Orting Valley Farmers Market

Orting Valley Farmers Market ties its mission directly to the Orting food bank, pairing weekly shopping with material support for a local partner. The market runs at North Park on Fridays in season, at the corner of Calistoga and Washington/Hwy 162, with the Foothills Trail close by for riders and walkers heading through Orting. That setting shapes the visit: a late-afternoon market with produce, prepared food, crafts, and free classes, demonstrations, and entertainment in one park-based stop.

Why it matters locally

Support for the Orting food bank sits inside the market’s stated mission, giving this market a concrete local role beyond vendor sales. The market also gathers public-facing groups that are specific to Orting and Pierce County, including the City of Orting for outreach and information, Pierce County Library, and Orting Veterans Village/Quixote Communities.

The setting adds another local layer. North Park places the market near the Foothills Trail and at the Calistoga and Washington/Hwy 162 corner, connecting it to everyday movement through town rather than isolating it from it. Free classes, demonstrations, and entertainment further widen who the market serves on a Friday afternoon.

What you'll find there

The mix at Orting Valley Farmers Market stretches well beyond a produce-only stop. Farm goods and pantry items share space with hot food, cold drinks, baked goods, and a sizable craft lineup, so a Friday visit can cover dinner, groceries, and gift-table browsing in one pass.

• -Pick up cut blooms from Lor Farm - Flowers.
• -Shop the Orting Valley Farmers Market Produce Stand for farm-fresh local produce.
• -Find produce and berries from Sidhu Farms.
• -Buy dairy and other products through Smith Brothers Farm, Inc..
• -Taste honey and related products from Honeycomb Raw Honey.
• -Browse lavender products and plants from Forget Me Not Farms.
• -The Little Farm brings produce, eggs, and crafts.
• -Bates Family Farm / Rainy Glen Farms offers jams, pickled vegetables, produce, vegetables, tree fruit, and berries.
• -SkySong Farm and Estate Garden lists produce, eggs, and crafts.
• -Start a garden with vegetable starts and eggs from Stammen Family Farm.
• -KJ Organics sells vegetables and fruits including tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, bell peppers, onions, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, and zucchini.
• -Order Mexican food from Teresita's Kitchen.
• -Cool off with frozen sundaes and shaved ice from Shiver Shanty.
• -Sip fresh-squeezed flavored lemonades and teas from Zesty's.
• -Grab hot dogs and beverages from Star Dogs.
• -La Mezcla Catering - Cierra's Antijitos serves Mexican food, smash burgers, and fries.
• -Take home sourdough breads, artisan loaves, pretzel bites, buns, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and scones from Our Daily Bread.
• -Browse handmade leather purses, wallets, key fobs, baby moccasins, bracelets, and necklaces from Diamond Bob's.

Beyond vendors, the market lists free entertainment and demonstrations, including appearances by Izzy Burns, The Hanson Brothers, Freddy Pesante, and Ron Fowler. Additional one-time markets include a Mother's Day Market on Saturday, May 9th, and an Independence Day Market on Saturday, July 4th.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the detail most likely to change how you plan the trip to North Park. Parking is available at North Park, making it practical to arrive by car even with multiple bags or larger purchases. The market sits at 101 Washington Ave, at North Park on the corner of Calistoga and Washington/Hwy 162, and it is also right by the Foothills Trail for people already out walking or biking through Orting. Restrooms are not listed among visitor amenities, so plan your stop as an outdoor park visit centered on shopping and browsing.

Payments & SNAP

EBT, debit, and credit are accepted at the market, and SNAP/EBT is confirmed as available for shoppers using food benefits. That broad payment setup matters here because the vendor mix spans fresh produce, honey, baked goods, prepared food, and pantry items rather than a single category.