Ballard Farmers Market was my favorite farmers market in the greater Seattle area for many years. Recently, the booth count seems to be less than before, with restaurants occupying the street space (understandably) along two blocks. Subsequently, I lost some interest since I don't live nearby. While I was in Ballard on a recent Sunday, I rushed to the market to see if it was still open. Officially, it was not; they closed at 2pm. But they were still packing up. I believe they are not allowed to sell after the official closing time; I asked one vendor, they declined. The staff wants the streets to reopen as soon as possible. As I walked the two blocks, several vendors still have some items on display on their tables. With a bit of wink, wink, accidentally dropping cash on the table and accidentally taking things off the table, I walked away with goodies. I won't say what I bought to avoid anyone getting into trouble. Street parking was easy enough nearby on a Sunday. read more

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This was my first farmer's market in Washington and it was utterly magical! The produce quality is so amazing and I loved all the variety! The flowers were beyond beautiful. I don't think I have seen more beautiful blooms anywhere else! I love that it was heavily focused on local small businesses, farmers, and FOOD. We stopped for a few bites along the way and were blown away every time. So good. This market is huge and stretches for a few blocks, so be sure to come early and give yourself ample time to explore. Also, with it being in Ballard, there are a ton of cool, hipster shops to browse while you're in the area. read more

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This is a cool farmers market. Not quite the season for lots of produce but it's always fun to walk around. We chatted with the folks at the WSU Extension booth and learned a lot about when to plan vegetables. Super helpful and friendly! read more

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Probably the best Farmers Market is Seattle. There is something for everyone and it's one of the best way to spend your Sunday morning. High quality stuff ! Also the things you get here ranges from Ethiopian food, jams, flowers, dessert, Portugese delicacies , mushroom and many more locally made sourced products. The best time to go here would be on Sunday morning between 9 - 10 AM. read more

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Great market near Ballard District. The market like two street interconnected as one street in angle. The market mostly farmer market has all kind of vegetables and fruit. You can find some cheese and seafood vendors. Most interesting vendors to me are the food and drink vendors. I like the unique food they are serving. Even the drink has special fragrances taste. Many of the vendors are gluten free food. I like the farmer vegetables due to most of them are organic produce. read more

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Love love love this farmers market, such cute vibes and places to browse for produce, food, and trinkets We got breakfast sandwiches at one of the stands with some legit meat. The bread was soooo soft and perfect as was the meat. Just wished there was more spice but amazing either way read more

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This is the farmers market to go if you're looking for food: meats, poultry, eggs, cheese, fruits (the peach line is very popular), yogurts from WA state creameries/farmers, and bread/pastries (some popular bakeries have a station here). The only bottleneck is parking. I would recommend people new to Seattle, who just moved or who are visiting, to check it out. It's a year round market. It's in a busy area with lots of restaurants, coffee and tea shops, an ice cream store, vintage clothing stores, cobbler/shoe store, bookstores, so you can easily spend a couple of hours here (some of those places may not be open on Sunday though, so check). read more

It's been a while since we've visited this market and it has gotten so much better! We tried a few stalls: a pizza spot, a kimchi stand, a bake shop, and a Malaysian food stand! Everything we've ordered was delicious! We also got a bouquet from one of the flower vendors towards the front of the market. We saw several vegetable and fruits stands and unique food vendors as well as several bake shops! We'd definitely love to come back and try some of the other bake shops and food stands! read more

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In my opinion, the best and largest neighborhood farmer's market in Seattle! Sadly, I dont live in Ballard so I rarely make it here. In terms of selection of prepared food stalls, produce, meats, baked goods, dairy, eggs, spices and local craft makers, this market has it all! A lot of my go to market vendors are here like Olsen farms, Collins family orchards Some of the stand out stands are Masakan (Malaysian food) stand that has nice chicken satay and Valley Dogs that do a respectable corn dog. They also conveniently have some strategically placed porta-potties which is a nice perk. Parking can be an issue but there are some pay lots close by in case you strike out with street parking depending on how far you are willing to walk. It is also situated on Ballard Ave which is chock full of other tea and coffee shops, restaurants and stores to hit while you are there! read more

