Portland Farmers Market adds 31 new vendors for 2026 season
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Updated · The Portland Tribune · May 2
Portland Farmers Market adds 31 new vendors for 2026 season
6 articles · Updated · The Portland Tribune · May 2
Four seasonal markets open across Portland in May and June, joining the year-round PSU market and bringing expected participation to more than 200 producers.
King opens May 3, Shemanski Park May 7, Kenton June 4 and Lents International June 7, with newcomers including urban farms, international food sellers and specialty producers.
All five markets accept SNAP, WIC and related benefits, offer up to $20 daily produce matches, and together draw more than 500,000 visits and over $12 million in annual sales.
With 31 new vendors and expanded food access programs, can Portland’s farmers markets truly meet the needs of those most affected by rising food insecurity?
As local markets grow and diversify, what unseen challenges might small farmers and low-income shoppers still face despite these new initiatives?