Everett Farmers Market 2026: Opening Day & Season Guide

When does the Everett Farmers Market open in 2026? The Everett Farmers Market held two pre-season “Get Ready Markets” (March 22 and April 19, 2026) before its full 33rd season ran every Sunday from May 10 through October 25, 2026, at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett. The regular season has now wrapped; a special Gather and Give Holiday Celebration is scheduled for November 22, 2026.

Last refreshed: October 26, 2026 (Pacific).

The 2026 Season: Previews in Spring, Sundays Through October 25

The second and final “Get Ready Market” of 2026 ran on Sunday, April 19 at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett, giving locals a monthly taste of what was coming when the full market opened on May 10.

Together with the March 22 preview, the Get Ready Markets were the warm-up lap before the full Everett Farmers Market season launched on Mother’s Day weekend.

What Is a Get Ready Market?

The Everett Farmers Market runs its official season from May through fall, but in 2026 the organizers added two pre-season “Get Ready Markets” — monthly preview markets on March 22 and April 19 — to give vendors a soft-open runway and give shoppers something to look forward to in the early spring shoulder season.

Think of it as the market at partial capacity: not every vendor was set up, the produce selection was more limited than peak season, but the core experience was there. Shoppers met vendors, picked up early-season offerings, and remembered why they love the Everett Farmers Market in the first place. The April 19 market had spring produce (hello, asparagus and radishes), artisan vendors, food, and the communal downtown-on-a-Sunday energy that Everett’s midweek suburban character usually suppresses.

The Full 2026 Season: May 10 to October 25

The full Everett Farmers Market season officially began on May 10, 2026 — Mother’s Day Sunday, an intentional choice: there’s no better way to spend Mother’s Day in Everett than a morning at the farmers market followed by a waterfront brunch. The season then ran every Sunday through October 25, 2026.

From May 10 through October 25, the market ran every Sunday at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett. Hours for the full season were 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM — a window that works well before or after a late breakfast, and pairs nicely with afternoon plans at the waterfront or in the Bayside neighborhood.

2026 is the Everett Farmers Market’s 33rd season. That’s 33 consecutive years of locally grown produce, artisan food, handmade goods, and community gathering on Wetmore Avenue — which is no small thing for a mid-sized city that often punches above its weight in community character.

Why the Everett Farmers Market Matters

We’re going to be direct about this: the Everett Farmers Market is one of the most functional community institutions in this city, and it consistently doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Here’s what it actually does:

It Connects You to Actual Local Food

The difference between a farmers market tomato in August and a grocery store tomato in August is not a small thing — it’s a fundamental quality-of-life difference. The Everett Farmers Market is where local growers sell directly to local eaters. The supply chain is short, the produce is fresher, and the people selling it can tell you exactly how it was grown. That matters.

The market partners with Tilth Alliance and Eat Local First, two Pacific Northwest organizations that support sustainable local agriculture. Shopping here isn’t just about fresh vegetables — it’s about keeping the small-scale farming economy around Everett and Snohomish County viable.

It Has Real Food Access Infrastructure

The Everett Farmers Market runs a robust food access program that makes it genuinely equitable, not just aspirationally inclusive. The specifics:

• SNAP matching: EBT cards are accepted, and the market doubles SNAP dollars spent on eligible items — so a $10 SNAP purchase buys $20 worth of market produce. This is a real subsidy that makes fresh local food accessible to lower-income Everett households.
• WIC/FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program): WIC participants can use FMNP vouchers at the market to purchase fresh produce.
• Senior FMNP: Seniors on fixed incomes can access additional produce vouchers through the federal Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
• Sun Bucks: Summer nutrition support for eligible families.

A farmers market that takes SNAP, doubles it, and participates in senior and WIC nutrition programs is not a farmers market for wealthy people with tote bags. It’s a community food system. More Everett residents should know this infrastructure exists.

The Community Side of It

Beyond the produce and the food access programs, the Everett Farmers Market on a regular Sunday is one of the best spontaneous community experiences the city offers. You run into neighbors. Kids chase each other between vendor stalls. Someone’s dog is being extremely friendly. There’s usually a line at the bakery stand that tells you exactly which items to prioritize.

Dogs are welcome at the Everett Farmers Market (with appropriate behavior). The market maintains a smoke-free environment. Vendor applications for 2026 were closed before the season, so the mix of produce, artisan food, and handmade goods on Wetmore this season was the real season lineup.

The Market Location: 2930 Wetmore Ave, Downtown Everett

The Everett Farmers Market is located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett. This is a central downtown location with street parking and proximity to downtown businesses. The Wetmore Avenue corridor is an underutilized piece of downtown Everett that the Sunday market genuinely activates — the combination of foot traffic, vendor energy, and community gathering gives this stretch of downtown the vibe it’s been lacking the other six days of the week.

If you’re coming from North Everett, the drive is under 10 minutes. From Silver Lake or south Everett, expect 15–20 minutes on a Sunday morning. Free street parking is generally available on Sunday mornings before 11 AM. After that, you’ll hunt a bit — which is actually a good sign because it means the market is busy.

Mark These Dates

• April 19, 2026 — Get Ready Market #2 (final preview market before full season) — held
• May 10, 2026 — Full Season Opening, Mother’s Day Sunday, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM — held
• Every Sunday through October 25, 2026 — Full season, now wrapped
• November 22, 2026 — Gather and Give Holiday Celebration (special holiday market)

For exact vendor lists, the interactive vendor map is updated by Saturday noon before each Sunday market at everettfarmersmarket.com. For questions, reach the market at everettfarmersmarket@gmail.com or 425-422-5656.

See you at the holiday market — and next season.

Frequently Asked Questions: Everett Farmers Market 2026

When does the Everett Farmers Market open for the 2026 season?

The full 2026 Everett Farmers Market season opened on Sunday, May 10, 2026 — Mother’s Day — and ran every Sunday through October 25, 2026. The final pre-season Get Ready Market was Sunday, April 19, 2026. A special Gather and Give Holiday Celebration follows on November 22, 2026.

Where is the Everett Farmers Market located?

The Everett Farmers Market is at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett, Washington. During the season it runs every Sunday, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM; the 2026 season ran May 10 through October 25.

Does the Everett Farmers Market accept EBT/SNAP?

Yes. The Everett Farmers Market accepts EBT cards and doubles SNAP dollars spent on eligible items through a matching program. WIC FMNP vouchers and Senior FMNP vouchers are also accepted.

Are dogs allowed at the Everett Farmers Market?

Yes, dogs are welcome at the Everett Farmers Market with appropriate behavior. The market is smoke-free.

How long has the Everett Farmers Market been running?

2026 was the Everett Farmers Market’s 33rd consecutive season. The market has been operating every summer and fall in downtown Everett since the early 1990s.