Shemanski Park Farmers Market Opens For The Season On May 5, 2026 - 05/05/26
WHAT
Shemanski Park Farmers Market opens for its 28th season this Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 10 am – 2 pm. Two dozen regional farmers and local food producers are scheduled for the market's opening day.
This seasonal market in downtown Portland features an average of 27 vendors weekly offering local farm-fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, hot food, and other specialty foods.
Shoppers can expect a Springtime bounty of local produce like strawberries, asparagus, snap peas, and artichokes as well as specialty food, baked goods and options for lunch.
Cash, credit/debit, and SNAP/Oregon Trail EBT are accepted at Shemanski Park Farmer Market.
Shoppers who participate in the SNAP/Oregon Trail EBT program can receive up to $20 daily in Double Up Food Bucks and Produce Match from the market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm vendors.
WHEN
Wednesday, May 5, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm
The market is open every Wednesday, 10 am - 2 pm, through October 28, 2026 with a Harvest Market on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
WHERE
Shemanski Park Farmers Market is located at SW Park Avenue and Main Street. Across the street from the Portland Art Museum and behind the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
WHO
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Jackie Boliba-Soule, Market Manager
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Katy Kolker, Portland Farmers Market Executive Director
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24 market vendors
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Shoppers from the neighborhood and community
MORE ABOUT SHEMANSKI PARK FARMERS MARKET
Shemanski Park Farmers Market is a popular midweek shopping destination for downtown residents, office workers, tourists, and local chefs. Founded in 1998, this market features over vendor booths filled with farm-fresh and locally made food under a lush green canopy of elm trees.
Shemanski Park Farmers Market is operated by Portland Farmers Market, a non-profit organization that manages five farmers markets in Portland. Portland Farmers Market is an incubator for emerging farms and food businesses and serves as a leader in the local food movement. To learn more about how Portland Farmers Market nourishes and connects the community, visit their website, Instagram, and Facebook.