Friday Harbor Farmer's Market

Friday Harbor Farmer's Market is amazing. They have great market selection and amazing/delicious food.As well, the vibes and general feel that you get coming here are extremely welcoming and kindly. Very similar to a merchandise woodstock.

What a fun find in Friday harbor on 10/14/2023.Some booths outside, then go inside for even more booths to enjoy.Canned salmon, fresh flowers, custom made jewelry, baked goods, artists…and so much more!

What a fun find in Friday harbor on 10/14/2023.Some booths outside, then go inside for even more booths to enjoy.Canned salmon, fresh flowers, custom made jewelry, baked goods, artists…and so much more!

I didn't do any research to see what kinds of things were available at Friday Harbor because I was here for a wedding, so I assumed that there'd be a lack of variety on San Juan Island, akin to what you'd experience in many rural and suburban parts of the United States. As such, my mind was blown when I smelled the French-style pastries, tacos, skewers, paella, and more at this farmer's market. Why are there so many amazing things to eat at this farmer's market? Seeing a Tibetan momo stand on this island off the coast of Washington floored me. And the craziest part? Everything tasted so good. The carne asada tacos were spicy and flavorful, the skewers were tender and marinated well, and the seafood paella was the star of the show, piled high with mussels and clams and prawns. That being said, the San Juan Island Farmer's Market is perhaps closer to a night market than a farmer's market, not only because of a Chelsea Market-like collection of food vendors, but because there was a distinct lack of produce here. One of the joys of a farmer's market is to crushing some fruit that you just bought, but there were none in sight over here. Although if I were to guess, it would be that transporting all the produce to and from the island for one day of a farmer's market isn't necessarily profitable and has a high potential to generate food waste. While I did love what was here, I couldn't help but feel that I was missing something critical to a *farmer's* market.

Wonderful selection of produce, sweet and savory baked goods, flowers, art, and handmade items. The peonies were gorgeous this week and the strawberry rhubarb pastry was amazing.