Upon arrival, you're greeted by someone to direct you to parking. The guy was nice and said it was…read moreperfect weather to go peach picking. The parking lot was dirt and small but was able to accommodate all the cars there. The employees were nice and informative. They have two different types of peaches. Red Havens are sweet and Reliance are on the tarter side. It's a smaller farm but there were plenty of trees full of ripe peaches. The peaches were very fragile so it's important to be selective on which ones you pull off the branch. It's $3 per pound and we got a boxful for around $22. We also got a huge zucchini for only .50! I love the idea of farm to table and enjoy supporting local businesses which made Douglas Farms a perfect pit stop while driving through Sauvie Island.

Don't forget, for those in the area, it's peach picking time. The peaches are sweet and ready. We…read moretook a break from our busy schedule and went to Douglas Farm. The Fourteen Year Old made a peach pie and my girlfriend made blackberry peach jam. Thankful for great weather, great farms, great food, great family, and a great summer.

We came out for the Allen Stone/The Dip concert, and it was our first experience at Topaz Farm. We…read morehad such a wonderful evening! The staff were incredibly friendly, the setting was beautiful and we loved all the wildflowers and sunflowers around the farm. It was a pretty hot day, so the lounge pass was definitely worth it. Also for closer bathrooms and drinks. I also really appreciated how the event staff went above and beyond to help me resolve a ticketing issue. They were kind, helpful, and made sure everything worked out. We really loved what Topaz Farm is all about and the whole atmosphere of the place. We'll definitely be back for more events and we're looking forward to checking out their meats and produce too. I highly recommend catching a show out here, you can tell a lot of care goes into creating a great experience.

The area itself is beautiful and there are a few other farms nearby on Sauvie Island that are…read moredefinitely worth checking out too while already out there. The store is a bit overpriced but its nothing egregious. The location is beautiful and they make burgers and stuff on weekends which I would like to try as its a beautiful place to just hang out. I got some pretty great Hood River cherries from their store while there, rinsed them with the hose out back and ate them all!

We loved this market. So many great options. A really nice vibe. People are friendly. It is shaded…read morewith big trees. Just a really nice location!

Quite literally the best farmers market in the area A lovely…read morecross-section of food local produce and alcohol My favorite pastries are from Maxines , all the produce is great and the place that makes breakfast burritos is epic

Soo many nice additions to the farm this year. Thank you for all your hard work making this our…read morefamily's go to farm! Super cool new "Merch Room" in the Market. Nicely done!! I like the new colors for the shirts and sweatshirts. The Market looks nice and fresh. Great produce and jar walls. I like this years strawberry fields location being just past the NEW baby Brahman cow. He's soooo cute! The berries are sooooooo good!!!! The Gift Shop has some cool new treats. The dips and beer breads look good. Fun to look at the biggest selections of salt and pepper shakers anywhere around. Oh the signs keep us laughing while we shop. The Patio Cafe' and Coffee cart are a must too! You can't go wrong with anything you order. My go to is the Turkey Panini but the Whole Farm burger is a fav of my family too. Looking forward to picking fresh flowers next month, or is it August?? Thank you Pumpkin Patch for your friendly staff, fun activities and a great place to spend the day!

This was my bf & I's first time to a pumpkin patch since moving here a few years ago. Wasn't…read moreexpecting this place to be so packed. But i guess everyone was watching the weather report like we were & came when it was supposed to clear up. We decided to pick our own pumpkin, so we caught the hayride. Definitely recommend as its quite a ways away. The pumpkin field was huge! There were so many good ones to choose from in different colors. We ended up going with 2 little ones as it seemed like a good idea as we werent planning on leaving it & had to carry it around. We then got hungry & opted for some Mexican corn, hot dog, & apple cider donuts. Everything was so yummy, especially the donuts. The line was so long, but worth the wait as they were made fresh. Im so glad we came prepared for walking in the patch. We wore our rubber boots which then proceeded to be caked in mud at the bottom. Your hands will also get dirty from picking your pumpkin, so be aware. Overall it was such a fun day. Till next year.

