Jefferson County Farmers Markets

05/29/2026

We will be kicking off our Chef Demonstration season at the Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday, May 30 from 9:30–10:30 am! Amber (our lovely Market Assistant and Tasting Events Lead) will demonstrate how to cook a brain-healthy dish featuring Lion’s Mane Mushrooms. Julie Eckert (of Olympic Area Agency on Aging - O3A) will explain the benefits of Lion’s Mane for the brain.

Here's our lineup of featured ingredients from market vendors:
- Lion’s Mane mushrooms from Straight Up Shrooms
- Miso from Chimacum Valley Dairy
- Crusty bread from Crust Bakery
- Fresh herbs and garlic from Chimalow Produce

We hope you'll join us!

05/27/2026

Interested in boosting your home cooking skills? Meet up with Chef Arran Stark of Jefferson Healthcare at the Port Townsend Wednesday Farmers Market on June 17 at 3 PM for a market-to-table cooking class!

Shop the market for fresh, seasonal ingredients and bring them back to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Community Kitchen to create a meal together. In the cooking process, you will learn culinary tricks to bring out the nutrition and flavor of farm-direct ingredients and cooking strategies. Sit down to a shared dinner with delicious leftovers to bring home.

Learn more and sign up here: https://givebutter.com/market-to-table-cooking-with-arran-stark-xpb9p8

05/22/2026

What's happening at the markets? So much! 🌻

To get the full scoop, make sure you're subscribed to our weekly newsletter. This is where we share upcoming events, vendor and music info, market news, recipes, and lots more. Read the latest one here: https://mailchi.mp/jcfmarkets.org/5-21-26-spring-bounty

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Eichen.

05/22/2026

Jefferson Transit Authority offers great ways to access our markets!

Visit our website or call Customer Service to learn more about riding with JTA to the Farmers Markets: jeffersontransit.com/235/Farmers-Markets | 360-385-4777

05/21/2026

We are thrilled to share that on Monday, May 18, the City Council unanimously approved our street mural project! This is the first street painting approved through the city planning process in Jefferson County.

The Jefferson County Beacon wrote an excellent article about the project and the vote. You can read more about it here: https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/the-future-is-bright-and-inclusive-for-uptown-port-townsend-streets/?ref=the-beacon-weekly-news-roundup-newsletter

What's next for the mural? We launched a fundraiser to help cover the cost of paint and other supplies for the mural, and we plan to invite you — yes, folks from all across Port Townsend and Jefferson County — to help paint it!

Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/community-street-mural-fund

Stay tuned for more information.

05/15/2026

This April, the Washington State Department of Health announced reductions to the Women Infants and Children (WIC) Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefits for 2026. Only 29 Jefferson County children and families will receive benefits this year following 61 percent cuts to a vital bridge between low-income families and fresh, local produce.

These federal cuts mean fewer fruits and vegetables for Jefferson County Families with young children and infants — and reduced income for local farms.

In an effort to counteract the loss, we are launching a community-match program, Family VegRx. Every $30 raised will be matched by the Jefferson County Farmers Markets, which will maintain the WIC eligibility requirements.

Thank you to the Peninsula Daily News for covering this important issue! Read the full article here: https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/05/15/women-infant-and-children-cuts-to-reduce-farmers-market-program/

05/14/2026

Happy Rhody Week! 🎉

The Grand Parade will take place on Saturday, May 16 at 1 PM — and yes, the Port Townsend Farmers Market will be open for our usual hours from 9 AM to 2 PM on Tyler Street!

Head to the PTFM early to load up on snacks to enjoy during the parade (or to get your grocery shopping in before Uptown gets busy). Consider a crepe from Zack's Little Creperie, fresh bakery items from Pane d'Amore or Crusty Crumb Bakery, samosas from Tandoori Kitchen, or a refreshing Thai tea from A & N Farm (A & N is back for the first market of the season!). Not to mention all the snackable fresh veggies from our local farmers!

Photo by Deja View Photography Studio from 2024.

05/06/2026

Have you met our new vendor, Ohmygator Studios, yet?

This small, family owned pottery business makes bright and whimsical mugs, vases, plates, bowls, etc. Clair, the main potter, freehand draws all the flowers on her colorful creations. Her children — Heidi, Charlie, and Becca — also make ceramic gnomes. Ohmygator has been successfully selling at the Sequim Farmer's Market for the past few years and is excited to expand into Port Townsend!

Keep an eye out for Ohmygator Studios's whimsical pottery at the next market!

Booth photo credit to Deja View Photography Studio.

05/03/2026

The Chimacum Farmers Market is back for the season, and we couldn’t imagine a more perfect day for it! ☀️ Thank you to for hosting and for bringing an extra special guest to our opening ceremony (photo 2).

The Chimacum Farmers Market is open Sundays, 10-2!

05/01/2026

How are you getting to the Chimacum Farmers Market this weekend?

Jefferson Transit Authority is launching a Sunday bus service beginning Sunday, May 3, 2026! Skip the parking and instead take advantage of this new (and fare-free!) service.

The initial rollout of this service will operate as a pilot program, with performance and ridership to be evaluated by the JTA Board in December 2026. Community participation will play a critical role in determining the program’s future, so your participation matters!

Jefferson Transit will be hosting a celebration on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Haines Place from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. All are welcome!

Read more about the return of Sunday service in The Jefferson County Beacon: https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/sunday-service-starts-for-jefferson-transit/