Things to do in Seattle...West Seattle Farmers Market at the heart of the West Seattle Junction. From farm to the neighborhood community! Wherever we travel, we love checking out the local farmers market! We ran into this farmers market meeting a friend for a hike. We were too early since they don't open until 10am. Afterwards, we came back to check it out. Love the sense of community. It got really busy with some vendors having long lines. Fresh vegetables, fruit, amazing cider, meat, cheese, fresh oysters, fresh mushrooms, bread and baked goods. And, of course, gorgeous fresh flowers!! The food options are great with grilled salmon and breakfast sandwiches. We left with fresh apricots, cherries and a bottle of Apple Cider. Parking on side streets can get full near the farmers market. It gets quite busy. There are no bathrooms. It is also dog friendly. read more

Cute year-round farmers market with a lot of stands selling fresh produce, meat, flowers, and more. There are not a lot of hot/ready to eat stands here compared to other farmers markets, but cool restaurants are so close by so it doesn't really matter. I recommend Lady Jaye for lunch, Bakery Nouveau for baked goods, and Panterelli for beverages and dessert! It got quite busy at times at several stands, but it went quickly and everyone was chill about it. It was not chaotic or stressful at all, no claustrophobic vibes here. It was also fun to people watch to see what other patrons were buying. Many people were out with the entire family and pets and enjoying the great weather. I can't wait for summer to roll around and for more stuff to come to market! read more

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I'm so fortunate that this farmers market is my local! I love that it's every Sunday rain or shine. I love that it brings out the local West-side community. I love the different vendors. Special shout out to the mushroom vendor. Seriously, the best and I always grabbed a bag or two of 'shrooms. read more

A huge, lovely market with all its f your local favorites! From mushrooms to stone fruit, fresh greens to berries, there is something for everyone at the market. How it coincided with the summer fest was a nice treat, too! It made for difficulty with parking, but the fun and crafts kept us there all morning! read more

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Love the location of the market, such a lively spot in the junction. Great selection of vendors but the market is smaller in comparison to Ballard, for example. I wish there were more vendors at this one serving hot food to order. The vendors that are there are excellent though. read more

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A year-round farmers market in a cosy, walkable street with characterful browsing-friendly shops? Yessss This market is accessible by public transit very easily (The C express line from the ferry station downtown Seattle brings you here in 15 minutes). Lovely dried and fresh flowers, mushrooms, pasture-raised meats, vegetables, and of course eats like tamales. An absolutely delightful experience because that city block is itself wonderful to be able to step into antique stalls, thrift stores, and bourgeois gift stores. Nearby dining options lend their menus to the fun farmer's market stalls. A gem of an experience if you want to delve into a neighborhood that is not the rather northerly Ballard (which also has a year round and much more sophisticated and extensive farmer's market) read more

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The fresh fruit and vegetables are nice hear to support the local people. I wonder sometimes if it is really a family own small local place. I always get the leaves from the vendor who gives you a sample. It gives me confidence when I buy them that they will taste good. I love getting the breakfast sandwiches here. The Thai flavor is my favorite. Today I got the caramel and honestly it wasn't worth the 13.00 for a hand full of espresso caramel. I thought I was getting more in the box but it was so disappointing. I won't be getting that again. read more

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It's a lot smaller than it used to be but still lots of farm fresh veggies and flowers mostly, with a couple other tents of things (cheese, breads, hot cooked food, etc) in between. Everyone is super friendly and it gets busy, so go early. read more

Recently went to the West Seattle Farmers Market with my family and had so much fun! It runs year round on Sundays from 10 am - 2 pm. No excuse not to check them out! It's a fairly large market which I love. You can spend a good hour or so here checking everything out. They've got your standard market fare with flowers, fruits, veggies, meats, fish, etc. They've also got vendors featuring wine, ciders, and more. Bonussss. You can also skip breakfast (or brunch!) and nibble along the market. They've got so many yummy options to choose from whether you're craving something sweet or savory. Another thing that's nice about this farmers market is the location. It's on a street in West Seattle where there's really cute gift shops and restaurants - so you can really extend your trip here if you wanted to. Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back and see what new goodies they have! read more

