Salem Farmers Market — Local services in Salem

Went the the fall festival at the farmers market. IITS was great!! We had. They had a blow up haunted house which was cute and fun! It was totally dark inside and you and you went to a "" dead end" which was a wall you had to walk thru. The also had a huge blow up/bounce slide as well as a " "bounce house" " obstacle course. They had a trick or treat line set up at the decorated tables. We REALLY LIKED the pumpkin contest, they had some REALLY awesome pumpkins which they also were selling. Our personal favorite was the Grinch one. They were super artistic and creative! Loved it! We always enjoy any and all events the farmers...

When veggies and fruits are in season Saturday mornings the farmers market is the place to be. Other things to go for are the giant doughnuts and the kettle popcorn and fresh pork rinds. During the summer the Friday night concert series is fun. There are also pleasant little festivals for many of the holidays. Prices for the most part are excellent for fresh product. Vendors are friendly and informative. On the occasion they have the chefs circle I have learned many recipes that are now some of my go to's when...

Although the Salem Farmers Market isn't some big, huge thing, it is absolutely right for what and where it is. Even though it is well-attended, there is parking available, and prohibitively lengthy lines are not an issue. The pavilion-type layout (as opposed to rows of tents) minimizes overheating, which is important for purveyor, product, and patron alike. While produce options were not abundant when last I visited, the quality of what they did offer was...