Sitka Farmers Market

The Sitka Farmers Market is hosted by the Sitka Local Foods Network, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to increase the amount of locally produced and harvested food in the diets of Southeast Alaskans. That nonprofit frame gives this market a distinct shape in Sitka: it is a regular Saturday market, but it also sits inside a broader local-food effort that includes farm work parties, classes, and community programming tied to growing and harvesting food close to home. The market is held at Alaska Native Brotherhood Founders Hall on Katlian Street, giving it a named, established home for the summer season.

Why it matters locally

The Sitka Local Foods Network grew out of the 2008 Sitka Health Summit and operates with a stated mission focused on getting more locally produced and harvested food into Southeast Alaskan diets. That mission matters here because the market is not a stand-alone event; it is part of a network that also sponsors education classes, work parties for St. Peter’s Fellowship Farm, and other food-related events around town.

The same organization behind the market also references traditional foods classes and related community events, tying the market to a wider conversation about regional food knowledge and access. A youth vendor program for ages 14 and younger adds another local layer by creating a place for younger sellers within the market itself. Together, those pieces show a market shaped by food production, learning, and participation in Sitka rather than sales alone.

What you'll find there

The mix here extends beyond produce tables. The market is tied to growers, prepared food, and locally made goods, with visitors specifically noting baked goods, fresh vegetables, jewelry, artwork, and hot food.

• -One visitor noted baked goods and fresh vegetables at the market.
• -Another visitor highlighted beach asparagus from Gimbal Botanicals.
• -Shoppers have also described locally made jewelry and artwork among the offerings.
• -Prepared food is part of the market mix, including fry bread and Navajo tacos mentioned by a visitor.

The market also includes a youth vendor program for sellers age 14 and younger, adding student and family-scale participation to the regular vendor mix.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, and there are no restrooms listed for the market, two details that can change how you plan a Saturday visit. The market is held at Alaska Native Brotherhood Founders Hall, 235 Katlian Street, and runs on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the summer season.

Sitka Local Foods Network materials describe the market as being back at ANB Hall with both indoor and outdoor spaces available, and note that if vendor turnout is lighter, activity may move fully inside. That means the same location can feel a little different from week to week while staying anchored to Founders Hall. Market management is identified under Debe Brincefield, the market manager.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Sitka Farmers Market, an important option for shoppers using food assistance benefits. The market’s visitor details also indicate that payment methods are clearly communicated on site, which helps when different vendors may handle transactions in different ways. Because the market is hosted by the Sitka Local Foods Network, SNAP access fits the broader focus on getting more local food into Southeast Alaskan diets.