DAY 11 - HILLSBORO: SAT. FARMERS' MARKET

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HILLSBORO SATURDAY FARMERS' MARKET

I love taking my daughters to the Hillsboro Farmers' Market!  Spend a whole morning and part of the afternoon shopping local and having bruch/lunch.  We love the food (Hum Boa) and shopping for fresh berries, vegies, honey and flowers and catching performances by local musicians and entertainers.

A tradition in Hillsboro for more than 28 years, the Hillsboro Saturday Farmers’ Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring fresh local agricultural food and garden products, arts and crafts, live music and educational information.

The Hillsboro Saturday Farmers’ Market was established in 1981 and has become a traditional community gathering place as well as a favorite venue for obtaining fresh, local products.  An estimated 5 to 7 thousand shoppers come weekly to the markets to purchase vendor-grown/produced agricultural products and arts and crafts, as well as to meet with friends.

LOCATION:   Main St & 2nd Ave, one block northwest of the Third Avenue MAX station

Click Here for a Map and Directions

TIME:  Every Saturday 8:00am-1:30pm, 5/1-October 30, 2010

Click Here for the Entertainment Schedule

Farmers bring seasonal fresh locally-grown produce and flowers, including berries, fruits, vegetables, herbs and more.  All produce is 100% grown by the farm vendor.  Local nurseries bring a wonderful selection of flowers and plants to the market, all of which are 100% grown by the vendor.

One can find a variety of intriguing and quality arts and crafts designed and produced by regional artisans.  In addition to all the fresh produce, a selection of foods, desserts and drinks are also available.  Local groups share information on their organizations and programs.

Quality Northwest regional and local musicians perform jazz, blues and other musical genres on the lawn of the Washington County Courthouse in the center of the market. This adds a wonderful ambiance and enjoyment to the market experience.

Hillsboro’s Other Markets

Hillsboro currently offers 2 other market venues:

Hillsboro Sunday Farmers' Market at Orenco Station

Hillsboro Thursday Market at Tuality Hospital Campus

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Hillsboro Farmers' Market