By Barbara Quinn
The St. Johns Farmers Market
The St. Johns Farmers Market (SJFM) is planning to kick off its 18th season when it opens on Saturday, May 2, 2026. It will be open from 9 am to 2 every Saturday through November 21 pm at the corner of N Charleston Ave. and N Central St. next to the St. Johns Bachelor Club.
The roster for the 2026 season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. Some exciting new products at the market this year include flower bouquets and baked goods by North Portland-based Flower&Flour; frozen take-home Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi; and ceramics from members of the St. Johns Clay Collective. Click here to find a complete list of vendors.
Photo from St. Johns Center for Opportunity.
SJFM proudly offers Double Up Food Bucks and Produce Match and will be matching up to $20 in SNAP and EBT Cash per household per market day. SJFM also works with St. Johns-based organization Suma to offer an additional matching program, up to $15 per day. To redeem, SNAP customers can bring their Oregon Trail card to the Information Booth at the market.
These food access programs are central to SJFM’s mission of providing equitable access to locally-grown, healthy, culturally-relevant food to residents facing food insecurity and contributing to the health of all local residents.
In 2025, SJFM disbursed a total of $66,379 in food access funds, a 27% increase from the previous year. These funds provide a triple-win for local farmers, low-income individuals and families, and the local economy.
Kenton Farmers Market set to open in June
The Kenton Farmers Market opens for the season in June and runs through September 2026. It operates on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm and is located in the heart of the historic neighborhood at the intersection of N McClellan St. and N Denver Ave. It features local produce, food products, live music and a lively street-fair ambiance that thrives amid a growing business district.
The market’s location near a MAX station and its accessibility to cyclists and pedestrians make it a convenient midweek destination for fresh produce and local food. Monthly events will include recipe demonstrations, cultural or seasonal celebrations, and other interactive activities. Live performances by local musicians every Wednesday 5 to 7 pm.
The Kenton Market offers up to $20 SNAP match with Double Up Food Bucks.
Accepted at this market are cash, credit/debit, market tokens, SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, Produce Match and Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program. Visit the Market’s FAQ for guidelines on how to use each method.
Shoppers are welcome to leave bulky purchases at the Market Info booth for their convenience.
The Kenton Market requests that shoppers please keep pets away from market vendors and shopper walkways while shopping.