This farmers market is a little less hectic I'd say, and I dig it!…read more Nestled in a square parking lot, next to a few small businesses and a New Seasons, is the Orenco Farmers Market. Many times I've seen it and many times I've avoided it. But now I regret not checking it out the first time they opened up a few years ago. Here's a few tips and details: * Parking * Most folks park in the New Seasons parking lot, or down the residential streets. The times I've been here, the lot has never been full. So I've never had any issue finding parking. * Favorite Vendors * ~ The Pie Guy - out of North Plains. If you yelp that, you'll see why he's different. Love their variety of pies. ~ Pilgrim's Roasted Nut'z - Another North Plains favorite! You can literally go nuts buying more than one bag. ~ Kookido - UGH, mochi-filled cookies! I'm a mochi lover and chewy soft cookie kind of guy. These are heaven in a container! ~ Pablo Munoz Fruits - I'm all about their peaches and berries! ~ Martinez Family Farms - Come here early for these guys. They always have a long line to pay. ~ Favorite Produce - I dig their fresh flower bouquets. ~ Helvetia Vineyards & Winery - Another local wine favorite. Try a sample! ~ Baird Family Orchards - mmm mmm, gotta love them peaches! Especially their Sweet Sue yellow peaches. ~ Our Little Farm and Nursery - Haven't bought anything from these guys, but they're the ones that freshly roast peppers. People love'em! ~ Slow Rise Bakehouse - Located out of Forest Grove. Check out my ROTD for them ;) ~ Thompson Farms - The "pear guy"! He's picking bosc pears soon. I cannot wait! ~ Papa's Sunflower Seeds - Flavored roasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds. These are the guys that do team fundraising. ~ Ochoas Catering & Events - Necessito burrito! They wrap up fat burritos (and more) and their salsas are simply el mejor! For the most part, if it's a hot summer day, the market can close a bit early due to excessive heat. I've yet to go here on a rainy day. But in closing for my next visit, I'm trying the pasta lady, the hot sauce guy, and the fresh mini donuts. Oh and the mouthful momo stand. Support your locals folks!

I absolutely love visiting Orenco Station - Hillsboro market for the first time last weekend. From…read morethe moment you step foot into the market, you're greeted with the vibrant colors of fresh produce, hand-craft goods, yummy food, and more! It's a good opportunity to support local and small. Parking wasn't an issue as there is desinated parking areas in apartment lots in front of the market. My favorite part was the local food vendors! We grabbed momos (delicious), tacos (best tacos in Oregon in my opinion), and hummus. HIGHLIGHT OF MY WEEKEND! S/O to Ochoa Catering and Events and Hummus Spot for putting my partner and I in our taco and hummus era. The service from these vendors were great and it was fun chatting about how their business started. Orenco Station - Hillsboro market is laid back and a good break from the hustle and bustle of city life. We will be back!

If you are in Downtown Portland on a Wednesday and want to experience a small but amazing Farmers…read moreMarket then swing bye the PFMS. Great produce and food with live music. Just block out the homeless if you can and enjoy your experience.

I say this is the # 2 farmers market, after the Saturday one at PSU…read more Excellent everything, grown in Oregon. Vegetables look better than any other. You really have to see it, to believe it. Fantastic berries! Fish! Flowers! Cool dining options! Art! Excellent people watching! Way cool baked goods, great food options and, if you are lucky, there may be music!

The Vancouver Farmer's Market is truly exceptional. They have a variety of vendors - jewelry,…read morecrafts, woodwork, cat nip, bakeries, veggies, produce, artisanal clothing, soaps, coffee, wine, plants, gorgous fresh flower bouquets - all lining wide streets making its easy to walk around and not be enveloped in crowds. In the late summer, early fall the fruit and produce is abundant! Juicy peaches, plums, cherries, the last of the blueberries and blackberries, rhubarb, eggplant, tricolored peppers, and beets fill the stalls. everything so colorful and delicious. Was excited to happen upon the Catnip Takeout booth filled with the most adorable handmade, felted cat toys that of course contain catnip. The owner gives you a takeout box and you fill it with the toys of your choice. She had veggies, mushrooms, hearts, eyeballs, bees, round balls, fruit- all adorable! since my house is very spa like with shades of cream, gray and blues, I was excited to find so many options in these colors. My cat immediately began batting the ball around the minute I gave it to her! The nursery here is the biggest and best I've ever seen at a Farmers Market. The variety of plants was impressive and all were healthy and thriving. they also sell sun catchers, perfect for inside a window or in your garden - every garden deserves a bit of whimsy imo. Lots of food carts serving a variety of cuisines. some are within the market, several more line the street on the outside of the market. The gyros caught my attention, the scent of grilled lamb everywhere. it didn't disappoint! I ordered the mega traditional which had extra meat so I could have half for lunch and the other half for dinner. Love that this market is open both Saturday and Sundays until 3pm April through October. Saturday they open at 9am; on Sundays they open at 10am. Parking is on the street, use parking kitty to pay. On a Sunday at 12:30 I had no issue finding a spot close by.

