Okanogan Valley Farmers Market - Okanogan

The Okanogan Valley Farmers Market - Okanogan centers its work on enhancing the business success of its vendors, a mission that matches the market’s long-running role in bringing local farm and artisan goods together in Okanogan. The market began more than twenty years ago with a few local people informally sharing bounty from farms and gardens, and today its mix spans fruits, vegetables, baked goods, beauty products, and crafts from local artisans. That combination gives the market a practical feel: a place to shop for produce and bread, then add handmade work from area makers in the same stop.

What you'll find there

More than one kind of shopping trip fits here. The market’s own description points to produce, baked goods, beauty products, and crafts, and the vendor roster backs that up with orchards, bakery goods, pottery, concessions, and farm stands all in one market.

• -Find orchard-grown offerings from DeLap Orchards.
• -Pick up prepared foods from Godina Concessions.
• -Browse handmade pottery from Harris Pottery.
• -Shop farm goods from Pine Stump Farms.
• -Look for baked goods from Tunk Valley Bakery.
• -Buy produce from Rubio’s Produce.
• -Catch produce and farm items from Estolio Rubio.
• -See additional orchard goods associated with Rick DeLap.
• -Order concession items from Felipe & Alicia Godina.
• -Browse pottery and artisan work from Steve & Sharon Harris.
• -Check farm offerings from Mark and Carol Herdershot.
• -Watch for vendor goods from Carey Hunter.
• -Shop vendor offerings from Jenn Nyman.

One visitor described finding fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, jewelry, goat cheese, perfume, artwork, and a children’s booth, along with tamales, fresh juices, and fruit cups. Another noted fresh local produce, tree fruit, plant starts, flowers, handmade items from local crafters and artists, and live music.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the clearest visit rules to plan around before heading over. The market runs on two weekly schedules during its May-through-October season: Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. If you like a market with a mix of farm goods and maker booths rather than produce alone, this one is set up that way; its own overview emphasizes fruits, vegetables, baked goods, beauty products, and crafts from local artisans. The organization is governed by a board of directors and operates with formal market rules and guidelines for vendors.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the market, which can make a difference if you’re planning a produce-focused stop. The market also clearly communicates payment handling in its broader operations, including accepting debit card, credit card, checks, and PayPal for donations and support transactions.