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Terrific time just wandering around this wonderful find of ours. It's not the biggest, but it has a very big selection of different goods and eats! Too bad they're only here on Sundays. I could do this every day of the week. Dog friendly, more than that, there are almost as many visitors on four legs as there are on two. Good for Mrs. E. and me. It's fun to see the different breeds, colours and sizes. There's plenty of people, but it's not too crowded and they are here rain or shine. Being that I'm not from here, I may be out of line pointing out that it's a bit pricey. Also, there must be a lot of mushrooms in Seattle! They're everywhere!!!!! We found some beautiful flowers, fresh vegetables, homemade preserves and even hand crafted stuff. The trouble is we've over extended on spending, again, and have to return another day to buy them. 05/25 read more

This farmers market is excellent! Was surprised by how large it is, spanning many city blocks. A really great variety of different vendors and lots of options for hot food to order, which not all farmers markets have a big selection of. Definitely loved the focaccia breakfast sandwich, great selection of produce and baked goods, and have a lot more I want to try next time! read more

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Second time here. I totally understand why it's so well known. The market was so full of life but did get overwhelmingly crowded after 11 AM. I loved their fresh flowers and produce. So beautiful. read more

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It's not often that I find myself in Ballard on a Sunday, but when I do the Farmers Market is a must-stop! Held every Sunday year round, the market features all types of vendors lining the historic streets of downtown B-town. From fresh veggies to flowers to crafts to food to all sorts of pickles and jellies, if you can't find something good to eat or fun to buy at this market, well, you're just not looking hard enough. If you get here a bit later in the day, most of the surrounding shops and restaurants are open, too. Which means double the fun (and opportunities to spend your hard-earned cash). Can prices get pretty high at many of the vendors? Um, yeah. This isn't your "discount" market by any stretch of the imagination. And parking isn't always easy to come by (but hey, at least most of it is free if you find street parking on a Sunday). There are also several paid lots within a block or two. And, of course, KC Metro will happily drop you off at the market on one of their luxurious accordion buses. read more

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Smaller market compared to the Fremont one but still a great amount of variety for food & produce! Love to see more organic and grass fed options coming in. I got a raspberry croissant $8 from the French bakery and a strawberry rhubarb jam crepe $9. The vendors are always very nice and helpful. read more

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We had an awesome time trying out all the different vendors this Sunday. There was an amazing pizza by Strega Pizzeria and amazing chicken by a Malaysian stand. Bought some Kim Chi made by a Hawaiian and some other baked goods from other stands. It was a very lively Farmers market and I enjoyed the crowd. read more

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The Ballard Farmers Market is top notch! Open on Sunday mornings, it spans for multiple blocks with endless options to choose from. Despite how popular it is, it didn't feel too crowded because of how wide the streets are- allowing for lots of space for adults, kids and dogs. I had so many stand out bites, but here are the ones that were truly supreme: Valley Dogs- Fresh fried corn dogs made with premium meat dogs. They even have a breakfast corn dog with a sweet breakfast sausage and maple syrup. Ayako & Family- Sweet shokupan. Shokupan is Japanese bread typically cut thick with a light sweetness to it. You can buy the breads and jams to go, but getting a toast is absolutely worth it. They freshly heat up the bread with a crisp layer of butter and added jam. Public Grains- While the pasta was a major miss, the chicken cutlet sandwich was out of this world! I still dream of this sandwich. The chicken was so thick and juicy and paired perfectly with a saucy slaw. I also enjoyed the bagel spot at the front of the market and the champurrado from the taco stand. This Farmers Market is outstanding. Outside of the market, it was great that the area is lined with shops to also go into and explore. read more

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This is my favorite farmers market. I love the sound of music coming from local buskers while walking on market street. The ambiance is lively and full of energy. Almost as if you're in another country and the football team won a local championship. The only thing missing is the loud sound of vendors promoting their produce and the slapping sound of paper bags. There are some of my favorite stalls consisting of snow valley mushrooms, Sea Wolf, the freshly made pasta, and many other local farmers. Service at the managers booth is exceptional. I love how they expertly guide you to stalls and vendors selling in season pears and lettuce. After the market I enjoy going to my favorite boutique Prism to check out housewares and made in US clothing. The cool shops and short walk to PCC is always a plus. Ballard has its own charm and the farmers market fits right in. I wish it was everyday. read more