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I was visiting Seattle and wanted to check out a Farmer's Market on the weekend. This market is close to Bakery Nouveau (please go try it if you haven't), an awesome bakery I visited twice in 3 days. Anyway... First thing I noticed was the strict control on the number people who are allowed in at one time. As a result, there was a decent-sized line at noon on a Sunday. I applaud them for doing a good job of maintaining social distancing and keeping people safe. Fortunately the line went by quickly, we waited about 10-15 minutes. I heard from the vendors that this market was a lot bigger before the pandemic with lots of ready-to-eat food vendors. Now it has reduced to just 1 block, with vendors mostly selling fresh produce (fruit, vegetables, mushroom, etc.) and a few selling baked goods. I got some Rainier cherries. Cherry season was long over in California when I visited at the beginning of July, so I was help to pay $5/pound for it. In short, it's a good place to browse and buy some fresh produce if you live nearby. read more

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Super solid farmer's market, and neighborhood parking around it isn't too bad. Love the flowers options, tons of fresh produce people and multiple mushroom stands (one of the stands apparently sells Lion's Mane all year round). Currently they have beautiful dahlias, lobster mushrooms, chanterelles, and heirloom tomatoes. We love the various vendors who have fresh pork, chicken, and even sometimes rabbit! You can also find quail eggs here for a super reasonable price. They do allow dogs. read more

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At the West Seattle Farmers Market you'll find flowers, fruit, vegetables, fresh fish and meat, pastries, cheese and prepared foods. There are also cider, beer and wine vendors offering tastings. Occasionally there will be craft or art vendors but not common at this market. Usually a couple buskers playing with some very talented. This market is on a portion of California Ave which is closed during the market. I'm not sure why but there is a bit more walking space on the East side. It can get crowded on the West side with strollers, dogs and folks. A nice part of the market is the location with many of the shops lining California open for business. On this section you'll find antique stores, a book shop, record store, restaurants, bars, home decor, coffee of course, an excellent French bakery and a popular beer store/bar. Bit the biggest but highly recommended if your in the area on a Sunday. read more

Great hot food as well as produce options! A few flower vendors here and there but not as great as Pike's Place flower vendors. Loved the fact that they blocked off the street to set up the market right in the middle of a great block full of shopping on either side! read more

5-Stars for being open every Sunday through the fall and winter months, when other farmers markets are closed! 4-Stars for The variety of fruits and vegetables available. I bought "sunchokes" for the first time in my life, took them home and cooked them up right away. We loved them. 2-Stars for the $3/lb. price on most everything. That really raises the question of "source". I have to doubt that every booth is a farmer. Some displays of fruits and vegetables were so clean, perfectly sized and graded, and obviously commercially packaged, to be straight from a farm. I'm sure they come from large wholesale fruit suppliers. But over all, this is a fun way to spend a Sunday after church or breakfast-on-main street. Especially when you find a unique vendor specialty, like mushrooms, honey, custom sauces and sweets! read more

Lovely market except their difficulty participating willingly in the low-income programs. I have helped a gentleman who through a WA state lottery won in the WA State Senior Farmer's market Nutrition Program. He excitedly swiped his EBT card at the information tent, got $20 for $10 in tokens. It was heartbreaking to see him go stall to stall only to be refused for the tokens AND $4 coupons. As a Native American, his feelings were hurt by young "snooty" vendors who's precious expensive vegetables were too exclusive for him. Furthermore, he still has unspent tokens and coupons. He asked to be taken to Safeway where he said "they don't judge me for my food stamps". He has lived in West Seattle longer than most of the vendors. The West Seattle Farmers Market has grown to have year around stalls and most importantly, they have the EBT program straightened out so my fixed income friend is happy with shopping there. Some of the vendors still can be a little snooty with upscale gentleman farmer attitudes but we go to the nice ones who gracefully help him count out the tokens and bucks the program uses. Super good produce even if they are very expensive. read more

