About this Market

King Farmers Market features around 30 farmers and food artisans in a family-friendly place to spend a Sunday. Shoppers can find breakfast and lunch options with seating in front of live music. Established in 2009 with support from the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN), the market is located one block south of the vibrant Alberta Arts District, adjacent to King Park & Playground.

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.
• Market 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
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 EBT 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 are not permitted to 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. King 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.

• Vouchers are mailed to beneficiaries and can be spent directly with farmers for fresh vegetables, fruit, and cut herbs.
• To find out which vendors participate in this program, look for signs displayed in their booths, or ask someone at our market information booth.
• Vouchers are valid from June 1 through November 30, and no change can be given.

Market Amenities

There is a portable bathroom near the King Park & Playground available for use to shoppers.

Kids’ Activities

Join us and OSU’s Food Hero weekly to participate in fun educational activities, hands on cooking, tastings, interactive games, and much more! This program is for children of all ages and runs May-August from 10 am – 2 pm.

Special Events in the Market

You can expect to find a special event in the market a few times a month! These events will include tastings and recipe demonstrations, food-related workshops, cultural or seasonal celebrations, and other interactive activities.

Music

Live performances by local musicians every Sunday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. View the King Farmers Market events calendar for more information.

Directions, Transit and Parking

King Farmers Market is located in the parking lot adjacent to King Elementary School at NE 7th and Wygant between NE Alberta and NE Prescott Streets. View Map >>

This market is easily accessible via TriMet. Several bus routes provide service just a block or two of the market.

Free on-street and bike parking is available.