I'm kinda obsessed with this farmers market! I'm from out of town and my friend lived here so we decided to venture into this market for fun rain or shine. My favorite core memory was all the independent vendors and beautifully arranged fruits and veggies. There was one apple vendor in particular who cut apples just so we could try. I ended up bringing some home on the flight! My favorite thing about this market was the fact that there were so many people with their furry best friends. Back where I live dogs are not allowed even though farmers markets are in outdoor spaces. It feels so wholesome and cozy when pets are allowed and added to the charm. Love it here literally the best farmers market I've been to! They have so many delicious fruit and veggie vendors as well as food options to try. I can imagine this being so nice to hang out at during the summer when it's sunny and warmer. read more

I love shopping at the farmers market every Sunday! They have a wide array of fresh fruit and produce to choose from. Not to mention there are lots of vendors selling jewelry, home goods, candies, cookies and more! This is a year round market so you can shop in the summer and the winter. You can also try some of the food vendors/trucks here. I especially like the Patty Pan cooperative that sells veggie quesadillas with loads of cheese on their homemade tortillas. Can get very busy during the summer months, but its fun to see all the cute dogs! read more

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The extraordinarily welcoming atmosphere, the relaxed people-watching, and the noteworthy prepared food options make this market a Sunday destination worth any Seattle visitor's time. And you can be sure that you will get loads of local flavor as customers range from all around the extended metro area. Perhaps the extraordinary success of this market is at least partly due to the prepared food stalls. The Bangalore Cafe is extraordinarily successful selling dosas, idlis, khara bhath, and Bangalore regional specialties that are authentic and a hit with the Indian crowd which comes here just to eat fresh tiffin-style meals. A huge draw is also elicited by the stone-oven pizza and the Ethiopian stall. But The Bangalore Cafe sets its own buzz for this market unlike any other across Seattle. The setting of Ballard Farmer's Market amidst quaint, historic streets with brickwork buildings which run parallel to the sea-bound canal and its industrial history, is itself interesting. The market stalls are rich in pickings with eclectic fermenters, mushroom tonic makers, brewers, picklers, pie-makers, bakers, knife-sharpeners, candle-makers, and jam producers. The farm-grown produce offers a terrific variety so you can't miss out on those including seasonal fruit. This market is year round so that's a huge draw. read more

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TLDR: The absolute best place to wander on a sunny summer Sunday in SeattlexD And! Even dreary Nov to July Sundays turn a little brighter when perusing the stalls on Ballard Ave. There are many wonderful Sunday Farmers Markets across Seattle proper (West Seattle, Cap Hill), but as the daughter of a Ballard High grad (circa 1960s)... this one just hits different. Watch out for clueless parents with strollers AND dogs, even though there are multiple signs clearly stating NO DOGS ALLOWED. Otherwise, 5 stars! Longer: Back in my day *grandma emoji*, Ballard Ave had the old tried and trues like Hattie's Hat, Smoke Shop, but not a lot else. When I started playing club volley ball and practicing at Ballard HS on weekends, we'd stop on Ballard Ave for Taco Del Mar. When I moved back to Seattle in 2013, my bestie worked at two of the shiny new restaurants that popped up as the Ballard Ave Resurgence came to be and I worked near Leary/Dead Fred's. I spent A LOTTTTT of time on Ballard Ave. I was visiting Seattle over a gloriously warm week this summer, and found great joy fueled by warm & fuzzy nostalgia showing my boyfriend Ballard. We first putzed around the Market, spoke with a few vendors, exchanged smiles with random passersby, and sampled some tasty treats. One vendor in particular provided excellent customer service, ample samples ;p, and helped us pick out a few chamoy flavors to ensure we had a nice variety to bring home to CA. After checking out all the food options, we landed on the T'juana taco truck, and boy oh boy, was that the right move, or what?! We've been on a quesabirria taco tour lately, and these are now on the top of our list. Again, excellent service with a smile, and not a long wait at all! From the Farmers Market, we walked around "downtown Ballard" a bit, window shopping, explaining "this is where M & I did XYZ!" and "this used to be LMN, RIP!" before moving on to the Locks. While Cap Hill and West Seattle have other activities that can be enjoyed after time at the Market, I would argue Ballard has the best variety, and easy to access if you don't have a car (Cap Hill offers that, as well, but no Locks, no Beach within a 20-30 min walk). read more

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Best secret in Seattle. Arrive early, browse the shops, make sure to get lots of snacks along the way. Pet friendly! read more