It's very nice to have an all-year-round farmer's market to attend to at this cold and rainning weather. We have been to West Seattle Farmers market for quite a few times. It's not very big and the parking space is limited, but they sure have lots of nice stands providing variety of farmers products. Vegetables, flowers, cheese, bakery, honey, wine, cider...all local, organic, fresh and delicious. At summer, it's simply nice to walk along people, taste some samples of cheese and honey, get a pound or two of fresh radish for salad, a dozen of flowers for the living room, a cookie for the kid...While dong these, you know that not only they're fresh and organic, but you're also supporting the local business. I will definitely return soon. Pictures uploaded to yelp. read more

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I think of farmers markets as being overpriced for what they offer, but the quality is better and it is farm fresh. The West Seattle Farmers Market takes place every Sunday. Yes, this is year round! It is kind of a small market. I happen to come by here every so often when there is West Seattle Summer Fest. But happened to be in the area yesterday since I was reviewing a bakery in the area. Guess which one. The setup is small. There are probably a handful of vendors selling produce, while the rest are selling an array of items including baked goods, honey, spices, fish, meat, cheese and eggs. I guess you could find everything you need here, but that is a pricey proposal. But really when compared to say Metropolitan Market, I found several of the places comparable. I picked up at the Whistling Train Farm booth, a huge bunch of leeks and a moderate size of pea shoots (a.k.a. pea vines) for under $5. There was other things like arugula, mizuna and basil which seemed competitively priced. Not I-District competitive, but it seems the selection here skews toward specialty produce which provides differentiation and appeals more to the Whole Foods buyer. I saw a few other things that interested here. Cheeses looked interesting and there was a Czech pastry stand and a Tall Grass bread booth. A decent place to shop for food stuff on a Sunday morning if you are in West Seattle. Otherwise, I would recommend venturing to the farmers market in your neighborhood instead. read more

This is my second favourite farmers market (Ballard is still the first) I really enjoy west seattle because parking is still free and easy to find close to the market. It's also in the middle of the main drag where Cupcake Royale and a few cute gift stores are. If you have time, you should also go to Bakery Noveau for dessert across the street. read more

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This Farmers Market has lots of the same vendors you'll find at other local markets. There are flowers, plants, baked goods (lots of these), cheese, vegetables, fruit, fresh pasta, meat and seafood. Also a number of local organizations were represented. There is surprisingly little produce at this market. The balloon man was there making balloon animals for the kids for free. There was live music. There is a horse-drawn cart taking people for a spin around West Seattle. A very nice little market and a great place to go on a sunny, Sunday morning. Big shout out to Coffee to a Tea with Sugar http://www.yelp.com/biz/aWdF0IyUVjmIqKSoC121zA?hrid=jUNj6Kg1L3D_q9pvut4rLA who were giving out coupons and a half dozen flavors of free mini cupcakes. They were really tasty. read more

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Wow! This is what a farmer's market should be like. Tons of produce (unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the fall veggies) - that was beautiful to look at. I t was all food which was nice (I hate when the kids want the chessy, overpriced arts and crafts items and then whine about it). I have to say alot of things were quite pricey (especially the meats/fish and fruits) but I guess you have to pay for quality. I went specifically to get honey from Rockridge Orchards (unfortunately, they were not at my regular farmer's market this year) and also ended up with several other items. Will definitely go back! read more

Since the "expansion" (i.e. move from the parking lot behind Key Bank to California Ave SW), the market has become a lot more diverse and interesting than what it was when it was crammed into the lot.. Frankly, most Farmers Markets around Seattle, are generally similar, and the West Seattle version pretty much fits the mold. There are the flower booths, lots of fresh fruits and veggies, some cheese, some clothes/nick-nacks, pretty much the usual. The West Seattle Market is year-round, however, so even in winter, if you have a hankering for a market run, keep this in mind. Since they are now on California Ave. SW between Alaska and Oregon, that section of street is shut. Parking in the Junction area can be a challenge on Sundays, but it's all good if you're willing to walk a few blocks and park down the hill west of the Junction. read more

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Many good options here if you are looking for food ready to eat. I really liked Beep Boop bagels - nice chew and soft interior on the salt bagel. Apple cider here is good. Probably 50-75 vendors available here. read more

