When does the Everett Farmers Market open in 2026? The Everett Farmers Market holds its second “Get Ready Market” this Sunday, April 19, 2026 — a preview event before the full season officially launches on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day weekend). The market is located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett and runs every Sunday through the season. 2026 marks the market’s 33rd year of operation.
The Everett Farmers Market Is Back This Sunday — And the Full Season Is Five Weeks Away
This Sunday — April 19 — is your next chance to get into the Everett Farmers Market before the full season kicks off. The second and final “Get Ready Market” of 2026 runs this weekend at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett, giving locals a monthly taste of what’s coming when the full market opens on May 10.
If you missed the March 22 Get Ready Market, this is your last chance to catch the early preview energy before the full Everett Farmers Market season launches on Mother’s Day weekend. Consider it your warm-up lap.
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 will be set up, the produce selection is more limited than peak season, but the core experience is there. You can meet vendors, pick up early-season offerings, and remember why you love the Everett Farmers Market in the first place. The April 19 market will have 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 Kicks It Off on Mother’s Day Weekend
The full Everett Farmers Market season officially begins on May 10, 2026 — and yes, that’s Mother’s Day Sunday. This is an intentional choice and a smart one: there’s no better way to spend Mother’s Day in Everett than a morning at the farmers market followed by a waterfront brunch. Consider this your early planning advice.
From May 10 forward, the market runs every Sunday at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett. Hours for the full season are 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 are closed, meaning the vendor lineup is set — so whatever mix of produce, artisan food, and handmade goods you find there this season is 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)
- May 10, 2026 — Full Season Opening, Mother’s Day Sunday, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Every Sunday thereafter — Full season through fall
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 Sunday.
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 opens on Sunday, May 10, 2026 — Mother’s Day. The final pre-season Get Ready Market is Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Where is the Everett Farmers Market located?
The Everett Farmers Market is at 2930 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett, Washington. It runs every Sunday during the season, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
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 is the Everett Farmers Market’s 33rd consecutive season. The market has been operating every summer and fall in downtown Everett since the early 1990s.
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