Bellevue's farmer's markets, produce stands, and farm stands are some of the best places to mingle with the locals and explore our regional foodways. You'll find fresh produce, tasty snacks, and fun creations from Washington's small farms, artisans, and small business entrepreneurs. They start opening in the Spring, so you're just in time to catch the first of the season. For fresh, juicy blueberries, add the U-Pick experience at the local blueberry farm to your Bellevue itinerary, which begins this July.
Bellevue Farmer's Market
Thursdays, May 23 - October 24: 3 - 7 pm
The Bellevue Farmer's Market is full of fresh produce grown and raised by our local farmers. There's live music and fun activities for kids at the information booth. Leashed pets on good behavior can come too, but will have to leave if they cause a disturbance.
What to get:
Find lots of fresh veggies and fruits, artisan baked goods, beverages, and food trucks. With over 40 vendors, it's a great place to get a snack and hang out. You might leave with a bouquet of flowers, or two.
Getting there:
The 249 and 246 bus routes are just one block away, there's parking, and it's ADA accessible.
Address: 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm Stand & U-PICK
Farmstand: Wed-Sat, 10 am to 4 pm; Sun, 10 am to 3 pm; varies
2024 UPICK: Wed-Sat, 8 am to 4 pm; Sun, 8 am to 3 pm; varies
Enjoy fresh produce and flowers from Cha New Life Farm at Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm. The U-PICK season is typically mid July to September. From Wednesday to Saturday, the U-Pick experience is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sundays it's open from 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., with last entry 30 minutes before closing.
What to get:
Find fresh flowers, seasonal fruits and veggies, and blueberries at the farmstand. It's U-PICK season, and you can pick your own fresh, juicy blueberries for $2.50 a pound.
Getting there:
Larsen Lake and the blueberry farm is located in the Lake Hills Greenbelt, which is a part of our Lake-to-Lake-Trail and is a wetland corridor. There's ample parking available.
Address: 700 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm
FARM STAND: COMING SOON
2024 U-PICK: WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY, 8 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Enjoy fresh produce and flowers from Cha New Life Farm at Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm. The U-PICK season is typically mid July to September. From Wednesday to Saturday, the U-Pick experience is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
What to get:
It's U-PICK season, and you can pick your own fresh, juicy blueberries for $2.50 a pound.
Getting there:
Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm is about a 10 minute walk from the new South Bellevue Light Rail Station. Or, you can even take the bus or park your car at the park & ride South Bellevue garage (free) and begin your walk through the trail which connects to our blueberry farm and newly built farmstand.
Address: 2220 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA 98004Crossroads Farmer's Market
Tuesdays, June 4 - September 24, 12 pm to 6 pm
At Crossroads Farmer's Market, you'll enjoy fresh Washington produce, flowers, food, and live music. Local nonprofit community organizations are featured each market day.
What to get:
There are vendors that sell dog treats, crystal infused candles, chocolate treats, berries, milk products, flowers, vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods. Grab a bag of kettle corn or enjoy some Russian-style crepes as a snack while you peruse.
Getting there:
The market is located in the east parking lot of the Crossroads Shopping area. This is where Dick's Drive-In is, if you want to try the local burger joint with a cult fan following. Or, you can head into the Edgeworks Climbing gym for some rock climbing fun.
Address: 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008Lake Hills Farm Fresh Produce
Hours Vary
The Lake Hills Farm Produce Stand is located next to the Bellevue Demonstration Garden, which hosts workshops Saturdays at 9:30 am from January through October. Many local trail explorers will end up here at the stand, after checking out the beautiful farm.
What to get:
You can purchase flowers, custom bouquets, fresh produce and seasonal fruits from this small family farm.
Getting there:
This produce stand is located at the Lake Hills Farm, in the greenbelt. It's in a red barn building, you won't miss it. There's parking and picnic tables available on site.
Address: 15500 SE 16th St, Bellevue, WA 98007
