The University District Farmers Market is Seattle's oldest and largest "farmers-only" neighborhood market.  Founded in 1993, this Saturday market offers a place for more than 50 Washington State farmers to sell their fresh produce and quality products each week.  The market is now open year-round, with a great selection of fall and winter produce, eggs, meats, poultry, seafood, baked goods, preserves and more throughout the holiday season and chilly winter days.

Featured items at the market include an astounding variety of local, seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables from both sides of the state, herbs, wild mushrooms, fresh farmstead cheeses, free-range chicken and eggs, pastured organic beef, pork, fresh oysters and salmon, nuts, ciders, honey, fresh cut flowers, nursery stock, fresh bread and other baked goods, as well as numerous jams, fruit spreads and condiments from local farm-grown products.  For a list of vendors and products at the market, click here.

The market also features live music, cooking demos, and other special events throughout the season.  See events pages for details.

In the summer, when the market is packed with over 60 farmers and vendors, there is a small 'food court' near the market in front of the U-Heights building, with a nice selection of ready-to-eat foods from local vendors.  In the winter, when we have about 30 - 40 farmers, the prepared food is hosted in the market itself. 

Hours and Location:

Open every Saturday year-round, 9am to 2pm, at the corner of University Way & NE 50th, in the playground of the University Heights Center for the Community. On-street parking can be found in the vicinity, and the market provides tokens to shoppers for one free hour of parking in nearby pay lots.   You can also check out our facebook page.

Directions:

From I-5, take the 50th Street exit. Head east on NE 50th ½ mile to corner of NE 50th and University Way NE.

Bus routes 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 and 83 provide service between the University District and downtown Seattle. Route 48 travels west to east.

The University District Farmers Market could not exist without the incredible support of our landlord, the University Heights Center for the Community, a vital community center which serves as the "heart" of Seattle's University District neighborhood.  This historic school building houses a rich and diverse family of educational programs, classes, events and other community organizations including our U-District farmers market.

The NFMA also thanks the Greater University Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support of the U-District Farmers Market.