I like going to farmers markets for the flowers. You can usually find a beautiful bouquet for about $5 to $15 at this market. I ended up coming here to get a couple of bouquets on Mother's Day. The vendors ended up jacking the price up to $20 a $30 a bouquet. But there was one vendor that sold them for $15 that day. Still it was a good deal compared to the florists or grocery stores. You can also find organic in season produce, seafood, farm fresh meats, goat milk, eggs and fresh baked breads and pastries. I ended up getting a cheese and spinach empanada. The pastry was more like phyllo dough but was very tasty. Parking is free in the designated parking lots. This farmers market isn't that big but it is okay. They have moved the market onto California Ave between SW Alaska and SW Oregon St. read more

First of all, I was able to park w/in a block of it w/o any trouble. I could just end this review right there. (Early) Spring offerings: wooly pig meat, honey, goat, organic chicken, pickled green beans (I would like you all to meet my new bff), preserves, cheese, potatoes, cheese, flowers, organic eggs, turnips, cheese, honey... a few other things that I'm not remembering. I hope the selection broadens a bit as we get into produce season -- I'll be stopping by to find out. read more

To me this is the smallest of all the Seattle area Farmer's Markets. My first visit was last Sunday, and I found that the market has the regulars from University, Ballard, and the Wallingford Farmer's Market. I spied- Tiny's Organic, Holmquist Hazelnuts, the pasta guy, the cheese people, a few flower stands, a few fruit stands with really only apples, the apple juice people, and a few shellfish people. On our visit we tasted some cheese (the one with ash was good!) and a few hazelnuts. With our hazelnut tasting we received a education on new breeds they are coming up with in collaboration with OSU. I wouldn't make a special trip for this market. If I am in the area and need a apple or a few plants then I would make a stop off. read more

Vendors run the entire block. Decent selection of grocery as well as prepared food vendors. Previous reviews gave me the feeling that this farmers market would be small and parking would be easy to find. The market isn't small as it stretches the length of a fairly long block. Half grocery (veggies / fruits / meats / eggs / flowers) and half prepared food (falafel / ginger beer / beer and wine / cheese / baked goods). Street parking seems to be the nemesis of Seattlites but it is available within a 2-block radius. I'm always on the lookout for mushrooms and finally found 1 vendor after striking out at 3 other farmers markets! Prices are decent if you buy more than 1. ;) read more

My husband and I have committed to use as little plastic as possible, buy local and overall reduce our footprint. We decided to visit the West Seattle Farmers market on a whim yesterday to see what was available and if we should incorporate a weekly visit into our routine (we shop for groceries once a week from PCC and a bakery). The market this time of year is small - and I expected that, but I was surprised by a few things. 1) I was intent on getting a bunch of asparagus, since it's in season. When I located a vendor that sold Asparagus, he placed my selected bunch on the scale and quoted the price: $8.95. Now, this was about the size of a normal asparagus bunch I've picked up at PCC or veggie stands for half that price. My husband and I politely declined, a little embarrassed. 2) At dairy stand, I selected to purchase a 10 oz container of Greek yogurt to accompany an Indian rice dish I planned on cooking. Already expensive At $4.50, I handed the vendor $5.50 since I had no $1's. I waited for my change while he continued a conversation he was having. He simply put the cash in the box, and went on with his conversation. After a couple of minutes of waiting to ask for change (again, feeling a little embarrassed) I gave up and walked away (am I supposed to tip too?). 3) At a vendor who sells meat and potatoes we picked up some pork chops on special, bacon and what would equate to a small bag of potatoes from PCC. The meat was reasonably priced, with pork chops at $6.75 lb on special. But they are covered in plastic. My hope was to avoid plastic at a farmers market, not find even more. I noted the price of potatoes in my head, $2.75 lb. I obviously needed some more caffeine because my brain didn't trigger. I had selected about 5 lbs of potatoes (easy to do - again, think small bag of potatoes from PCC or Safeway). The meat altogether was $17. The potatoes was another $17! The vendor did give us a break - everything for $30. At this point I felt to stupid to dump the potatoes back. But wow, I've never paid that much for potatoes in my life. Nor do I plan on doing so again soon! We spent $50 in very short order for a PCC tote barely half full. I thought the idea of buying direct from the farmer was to cut the middle man out, support local growers and be active in your community - and of course get some great local food. While I'm willing to pay a premium for good food (we almost always buy organic produce, always grass fed beef, real farm eggs, etc.), the prices here were just a little ridiculous. It really saddened me. How can I argue against people who claim healthy food is too expensive for the working class when I myself feel fleeced after a stroll through the farmers market? We drove to the West Seattle Produce Stand and found asparagus for $3.99 a bunch - same size. We normally frequent the Kent and Renton farmers market when they are in season - and have always come away satisfied with the friendly vendors and excellent produce. We visited West Seattle because it's open year round. After this experience though, I won't be visiting West Seattle's farmer market again anytime soon. read more

