Last verified: June 1, 2026. Season dates, hours, locations, and vendor lineups for Tacoma’s farmers markets change year to year and even week to week, so treat the schedules below as a starting point and confirm the current calendar on each market’s official site before you load up the tote bags.
Tacoma farmers markets at a glance
- Proctor Farmers’ Market is Tacoma’s only year-round market, running Saturdays at N. 27th & N. Proctor in the North End. Confirm the live calendar at proctorfarmersmarket.com.
- The Broadway Market is the downtown market, held Thursdays on Broadway between 9th & 11th from spring into early fall. Hours and dates are posted at tacomafarmersmarket.com.
- The Eastside Market is a seasonal summer market also organized by Tacoma Farmers Market. Its location and day have changed in recent years, so confirm the current site and schedule at tacomafarmersmarket.com before you go.
- Two separate nonprofits run Tacoma’s markets: Proctor is its own 501(c)6, while Broadway and Eastside are operated by Tacoma Farmers Market — so each keeps its own schedule and vendor list.
- SNAP/EBT and matching dollars (SNAP Market Match, WIC, and produce-matching programs) are accepted at the major markets; verify current programs at the market booth.
- Statewide market directory: for any market not listed here, search the Washington State Farmers Market Association directory.
Proctor Farmers’ Market: the year-round anchor
If you only know one Tacoma market, it’s Proctor — and for good reason. It’s the city’s only year-round farmers market, anchored at the intersection of N. 27th and N. Proctor Streets in the walkable North End business district. The main season runs on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., typically from early April through mid-December.
What makes Proctor distinct is that it never fully closes for winter. After the main season wraps, it shifts to a reduced winter market — a handful of Saturdays from January through March, on shorter hours (around 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Because those winter dates are specific and limited, they’re exactly the kind of detail worth confirming before you drive over; check the current dates on the Proctor Farmers’ Market calendar. The market is run by an independent 501(c)6 nonprofit, not by Tacoma Farmers Market, so it publishes its own schedule and accepts its own roster of matching-dollar programs, including SNAP Market Match.
The Broadway Market: downtown on Thursdays
The Broadway Market is the heart of Tacoma Farmers Market’s downtown presence. It sets up along Broadway between 9th & 11th Streets — the theater district stretch — on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from early April through late September. It’s a lunchtime-friendly market built around the downtown workday, with produce, prepared food, and artisan vendors.
One thing to watch: the season usually includes a skipped week or two (for the current year, for example, the market posts a no-market Thursday in late April). Those one-off gaps are easy to miss, so glance at the official schedule before planning a visit. Hours, the current vendor map, and any date exceptions are posted at tacomafarmersmarket.com.
The Eastside Market and other Tacoma options
Tacoma Farmers Market also operates a seasonal Eastside Market aimed at bringing fresh produce and matching-dollar programs to East Tacoma, a part of town that historically had fewer grocery options. It runs during the peak summer growing months, but the location and day of the week have moved in recent years — it has been hosted at different East Tacoma sites rather than a single fixed corner. Because of that, this is the one Tacoma market where it’s especially important not to rely on an old address: confirm the current location, day, and hours on the Tacoma Farmers Market markets page before heading out.
A note on the old 6th Avenue market: Tacoma Farmers Market operated a Tuesday market on the 6th Ave corridor in past years, but it was officially closed and is listed as closed in current directories. If you’re searching specifically for a 6th Ave market, treat that listing as historical. For the surrounding county — Puyallup, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, Orting, and others — the Parks Tacoma events listings and the statewide directory are the best second stops.
Paying with SNAP/EBT, WIC, and matching dollars
Tacoma’s markets are unusually good for shoppers using nutrition benefits. The major markets accept SNAP/EBT and offer matching programs — you swipe your EBT card at the market’s information booth for wooden or paper tokens, and matching programs (commonly branded SNAP Market Match, plus WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers) effectively stretch those dollars on fresh fruits and vegetables. Proctor documents the matches it accepts on its site, and Tacoma Farmers Market posts its programs by market.
Because match funding levels and daily caps can change with grant cycles, the dollar amount you’ll get matched is volatile — don’t treat any specific cap as permanent. Confirm the current match at the booth the day you shop, or check the official market sites linked throughout this page. For the broader state program rules, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is the authoritative source.
Frequently asked questions
Which Tacoma farmers market is open year-round?
The Proctor Farmers’ Market at N. 27th & N. Proctor is Tacoma’s only year-round market. It runs a full main season on Saturdays (roughly early April through mid-December) and then a reduced winter market on select Saturdays from January through March. Confirm the current winter dates on the official Proctor calendar, since they are limited and specific.
What day is the downtown Tacoma (Broadway) farmers market?
The Broadway Market runs on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along Broadway between 9th & 11th Streets, generally from early April through late September. Some seasons include a skipped Thursday, so check the current schedule at tacomafarmersmarket.com before you go.
Is there a Tacoma farmers market on Sunday?
As of this update there is no standing year-round Sunday farmers market within Tacoma itself — Proctor runs Saturdays and Broadway runs Thursdays. Seasonal pop-ups and nearby Pierce County markets can change, so search the Washington State Farmers Market Association directory for the latest weekend options.
Do Tacoma farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT?
Yes. The major Tacoma markets accept SNAP/EBT at the information booth and offer matching programs (such as SNAP Market Match and WIC) that increase your buying power on fresh produce. Match amounts can change with funding, so confirm the current match at the booth or via the official market sites. State program details are at the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
What happened to the 6th Avenue farmers market?
Tacoma Farmers Market ran a Tuesday market on the 6th Avenue corridor in past years, but it was officially closed and current directories list the 6th Ave market as closed. Tacoma Farmers Market’s active markets today are the Broadway Market (Thursdays downtown) and the seasonal Eastside Market; confirm the current roster and the Eastside location at tacomafarmersmarket.com.