Welcome to the Market!

Join us each Tuesday - June-September
from 3:00-7:00

August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day and like the early bird, we're going to celebrate a day early at the market with our sponsor Kaiser Permanente! The Renton Senior Citizens Advisory Board and Sound Generations/Hyde Shuttle with be in the Community Booth for the day and the Renton Senior Center Dance Group will provide the entertainment with a live performance from 5:30 to 6:30 pm - be there!

Also, at 5:00 pm the market will welcome Mayor Law as we recognize those super kids who completed the market's challenging 8-week Kid's Passport Program!

What's Fresh

All of your Summer favorites are at the market tomorrow! Veggies will include corn, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, greens and lettuce (limited thought, get yours as soon as you arrive at Twinkletoes Farm), all types of beans, beets, carrots, eggplant, garlic, cucumbers, onions, celery, radishes, zucchini, summer squash and more! Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, early varietals of apples, blackberries (they are fantastic this year!), blueberries, and all kinds of melons (check out the recipe for market cooking demo) will be taking over the tables of our farmers.

In addition to fresh fruits and veggies, you will find beautiful flowers, honey, meat for the barbecue, eggs and coffee for breakfast, baked goods, wine, cider and beer, and crafted items.

Be sure to follow us on Social Media - we will be posting pics and updates of our vendor arrivals and the produce they are bringing.

More than just a Farmers Market ...

Every week you can visit WSU Food $ense for recipe ideas and smart shopping strategies; and the WSU Master Gardeners program will be available to answer your plant and gardening questions from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. each market day. This week, we welcome both the Renton Senior Citizens Advisory Board and Sound Generations to our Community Booth with information on services they provide to our community. Our ever-popular Kid's Patch is back, with fun activities for kids during market hours over at Market West; also at Market West every week will be a variety of food trucks, and a new area for our buskers (musicians) for your entertainment!

For our shoppers who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Incentive Program (SNAP), use your benefits at the Market and receive a matching incentive, Fresh Bucks, with an UNLIMITED match! See the Market Manager booth at the market for more information on this program.

Preserve your bounty! Learn all about safe home preservation methods by visiting the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Improving Access to Healthy Food for all Renton residents

The Renton Farmers Market is committed to increasing access to everyone for locally grown, healthy foods. Now you can use your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT/SNAP/Basic Food) card at the Renton Farmers Market AND receive Fresh Bucks Incentive dollars. Learn more about our Food Access programs.

For our shoppers who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Incentive Program (SNAP), use your benefits at the Market and receive a matching incentive, Fresh Bucks, with an UNLIMITED match! See the Market Manager booth at the market for more information on this program.

“Local Farmers, Fresh Food, Friendly People”

Celebrating our 18th season of bringing local farmers and the community together!

There are so many ways to get involved with the Renton Farmers Market. Want to lend a hand?  We are always looking for volunteers!

Are you a Washington State Farmer or make food products using locally sourced ingredients?  We want to hear from you!  Check out our vendor page for more info.

Are you a local business owner?  Show your customers you care about providing local, healthy foods to your community by becoming a sponsor of the Renton Farmers Market.

Food Trucks at Market West

A Food Trucks will be at Market West every market day selling delicious food

Stop by and check it out!

Buy One, Donate One

Did you know? Each week we collect donations for the local Renton Food Bank at our market.  Most of the donations come from our generous farmers - now we are asking our shoppers if they would consider helping out, too. Buying an apple? Consider buying another apple and donating it to the Renton Food Bank.  See our donation station at the Market Manager booth for more information. 

Farm Fresh Recipes

Watermelon Salad - August 20

Ingredients:

3 cups watermelon cubes
1 large tomato, diced or 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, peeled (or not) and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  pinch salt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Put all the ingredients in the bowl and mix well.

2. Cover and, if you can wait, refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

Recipe Source

See more great farm fresh recipes & recipe hacks using foods sold at the Renton Farmers Market.

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Harvest Calendar

What’s in season?  Check out this helpful Harvest Calendar from our friends at Puget Sound Fresh!