I'm giving WS Farmers Market 5 stars because I love what ALL Farmers Markets mean and give to the communities that they serve and also because it's the market in my hood. Our Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org is comprised of seven Farmers Markets (West Seattle, University District, Broadway, Phinney, Columbia City, Magnolia, and Lake City). They're all a little different. And other counties have their collection of Farmers Markets that bring interesting and quality food, beverages, flowers, etc. to the people. read more

Great farmers market!!! Love the variety of booths! They have everything including cheese, meats, berries, fresh baked goods, wines, ciders, produce and everything in between! Love one stop farmers market shopping! Great location! Had no problem finding parking! I will definitely be returning!! read more

I visited my first Seattle Farmers Market in Ballard way back when which made it the standard. Thus, the size of the Farmers Market in West Seattle surprised me. They fit the market into a parking lot behind the Key Bank on the southwest corner of the Alaska Junction. You will see the same vendors every Sunday: empanadas, micro-broccoli, Samish Bay cheese, a butcher, several fruit and vegetable stands, roasted peppers, apple cider, Honest Biscuit, a florist, Tall Grass Bakery. local honey and European pastries. It's very handy for locals to pick up organic vegetables, breads or snacks, doing last minute weekend chores. If you're looking for trinkets, jewelry, art, candles, leatherwork, clothing or soap you are better off heading to Ballard or Fremont. A 3.5 to 4 star stop, depending on what you look for in a farmers market. I'm glad they're there. read more

WONDERFUL! Help support your local farmers. Nothing better than eating organic FRESH fruits and vegetables. Really friendly vendors. GO ORGANIC !! DOWN WITH MONSANTO !! Peace read more

I love that the West Seattle Farmer's Market is open year round (every Sunday from 10-2). It's a bit small, but they have a large variety of products. I've seen shellfish, handmade cheeses, frozen meat, flower bouquets, pastries, honey, homemade caramels, dried fish, fruits, vegetables, muffins. There's everything!! Parking is a bit tricky, so walk, ride the bus, or park on a side street, or you may have to take a gamble on a parking spot. It's located right behind California Ave, so you can hit up shops, get brunch, or wander around afterwards! read more

I love sundays thanks to the West Seattle Farmer's Market. It's within walking distance of my house, so I try to make it a weekly trip. The selection of produce and meat there is amazing. It's a bit overwhelming if you don't have a list thought out before hand. While other yelper's have mentioned a lack of "flair", I have no idea what the hell their talking about. While I don't know what sort of flair their looking for, what you'll find here is great local farmers offering amazing fresh food. Every vendor I've talked to there is deeply passionate about what they bring and are downright eager to tell you not only about their wares, but about how they grew/raised it. For someone like me who is very interested in eating fresh, healthy food from sustainable, local farmers and asks questions about what sort of techniques are used on their farms, the West Seattle Farmer's Market is perfect :) read more

