It may be cold now, but the market is in full planning mode for spring and summer season!

It’s hard to imagine a market bursting with fresh berries, stone fruits, live music and tomatoes but for farmers markets, planning begins in the cold dark days of winter. As we look forward to spring, our thoughts turn towards those clear blue skies and warm weather.

However, as we plan, we’re grateful to be at the market every other week with farm direct foods! While March is often known as a produce gap, we still have farms bringing winter produce and storage crops, not to mention all of our vendors supplying locally made foods. This week Brown Bottle Farm will be here with a double booth. On the menu? Lots of salad greens, pantry items, and fresh mushrooms.  Also, their Shiitake Mushroom Log Class still has some openings so people can sign up for that too!

This spring and summer we’re excited for the return of many programs that went dormant during the COVID days. Now that we’ve emerged on the other side, it’s time to welcome back some exciting activities. Our programs have been refreshed and updated and are ready to be enjoyed by our community.

This year we’re welcoming lots of new music and bands beginning in May. Our Summer Music Series promises a wide genre of musical stylings and creative expression in the musical arts. We will be releasing a list of our scheduled performers as we get closer to April.

In addition to your favorite vendors, the market is excited to welcome new ones as well. It’s always wonderful to have a variety of local small food businesses and farms sharing their bounty with us.

Let’s start off with a few events you will want to mark on your calendar now! Of course, we will have plenty of reminders as we move closer to the season. Read on for the details and who is attending the market this week!

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday, March 4th from 10-2! Come out and support local growers and makers!

See you soon.

Bring your kids ages 5-12 to the market on April 15th and 29th to register for our summer program. POP activities kick off on May 6th this year. Get your POP passport plus a free veggie tattoo!

Each week, in partnership with OnPoint Credit Union, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District and OSU Extension, we will host interactive activities for kids to learn about local food systems, how food grows and nutrition education through a variety of activities, including flour grinding, seed planting, cider pressing, veggie peeling, jam making and veggie bingo.

POP kids will have the opportunity to earn 3.00 in market tokens to spend on fresh fruit, vegetables and veggie plant starts in the market. It’s just another reason to bring your kiddos to the market!

Stay tuned for ways to get involved and how to volunteer!

Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows for all ages. With his engaging performances, lush folk-rock recordings, and playful music videos, this red-bearded bard reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.

With traditional and original songs that apply an indie aesthetic to folk, rockabilly, country and blues, Red Yarn’s sound is both rooted and modern. Whether performing solo, with his wife and singing partner Jessie, with collaborators, or with a full band, Red Yarn’s shows are a raucous, inclusive celebration of the multicultural musical heritage of the USA. As Red rambles through the landscapes of American folklore, from the Deep Woods to the Old Barn, he introduces his “critter” friends – lovable, handmade puppets – along the way.

Hot Food:
Sara’s Tamales
Not Umami’s Cooking
Ed’s Divine Mini Donuts/Zenner’s Sausages
Raymah Delight
Cafe de Crepe

Farms:
Brown Bottle Farm
RJ Farms
Mulino Microgreens
Canby Farm and Kitchen
Mindful Mushrooms
Kiyokawa Orchards

Bouquets
Holley’s Flowers
Lee’s Garden

Dairy:
Lady Lane Farm – milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, cream, chocolate milk

Meat: (chicken, pork, beef, lamb)
Martson Farm
Rock Creek Romneys
Campfire Farm
Lady Lane Farm
Scratch Meats

Eggs:
RJ Farms
Lady Lane
Forest Edge Vineyard
Campfire Farms

Baked Goods:
Small Baking Co
The Pie Guy
808 Cheesecakes
Two Sisters Vegan Bakery
Mr. Baklava
La Provence
Sinful Confections (Vegan/GF)

Homemade Doggy Treats:
PowWow4BowWow

Prepared Foods:
That’s Good Garlic (v)
Bean Bar Tofu (v)
Hot Mama Salsa (v)
La Portena (v)
The Hummus Stop (v)
Fink’s Ferments (v)
Foglia Pasta (v option avail)
Chio Pistachio Cream
Nouriche Bone Broth

Pantry:
Diana’s Delights
T Bee S Honey
Squirrelly Jane’s Hazelnuts
Smokin Swine BBQ Sauces
Double Jump Coffee

Kombucha:
Golden Age Kombucha – available in ready to serve, cans and growlers

Coffee/Pour Overs/Tea/Hot Chocolate:
Double Jump Coffee

Wine/Beer/Cider/Spirits:
503 Distilling
Forest Edge Vineyard
Viola Orchards
Stone Circle Cider
Westward Whiskey

Wellness and Skincare:
Healthy Roots CBD
Goat Goddess Soap
Landia Skincare

Artisans:
Joining Yarns
ZR Jewelry

Gather In Flame Candle Company

OUT THIS WEEK:
Yerba Buena Tea
The Other Chef
Sun Love Farm
Farm D’ICI
29 Kettle
Stem Plant Co
Coin Toss Brewing