Rocky Butte Farmers Market — Attraction in Portland

2025- Update: The market has improved since last year. The loud generator is gone, and there are more actual farm products. There are also some new programs aimed at helping low income people afford to shop there. I was actually able to make some purchases. That said, the prices are still very high when compared with local supermarkets. ... 2024- [ I've gone to this market since it started. I live less than two blocks from the current location. I wanted to give it time to grow before reviewing it. I have mixed feelings. There was a good atmosphere and a variety of different vendors. The entertainment was mostly OK, although there was a loud generator (maybe aproach the city or Pacific Power about sponsoring a breakout panel from the light pole). There were two main issues I had as a member of the community attending the event. One was the lack of actual farm goods. The other was the prices. Nearly all of the vendors were selling high-end specialty products at retail prices. That's fine for the vendors and those who want to support local businesses, but not great for people looking for farm-direct prices. There was usually only one stand selling vegetables, and it was commercial produce at higher prices than Safeway. I would love to be able to support a community event like this, but as someone on a limited income, I didn't end up buying anything. It was all too...

This market has been in development for a couple of years and has had uncontrollable setbacks, like the pandemic, that has prolonged their opening. June 12, 2021 was their very first event and they did a wonderful job. There's plenty of space between vendors, so it's not cramped which feels nice and safe, right now. Many of the booths featured vendors from the immediate or adjacent neighborhoods. The setting is great with plenty of parking, playground equipment and large field nearby to play or relax in. I look forward to returning and perhaps...

This market has gotten better every year, and I hope this trend continues. It used to be up on Rocky butte monthly, and now is near Glenhaven Park every single week. This is the first year that I find myself buying most of my weekly produce here instead of the store. Pablo's produce has been an incredible addition. I am hopeful that next year there will be more bread (hummus?) options, meat more frequently, and possibly more dining/coffee options....