Chimacum Farmers Market

Chimacum Farmers Market is part of a mission centered on cultivating marketplaces that support local farmers and artisans while engaging the community. In Chimacum, that mission takes shape on Sundays in the grassy area behind Chimacum Corner Farmstand, near the meeting point of Highway 19, Chimacum Road, and Center Road. The market’s focus stays close to place: vendors sell goods from Jefferson County or neighboring counties, and products travel no more than 50 miles to reach the market. That makes this stop feel tied to the farms, kitchens, and makers working on the peninsula now.

Why it matters locally

Products at Chimacum Farmers Market come from Jefferson County or neighboring counties, with a 50-mile travel limit to market. That rule shapes the market around genuinely local food and craft rather than long-haul inventory. The mix includes seasonal fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meat, seafood, bread and bakery items, hard cider, wine, prepared food, and arts.

The organization behind the market also ties food sales to food access work. Jefferson County Public Health, Jefferson County Food Bank Association, OlyCAP, WSU Jefferson/Clallam County Extension, and Jefferson Healthcare are among the partners involved in administering food access programs connected with the markets. That local network gives the Chimacum market a role beyond weekly shopping.

What you'll find there

The strongest throughline here is a tightly local market mix rather than a long vendor roster: seasonal farm goods, pantry staples, prepared foods, and arts all fall within the same Jefferson County-and-neighboring-counties sourcing rules. Expect the offerings to shift with the season.

• -Find seasonal fresh vegetables and fruits from Jefferson County Farmers Market vendors.
• -Look for pasture-raised meat offered by market vendors.
• -Shop seafood brought in by vendors from Jefferson or neighboring counties.
• -Pick up bread and bakery items from market bakers.
• -Browse hard cider and wine alongside prepared food and arts.

The market also hosts the Power of Produce Kids' Club on the first Sunday of the month from 11 AM to 1 PM for ages 4–12 during the season. Live music is a defining thread at Chimacum Farmers Market. Leta Fetherolf and Will Jevne are both named as performers at the market, and Matt Sircely serves as Music Coordinator. That programming is backed by a distinct sponsor group that includes 4700 Group, Aldrich’s Market, the Port Townsend Arts Commission, Quimper Mercantile, Coldwell Banker Better Homes, Peninsula Credit Union, and Jefferson County Lodging Tax for additional support at Chimacum. The result is a market day where shopping happens alongside a set music program that has its own coordinator and funding structure, not just an occasional pop-up performance.

Know before you go

No dogs is the key planning detail here. The market is held behind Chimacum Corner Farmstand in a grassy area, so first-time visitors should head for that landmark rather than look for a downtown street closure setup. The site is described as where Highway 19 meets Chimacum Road and Center Road, which is the clearest orientation point when arriving by car.

Sunday hours run from 10am to 2pm during the May-to-October season. Amanda Milholland is identified as Market Director and Executive Director, and Lindsay Kotzebue is identified as Market Manager. Restrooms are not listed among the visitor amenities.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Chimacum Farmers Market. Food access work connected with the market is supported through partnerships with Jefferson County Public Health, Jefferson County Food Bank Association, OlyCAP, WSU Jefferson/Clallam County Extension, and Jefferson Healthcare. Payment methods are listed clearly for visitors, which helps if you’re planning a produce-focused stop.