Coast Explorer Blog

Open air markets are up and running along the Northwest coast, many of them open through September. Find one near you or take a day trip along the coast to browse the interesting and unique wares and find yourself a little bit of coastal flavor, al fresco style!


From artwork to zucchini, you’ll find an expansive variety of offerings at coastal outdoor markets. Visitors and locals alike can sample bits of the area flavor in food, art and fashion as farmers, artisans and craftspeople present their unique wares for your perusal. Take home a local landscape on canvas or a metal sculpture for your garden. Stock up on wines from regional vintners or cheeses from local dairies. Pick out some ripe tomatoes, fresh garlic or crunchy cucumbers for tonight’s dinner. While most coastal markets are held Saturdays or Sundays, be sure to check dates and times because some are held on week days. The CANNON BEACH FARMER’S MARKET, located at Hemlock and Gower streets, is open on Tuesdays, 2-6pm from the middle of June to late September. At this market you’ll find all-edible fare featuring fresh local meats, cheeses, seafood and baked goods from the area. The MANZANITA FARMER’S MARKET, downtown at 5th and Laneda, is held on Fridays, 5-8pm from the middle of June well into September. Enjoy live entertainment and ready-to-eat foods along with fresh local produce and other farm products. SATURDAY MARKETS AT THE PORT OF ILWACO are held on the waterfront 10am-4pm, May through September. TILLAMOOK FARMER’S MARKET takes place downtown at 2nd and Laurel Avenue from 9am-2pm, from mid-June through September. You’ll find the LINCOLN CITY FARMER’S MARKET open for business 9am-2pm along Highway 101 from May through September. Newport presents the LINCOLN COUNTY SMALL FARMERS’ MARKET 9am-1pm, May through October on Angle Street next to City Hall. YACHATS FARMER’S MARKET takes place from 9am-2pm, May through October on Highway 101 and 4th Street. The ASTORIA SUNDAY MARKET, easily the largest around, is held downtown on 12th Street, open 10am-3pm from early May through early October. Experience outdoor markets and taste the coastal flavors of summer!