Lynden Farmers Market

Whatcom Opportunity Council is part of the market’s food-access network, a practical sign that Lynden Farmers Market treats affordability as part of its weekly setup rather than a side program. Founded in 2011, the market brings together local growers, crafters, and artisans, with everything sold there made or grown locally. The market runs on Saturdays in summer at the corner of 4th and Grover in Centennial Park, across from the Lynden Library and one block from Front Street. It is organized as a Washington State nonprofit run primarily by volunteers and governed by a board of directors.

Why it matters locally

Founded in 2011, Lynden Farmers Market centers its identity on local production: everything sold here is made or grown locally, and the market explicitly highlights local growers, crafters, and artisans. In a productive agricultural area like Whatcom County, that gives the market a direct role in connecting families and individuals with the area’s own food and handmade goods.

Its structure matters too. The market is a registered Washington State nonprofit run primarily by volunteers, with a named board that includes Dakota Stranik as president, Evan Samsill as vice president, Michael DeGolyer as secretary, and Lidia Rivera as treasurer. That volunteer-led setup sits alongside programs focused on food access and young entrepreneurs, tying weekly shopping to broader local participation.

What you'll find there

The market emphasizes locally made and locally grown goods rather than resale, with a mix shaped by growers, crafters, and artisans. Instead of a published vendor roster, the clearest picture comes from the market’s stated focus and its recurring Saturday programs.

• -Browse goods from local growers, with products grown within the area.
• -Find work from local crafters, part of the market’s core vendor mix.
• -Shop handmade offerings from local artisans featured by the market.

Live music and entertainment are featured at every Saturday market, and the market also runs a food truck program plus monthly kids booths for ages 10 to 18 selling hand-crafted and homegrown items.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the detail most likely to change how you plan a Saturday visit. The market is outdoors at Centennial Park at the corner of 4th and Grover, across from the Lynden Library and one block from Front Street, so it’s easy to pair with other downtown Lynden stops.

This is a summer Saturday market, running weekly from June 6 through September 26, from 10am to 2pm. The organization notes clear payment methods and lists no on-site restrooms in its visitor details. The market is also run primarily by volunteers and governed by a board, which helps explain why the focus stays tight: weekly market hours, local-only selling, and a small set of recurring programs.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Lynden Farmers Market, and the market connects shoppers to Whatcom Opportunity Council and DSHS for EBT sign-up support. The food-access network also includes SeaMar Community Health for WIC-FMNP sign-up and Whatcom Council on Aging for Senior FMNP sign-up. Payment methods are presented clearly in the market’s visitor details, which helps if you are planning a purchase around benefit programs.