Issaquah Farmers Market Back At Pickering Barn Through Sept. 25

ISSAQUAH, WA — The Issaquah Farmers market returned for the 2021 season earlier this month and will run every weekend at the Pickering Barn through Sept. 25. Rain or shine, the five-hour market welcomes shoppers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday, and stalls are stocked with farm-fresh fruits and veggies, fresh flowers, baked goods and other artisan items.

While COVID-19 restrictions remain in place, visitors should be aware of a few continued precautions, which are similar to those that were used last summer.

Here are a few things to know:

• The number of shoppers permitted at one time will be limited. The allowed shopper count will fluctuate from week to week based on the number of participating vendors.
• Customers should prepare for a wait time of approximately 15 minutes; usually during the morning hours.
• The only entry point into the market is from the upper Costco parking garage lot. This is where all customers should park each week. The exit point will run in front of the Pickering Barn and back up to the Costco parking garage lot via the 10th Ave sidewalk.
• Convenient curbside pickup will be offered at the exit with staff available for assistance.
• Customers should prepare for a wait time of approximately 15 minutes; especially during the first opening hour.
• Customers will be expected to review health signage upon entry and self-screen for signs of infection.
• Vendor Booths will be further apart to allow 6 feet of physical distancing for patrons and vendors.
• Masks will be required for those who can wear them
• Hand-sanitizing stations will be provided; please use them
• Contactless payments are preferred. Most of the vendors accept credit cards. There is also an ATM on-site inside the Barn if cash is needed.
• We ask that you limit your visit to 20 minutes once inside, if possible.
• All food will be prepared in advance for to-go sales and sold for off-site consumption only.

This year's lengthy list of vendors includes nearly two dozen produce stands, a handful of florists, a variety of packaged food sellers, craft makers and concession stands. The city has assembled an interactive map of where to find each vendor ahead of every Saturday event.

For drivers heading to the market, here are the options for parking:

• A parking structure near the market is available behind the Pickering Barn. This is the only approved parking location and only point of entry into the market.
• Visitors can park on the first and second levels of the structure, which is on the Costco corporate campus adjacent to the market.
• 16 handicap spaces are available on the ground level just outside the parking lot and closest to the market entry point.

Learn more about this season's market, including how to volunteer or participate as a vendor, on the city of Issaquah's website.