A good way to find some fresh, organic produce and buy farm fresh meats. Not just "by West Seattle for West Seattle," this event features a few out of the way farms / merchants and attracts folks from well beyond the Junction. The farmers market is a great way to exercise the pooches. Folks who don't care for dogs are going to be hard-pressed to avoid them. A few food carts are mixed in, but this really isn't supposed to be a lunch spot. Catch lunch before or after at one of the many sidewalk cafes. Things start to shut down around 1:30, so its wise to come early (closer to 11 than to 1) for the best selection. Recommend and will return. read more

I visited the West Seattle Farmers Market yesterday while we were at West Seattle Summer Fest. It's a cute little market, with about 2 dozen stalls--a couple cheese, several veggie, a few fruit, a pasta guy, jam/jelly/preservers booth, some seafood. And a guy offering to sharpen your knives for food. Um.....lol. We weren't there to buy necessarily, but a few key items I always look for (berries, apples, and sugar snap peas) were a bit pricey ($4/lb snap peas, is all I can remember) but if that's how the harvest was and these local farmers need to price them as such, then that is fine of course. I did end up buying a large bouquet of flowers for only $5. The same would go for at least twice that at Pike Place, so I was definitely smiling when I left! read more

Agreeing with the people below me.. this is an awesome market! Vendors are friendly, great selection of produce and the like but also the meat guy... oh the meat guy! This one has the friendliest atmosphere and most eclectic grouping of vendors I think of any in the state. I used to work markets so I've been to quite a few, and I think this one is the best. read more

Maybe, just maybe if this market was a bit bigger, I would go for a fifth star. You're probably looking at about 15-20 booths if I had to guess. That doesn't give you a ton of options to peruse, but there was plenty of quality to be had. The first thing we noticed was the lack of fresh produce relative to the rest of the products. The selection favored finished goods over anything recently harvested. We noticed a couple of fruit/vegetable stands, but there were far more beverages, cheeses, snacks and seafood to be had. We made the mistake of coming on an empty stomach, which not only meant an increase in purchases, but also led to spontaneous snacking (did I say mistake...?). We sampled one of the empanadas (delicious) and a piece of pie (wasn't the time to be healthy). We also needed to grab some items for dinner as well. We came very close to a filet of salmon from the very knowledgeable purveyors of frozen fish, but ended up settling on two dozen freshly caught oysters, a bottle of tayberry wine and some truffle cheese. The oysters were freshly caught that morning and were delicious at home. We were told they stay fresh for 4 days if covered by a wet paper towel in the fridge, but we ate them within 4 hours so it wasn't a big deal. The tayberry wine, which was new to us, came out of a recommendation. It tasted sweet and a bit syrupy and would probably be delicious heated up.The cheese stand (one among a few) was offering samples and sold a small wheel of the truffle-infused variety. Once you taste it, it is hard to pass up All in all, we were exposed to some quality items and were able to satisfy the need for lunch and could plan ahead for dinner. 5 stars for the quality, but could use some more selection and size. read more

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I'm addicted to Farmer's Markets. It isn't unusual that I stop buy three or four a week - and West Seattle is usually a part of that rotation. It isn't the largest, busiest, or the most diverse - but it has some great staples, friendly people, and great vendors. The location is great - just a block away from the West Seattle Junction so you can easily continue your shopping on California Avenue after the market. The proximity to Great Harvest Bread is great - just a block away from the market. The vendors are fairly typical for a farmers market - fruit/veggies, nuts, meat, fish, with a few bakeries, wine, and cheese stands thrown in for good measure. I do wish it were a bit bigger and a bit more diverse - but I'm sure that it will grow and evolve. read more

I'll agree with Jessica - very little produce. But when you factor in the market is only filling a single 20 something parking lot it's easy to see why. There are plenty of herbs and flowers, duck eggs, pastries, CHEESE, some tasty looking raspberry wine that I'll be picking up on my next visit, and a gentleman just off to the side who sells baskets to carry it all home in :D read more

West Seattle Farmer's Market is just so cute that I want to pinch its cheeks! All sorts of great organic fruits and vegetables, flowers, and baked goods. Yum! I don't really do vegan pastries but I had the best vegan chocolate chip cookie here. There are also candles and art. It supports any and every independent business out there. Right on. The only downside is you can't bring dogs into market area. Other than that this farmer's market is great! read more