Okanogan Valley Farmers Market - Okanogan

The Okanogan Valley Farmers Market - Okanogan is shaped by a mission to enhance the business success of its vendors, giving this Saturday market a clear emphasis on supporting small producers and makers in the valley. In Okanogan, the market sets up at Legion Park on 2nd Avenue North, where the seasonal run from May through October brings together farm goods, baked items, crafts, and artisan-made products in one place. The market’s roots go back more than twenty years, beginning with local people informally sharing the bounty from their farms and gardens before growing into the organized market it is now.

Why it matters locally

The market began over twenty years ago when a few local people gathered informally to share produce from their farms and gardens, tying its present-day market directly to Okanogan Valley growing and home production. That history still matters because the market is organized around helping vendors succeed in business, not simply around hosting a weekly sale.

Its structure is also local in a practical sense. The market is governed by a board of directors that sets policies and procedures so the organization complies with local, state, and federal requirements. Donations support programs including Kid’s Corner, advertising, and market insurance, which shows that the market’s role extends beyond stalls and transactions into programming and the basic costs of keeping the operation running.

What you'll find there

This market’s lineup mixes farm names, individual makers, and prepared-food vendors rather than leaning on a single category. The official vendor roster points to a compact but varied selection, with orchard fruit, produce, baking, pottery, and concession-style food represented by named sellers.

• -Find fruit from DeLap Orchards, listed with Rick DeLap on the market roster.
• -Pick up concession foods from Godina Concessions, operated by Felipe and Alicia Godina.
• -Browse pottery from Harris Pottery, listed with Steve and Sharon Harris.
• -Look for goods sold by Mark and Carol Herdershot, who appear on the vendor list under their own names.
• -Shop with Carey Hunter, also connected to Pine Stump Farms in the market roster.
• -See farm offerings from Pine Stump Farms.
• -Buy produce from Rubio’s Produce, listed with Estolio Rubio.
• -Add baked goods from Tunk Valley Bakery, listed with Jenn Nyman.

Beyond the Okanogan market itself, the organization also runs a Tuesday Omak market from June through October, and that companion schedule includes Story Time at the Omak Market as a named program.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the clearest rule likely to affect how you plan your visit. The Okanogan market takes place at Legion Park on 2nd Avenue North, matching the listed address at 999 2nd Avenue North in Okanogan. For this location, the Saturday market runs 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from May through October, while the organization’s separate Omak market operates on Tuesdays from June through October. The market’s vendor materials also emphasize rules, policies, and guidelines for participation, which signals a structured market with formal operating procedures rather than an informal pop-up.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the market, an important detail for shoppers planning food purchases. The market also clearly handles payments in multiple ways as an organization, including checks, debit card, credit card, and PayPal for donations and support transactions.