If I'm in Seattle on a Sunday, you can catch me at the Ballard Farmers Market. I love to support local farmers and small businesses wherever I go- and it's just so interesting to see all the local produce and goods. If you're into dog watching, this is the place to be. You'll see lots of stylish dogs walking around wearing raincoats or just living their best life. From flowers to mushrooms and beautiful produce like radishes, lettuce, and whatever else is in season. You can really create beautiful meals from all these local goodies. Parking can get a bit tough, it's street parking only but somehow both times I have come here I've gotten lucky with a spot just a block away from the market. If you see the corndog guy, don't miss out! I will never come to this market and not get an artisan corndog. Pro tip: Don't forget your reusable bags! And if you do, be sure to get a Ballard farmers market tote from the information station. read more

Ballard Farmers Market is magical, offering a bit of everything to delight your senses and fill your pantry. It is very "food forward" unlike some other Markets that offer mostly of crafts & vintage clothes. Here you can get ciders, organic meats, honey, jams, produce, amazing mushrooms, breads and pastries, candles, jewelry and of course a warm snack of maybe a wrap or slice of pizza or a breakfast sandwich. Lots of good People Watching, and a bonus that along the location Ballard Avenue is lined with shops, cafes & restaurants. read more

Was in town for the weekend, this was nearby. Was pleasantly surprised by the variety of vendors. Really enjoyed it even though it was quite chilly, had to walk into one of the shops that was opened for business to warm up for a bit. read more

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It's the largest farmers market in the city and by far, one of my fav farmers market in the West Coast. My favorite finds: tulips/seasonal bouquets (they don't disappoint), freshly baked olive pretzels (they're huge!), vegetable quesadilla, green dream smoothie, and fresh picked salad mixes (some even have edible flowers). Given how busy it is, try to get their early to find parking. We were lucky to find parking near Filson (clothing store), which is only a few steps away from the market. read more

Amazing Sunday farmer's market in Ballard! It's a huge market that has a ton of different vendors. They have hot food, produce, meat, bakeries, chocolate, handmade goods and more! I love checking it out whenever I'm in Seattle. This time I was here for lunch and got a salmon sandwich that was pretty good. I also picked up a sourdough bialy from Salmonberry which I enjoyed. They were out of some of their bakery items by noon so missed out on trying more. Definitely recommend checking it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Best Farmers Market Ever! Great food, musicians, lots of people and dogs. Variety is stellar. Everything from fruits and veges, organic choices, baked items, food trucks, great grilled food, flowers, jewelry, pottery, on & on... Fun way to spend the day. Plus all of the other shops and restaurants to duck into! Parking....get there early. read more

We love the Ballard Farmers Market, though it's been a couple of years since our last visit. We love that it happens year round. We love the amount of vendors and their creativity and passion for their crafts. The space is great, as it's in the heart of Ballard. Parking can be a challenge, but it's easily accessible by bus, bicycle and pedestrian friendly - streets for blocks are closed to traffic for the market. We loved looking at the fresh flowers, artwork in a diversity of media, and tasty food galore. We were reminded of the greatness of this market on a warm sunny day and look forward to more visits as the spring and summer rear their heads. read more

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I arrived at the market on a drizzling rainy day, and it was a great winter outdoor activity when you want to get out for a nice stroll. Parking was easy to find as the market wasn't packed. It was easy to walk around and look at stalls at your own pace. There were lots of vendors with great varieties of food, flowers, produces and handmade products, you can spend around 1 to 3 hours here browsing. The vendors I interacted with were nice and helpful. There was a street performer playing music. The colorful flowers, produce and the good food lifted my mood up on a gloomy day. The price is fair for the quality of products they provide, the food stall was fairly priced and smells amazing. read more

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Absolutely in loved with this farmer's market and excited by how big it was! So many wonderful local farms and vendors with delicious eats and fresh produce. We came for the first time in October and the leaves changing color and falling were so pretty in this area, pair it with the gorgeous flowers for sale and it makes for a very picturesque market. This market gets pretty busy and lots of pups here too! I had a sausage breakfast sandwich which was stellar, chowder, and I've purchased sourdough bread from both Salmonberry and The Cottage both amazing bakers. Highly recommend checking out this market, if you're in the area! read more

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This place has tons of choices, however I could not rhubarbs nor chantarelles tho I think we are in season. Porta potty available. Venmo accepted at most places. I appreciated the Information Tent! read more

