Seattle Farmers Markets

Best Farmers Markets in Seattle for Home Food Sellers (2026)

Complete guide to 4 farmers markets in Seattle — schedules, vendor applications, and tips for home food entrepreneurs.

Farmers Markets in Seattle

Each market listing includes schedule, location, and vendor application info when available

Pike Place Market

Daily

Year-round

Downtown

Pike Place Market operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in Seattle. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

University District Farmers Market

Saturday

Year-round

University District

University District Farmers Market operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in Seattle. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Ballard Farmers Market

Sunday

Year-round

Ballard

Ballard Farmers Market operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in Seattle. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Capitol Hill Farmers Market

Sunday

Year-round

Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Farmers Market operates year-round, making it a reliable venue for home food sellers in Seattle. Use RestauNax to take pre-orders online before market day and build your customer email list.

Washington Law

Washington Cottage Food Rules for Market Vendors

Farmers Market Sales

Allowed — sell directly to customers at markets

Online Pre-Orders

Allowed — take orders online before market day

Revenue Limit

Up to $75,000/year

Permit Required

Yes — Cottage food permit

Food Events in Seattle

Beyond farmers markets — food festivals and events to grow your customer base
Bite of Seattle
July

Seattle Center's massive free food festival with 60+ local food vendors.

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Seattle Restaurant Week
April & October

Citywide prix-fixe dining event highlighting Seattle's food scene.

Fremont Sunday Market
Year-round

Weekly European-style flea and food market in the Fremont neighborhood.

What to Sell at Seattle Farmers Markets

Popular home food business types that do well at local markets

About RestauNax for Home Food Businesses

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Sell More at Seattle Markets

Take online pre-orders, accept card payments at your booth, and build your customer list — all for $4.99/month.