Farmers markets are a great way to meet local producers, discover seasonal products, and explore communities throughout Skagit Valley.

For people searching for a Skagit Valley farmers market, two established choices are Mount Vernon and Anacortes.

Mount Vernon Farmers Market listed its 2026 season from May 16 through October 10 at Riverwalk Park, 501 Main Street.

Its published Saturday hours were 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it reported more than 50 vendors during the season.

The downtown setting makes it easy to combine shopping with a walk through nearby streets and shops.

Anacortes Farmers Market operates in the Depot Arts Center area at 611 R Avenue.

The state's 2026 farmers-market program directory lists Saturday sessions from May 2 through October 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This may offer late-October shopping opportunities, although visitors should confirm the organizer's latest announcements before traveling.

The statewide directory also lists the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market at Hammer Heritage Square on Wednesdays through October 14, 2026.

Because markets are seasonal, last year's calendar should not be treated as a confirmed schedule for 2027.

Shoppers often find a reusable bag and flexible shopping list helpful because produce and vendor offerings change throughout the season.

Payment methods can differ, so ask sellers before making a purchase.

You can also ask producers how to store fresh goods, what is in season, or how particular items are prepared.

Burlington residents have these nearby options and can keep an eye on additional local market events as organizers announce them.

Farmers markets are more than shopping destinations.

They are gathering places that connect local agriculture, small businesses, and the neighbors who support them.

As the outdoor season winds down, checking each market's current updates will help you avoid arriving on the wrong day.

Keep this guide as a starting point for next year, then verify the dates when the new season's schedule is announced.