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I arrived at the Ballard Farmers Market a little under 20 minutes after it opened this past Sunday, 28 May 2023. There was a fair amount of people in the market and the vendors appeared ready for the day. A few street musicians, including an alto saxophone player!, were out performing along the stretch of the market. Unsure of what I wanted to get, I did a full once-through before circling back around. One of the stalls that caught my attention was for Vespucci Pizza. Looking over the menu, two pizzas sounded good for the time of day (about 9:30 a.m.), the Mario and the Fabio. I noticed three pizzas out of the oven and ready for instant order filling, so I asked the woman if she had either the Mario or Fabio out, and she said the Mario was. So I went with a slice of the Mario (tomato sauce, oregano, basil, pepperoni, and mozzarella). It was $8.00 with tax, I paid with cash and tipped a one dollar bill. After getting the slice, I made my way to a table under the bell in the Ballard Centennial Bell Tower in Marvin's Garden to eat. The slice was warm and crust easy to tear. The tomato sauce was fresh and sweet. Mozzarella blanketing the other toppings was not overly stretchy, the pepperoni still juicy, and the herbs flavorful enough to be tasted with the other pizza elements. I ate it quickly as it started to cool while I was eating, a race to the finish. I was very happy with the quality and amount of food I got for the price. Other market patrons were respectful and mindful of personal space and those eating at the tables along the market. There were informational stalls throughout the market and porta-pottis were speckled along the outside of the vendors. read more

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We love the Ballard Farmers Market, open all year round on Sunday. They have lots of options for food, produce, flowers, etc. We have been able to try lots of new to us places at the Ballard Farmers Market. Some of our favorites are the The Bangalore Kitchen, Geni's Ethiopian Corner, Seattle Pops. I also love getting flowers when they are in season. read more

This is the biggest of the Seattle farmers markets (besides maybe the Fremont one, but that one is less a farmers market and more just a general street market, more focused on clothes and food trucks) The Ballard market has a good spread of produce vendors, food vendors, and other foodstuffs (honey, sauces, pickles, etc). It's a great spot to check out with a friend and wander around at with a snack / breakfast. It gets pretty packed so parking might be slow, though still doable. read more

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This is my favorite farmers market in the area and one that I frequent often! If you don't like crowds, definitely go early (as soon as possible after 9:00 a.m.). Otherwise, it is hard to see the stalls and get what you need. I feel like this market has gained popularity in the last few years so it is way more crowded than it used to be. Fortunately, they are expanding the space to one more block, which is great! Great variety of produce/eggs/raw meat, prepared foods (to consume while there), flowers, and then other goods like soap, earrings, pottery, etc. It all depends what you are seeking but some fave vendors for me are: - Spring Rain Farms (produce) - Kirsop Farms (produce) - Foothills Farm (produce) - Sno-Valley Mushrooms (literally just mushrooms but so good) - For bakeries, Salmonberry Goods, and the oat porridge loaf from The Cottage - Lia's Garden for flowers - Geni's Ethiopian for prepared Ethiopian food, Seattle Pops if it's a hot day All the other vendors are great too - depends what you are in the mood for :) read more

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I loved this farmers market it is really spacious. They have hot food that you can eat while walking around. Booths with lots of produce and homemade pantry items.The market is also surrounded by lots of shops that you can pop in while shopping at the market. Parking can be difficult in the area so be prepared to walk. read more

It was a cold and rainy day. No matter...this farmer's market is rain or shine...(it's Seattle folks!). Such a nice little street with additional shops to browse through in addition to the farmer's market offerings down the middle of the street. Fruits and vegetables were fresh. There was a creperie, BBQ, cook to order breakfast sandwiches. Great way to spend a morning! read more

This is our preferred farmers market when we are in town. I bought some hot donuts, we really like one of the apple stand (from quincy washington), and I like Haxan hot sauce. Plenty of street parking and good coffee shops in the area. Also, check out the Nordic Museum. It is worth a visit. read more

I've been here every week since moving because it's within walking distance, and I'm so glad I don't have to deal with parking--it would definitely be a pain. There are tons of great booths I've tried, and I'm still discovering more. Definitely check out the mini donuts--they're even better than the ones at Pike Place! Just skip the powdered sugar because the warmth makes it clump up, but the cinnamon sugar is amazing. The nectarine and peach stand is hands down my favorite. I've had a nectarine almost every day since I moved here. They seem to be going out of season now, but definitely look for them next year! read more

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