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Visitor Guide
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Beaverton Area 2012-2013
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www.Beaverton.org
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503-644-0123
Farmers Market
Beaverton Farmers Market
celebrates 25th Anniversary
season!
Open Saturdays from May 12 to Nov. 17,
from 8 a.m. to 1:30 pm., and Wednesdays
from June 20 to Aug. 29, from 3 to 6 p.m.
12455 Southwest 5th Street,
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-5345
The Beaverton Farmers Market is a
destination market that is the single largest,
all-agricultural market in the state, with
15,000-20,000 visitors each week. The
market is comprised of nursery growers,
farmers and ranchers both conventional
and organic. Artisan food producers
offer prepared products ranging from
fruit jams to farmstead cheeses, breads
and pastries, pickles pasta, chocolate
and more. The market also offers many
amenities, including live music each week
and proximity to the main Beaverton Library
and City Park, which includes a playground,
interactive fountain and picnic tables. The
Beaverton Farmers Market is the perfect
place for families to spend the day.
This year’s new programs and activities:
Market Sprouts
An interactive program to encourage young
kids to find and eat food at the market
The Amazing Market Race
A scavenger hunt and social media program
for market lovers
Feast on the Farm
Dinners, to give market-goers a food-oriented
experience beyond the usual shopping
Wine tasting
Field trips to the winery with tastings,
including tours and food tastings from
participating market vendors located near the
winery
Wellness Weekends
Expanding from last year’s health-based
offerings
Summer Food Drive in August
Brief description suggested here
Latino Fiesta Labor Day Weekend
Brief description suggested here
For maps, directions and more information,
visit www.beavertonfarmersmarket.com
Growing Together for 25 Seasons
CITY OF BEAVERTON