Warnings |
- Wednesday is another big market day in the Portland area, but there’s not a single market open on Monday or Friday. (So plan your meals accordingly.)
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- Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, are another way to get fresh, local produce every week. You can find CSAs in the Portland area online.
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- Check out a full listing of markets in and around Portland, including locations, hours and special events.
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