About this Market

Kenton Farmers Market is located in the heart of a historic neighborhood in North Portland. Established in 2012, it offers live music and a lively street-fair ambiance that thrives amid a growing business district. The market’s location near a MAX station and its accessibility to cyclists and pedestrians make it a bustling and convenient midweek destination for fresh produce and local food.

Accepted Currencies at the Market

• Cash: Cash is accepted and typically the preferred payment method of vendors.
• Credit/Debit Cards: Many of our vendors take credit or debits cards. Just look for signs or ask vendors before purchasing.
• Market Tokens
  • Shoppers can purchase $5 tokens at the Market Information Booth using a credit/debit card or check. These tokens can be used to purchase all market items and should be used like a $5 bill. Change is provided.
  • Tokens are non-refundable once purchased and do not expire.
  • A $20 purchase minimum and a $4 convenience fee are assessed for token purchases.
• SNAP Benefits
  SNAP/Oregon Trail EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) cards are accepted at all of our markets.
  To use your card, visit the market information booth, where you will receive $1 red wooden tokens, which may be spent directly at vendor booths.
  • $1 EBT Tokens may only be used to purchase SNAP-eligible foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, bread, cheese, nuts, eggs, and plants intended for growing food.
  • $1 EBT Tokens may not be used for non-food items, hot prepared foods.
  • Vendors cannot give change back.
• Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB)
  Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) is a program that matches SNAP benefits spent at all of our markets. Kenton Farmers Market matches up to $20 per day at each market. Be sure to use them before they expire on December 31!
• Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program
  The Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP) is a benefit offered to WIC families and eligible seniors. FDNP checks are issued in specific denominations, which may differ from year to year.
  • They can be spent directly with farmers for fresh vegetables, fruit, and cut herbs.
  • The checks are valid from June 1 through November 30, and no change can be given.
  • FDNP vouchers are accepted by vendors that sell eligible produce. To find out which vendors participate in this program, look for signs displayed in their booths, or ask someone at our market information booth.

Special Events in the Market

Monthly events will include tastings and recipe demonstrations, food-related workshops, cultural or seasonal celebrations, and other interactive activities.

Weekly Kids’ Activities

Bring the kids to OSU’s Food Hero booth to participate in fun educational activities, hands-on cooking, tastings, interactive games, and more!

Music

Live performances by local musicians every Wednesday 5 – 7 pm. View Kenton Farmers Market events calendar for more information.

Location, Directions, Transit, and Parking

Kenton Farmers Market is located at N McClellan Street and Denver Avenue in North Portland. The closest address is 8303 N Denver Ave, Portland, Oregon 97217.

This market is easily accessible via Trimet. The Interstate MAX stop and several bus routes provide service just a block or two of the market.

Plenty of free on-street parking and bike parking is available.