Carnation Farmers Market

Carnation Farmers Market centers its mission on connecting local eaters with locally produced food and farm products while providing Washington State farmers a place to sell directly. In Carnation, that mission takes shape as a seasonal Tuesday market at King County’s Tolt-MacDonald Park, where the market also layers in music, arts programming, and kids’ activities alongside farm shopping. The market describes itself as nourishing the community since 2004 and operating independently since 2020, giving this small Snoqualmie Valley market a clear nonprofit, program-driven identity.

Why it matters locally

Carnation is the smallest city in King County with a farmers market, and Carnation Farmers Market positions itself as the Snoqualmie Valley’s only food-and-farm-products market. That makes it a regular local access point for Washington-grown food and farm goods, not just a pop-up retail stop.

Its local role also extends beyond sales. The market’s mission names both local eaters and Washington State farmers, and its programming adds weekly educational and cultural layers through PoP Kids Club, Art at the Market, live music, and a Community Spotlight Booth for organizations engaging with the public. The organization also identifies itself as a registered charity in Washington and a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization, underscoring that the market is built as a public-serving institution as well as a place to shop.

What you'll find there

The strongest throughline here is not a published vendor roster but a market built around food, farm products, and weekly public programming at Tolt-MacDonald Park. The market’s own materials emphasize direct sales by Washington farmers and a set of recurring activities that shape the Tuesday experience.

• -Find Washington State farmers selling directly to shoppers at the market.
• -Shop locally produced food and farm products tied to the market’s core mission.

Live music runs every Tuesday from June through August as Music on the Grass. PoP Kids Club gives children ages 4–12 weekly activities focused on farming, healthy eating, science, art, and local traditions. Art at the Market adds all-ages interactive art experiences during the season, and the Community Spotlight Booth brings in organizations presenting information to the public.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the details most likely to change how you plan the trip. The market meets Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. at King County’s Tolt-MacDonald Park, with the location also identified as The Red Barn at Tolt-MacDonald Park and the street reference given as the corner of Bird and Stossel.

Parking is available at Tolt-MacDonald Park, where the market notes ample parking. The park setting also means the visit can include more than shopping: the market highlights an onsite playground, spacious lawn, miles of trails, river access, and proximity to Carnation’s central business district. If you need to reach staff, market manager Kelly Hayden is named for the market, and the market lists both phone and email contact points.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Carnation Farmers Market, an important point for anyone planning food purchases here. The market also indicates that payment methods are clearly communicated onsite, which helps set expectations before you arrive. For schedule updates and market news during the season, the market maintains an email newsletter.