We stopped here on a Sunday morning before heading to Portland. If you go early, parking is not…read morehard to find. It's a very large market. There are fresh fruits and vegetables; honey; smoked fish, and prepared foods not on a truck. Plus there are food trucks. There are rows of arts and crafts. Candles, clothes, and other household items can be found; I even saw knife sharpening. Basically, you could skip the grocery store and Home Depot and just shop local artisans. The highlight was fresh heirloom tomatoes that looked incredibly tasty, They oozed freshness and flavor. Since we are in a hotel, we did not buy any but they looked like they would be an excellent salad. Everyone (vendors) were friendly and seemed to know their repeat customers. Market-goers (customers) were having a good time. There is an area for kids go play. The ambiance is laid back and family friendly. We'll be back in Vancouver and plan to return again. It's a great way to spend some quality time with the family in gorgeous summer weather.

We found out about this hidden chestnut orchard on the last weekend of the season! I emailed the…read moreorchard to confirm their hours of operation for U-pick (since it was the final weekend and rain was in the forecast). I received a quick response from Andrew Robello, the owner, he confirmed they are open, rain or shine! I was so excited to take my mom on this adventure! Next day, we arrived bright and early. We were greeted by Andrew's mom at the bucket station, she was such a sweetheart. Such a nice family! As we ventured into the chestnut grove, more families arrived. This is a fun outing for the whole family. Just keep an eye on the kids. Bring kitchen tongs or thick garden gloves to pick up the chestnuts. If you've never seen the needles of chestnuts, you're in for a prickly surprise! Be careful and get ready for a fun scavenger hunt! You can easily fill your bucket within half an hour! This can be good or bad. Good because you know what you're doing and you arrived at the perfect time to collect fresh dropped nuts. Bad- because you're picking up any nuts you find and not checking for signs of rot. Since you're buying per pound, I recommend you do a quick squeeze and eye inspection for insect holes. If you hear or feel air from the squeeze, it's not fresh or about to rot. If you want to keep your chestnuts for several weeks, it's best to find the freshest nuts. Confession time....we spent nearly 2 hours leisurely enjoying the hunt. As we realized how much time has passed, we stumbled up an area scattered with fresh jumbo nuts! Holy moly! Guess what we did.... We dumped our bounty and filled our bucket with the fresh jumbo nuts! We kept some of the best looking smaller nuts. We had fresh chestnuts for over a month and shared it with friends and neighbors. Since this review is so so late, I can't remember the exact cost and weight. I do remember they gave us a nice season end discount. They are so sweet! Regardless, the time I shared with my mom scavenging the chestnut groove is a priceless memory I'll always have. Thank you for helping us create new memories, Robello family! See you in 2025 season!

No Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day dinner can be complete without chestnuts. The best…read moreI've found in Portland come from Cascadia Chestnuts' stand at the Saturday Portland Farmers Market at PSU. Cascadia Chestnuts is a certified organic orchard growing select French and Italian "marrone type" chestnut cultivars. If you've been to Italy during the holday season and bought a bag of chestnuts from a grizzled vendor roasting them over a grill, they were likely called "marroni." The ones Cascadia grows and offers are the real deal. My Sicilian family would roast chestnuts in the oven on a cookie sheet, after first giving the shells a small slice so they wouldn't burst, and then snack on them after the dinner was finished. We had a tradition on New Year's Day involving the first roasted chestnut we selected. If it was good and peeled easily, your coming year would go well. If it was difficult to peel, expect difficulties. If it was partly rotten or even thoroughly rotten, well, you can figure out the rest. Delicious, quality chestnuts, locally grown. And no bad ones in the bunch.