Cashmere Farmers Market opens fifth season on Mother’s Day

CASHMERE — The Cashmere Community Farmers Market will kick off its fifth season on Sunday, May 11, coinciding with Mother’s Day. The weekly market, held at the Cashmere Museum, will run every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 12.

Since its founding in 2021, the market has grown steadily, offering locally grown produce, handcrafted goods, and live music. The 2025 season is expected to build on that momentum with a full lineup of vendors and community events.

Each market day features Washington-grown vegetables, fruit, berries, and flowers, along with a variety of artisan goods and artwork. Live music performances are scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Additionally, a monthly Kids Market allows local youth to sell their own creations in a special vendor section.

The market is located at a Link Transit bus stop and offers on-site parking for both cars and bicycles. It accepts multiple forms of payment including credit cards, SNAP EBT, SUN Bucks, and vouchers from the Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP). The market also doubles the value of SNAP EBT and SUN Bucks up to $25 per day, making fresh produce more accessible to low-income households.

The season’s opening day typically sees high foot traffic, with popular items such as flowers, plant starts and baked goods quickly selling out. Market organizers encourage families to bring their mothers and enjoy a festive start to the season.

On Sunday, May 18, the market will host a Summer Safety Day in partnership with the Chelan-Douglas Health District. The event will include the distribution of free life jackets and sunscreen to community members.

Vendor applications remain open through August 31, with opportunities available for farms, artisans and youth participants. Additional details are available at CascadeMarkets.org.

The Cashmere Community Farmers Market is operated by Cascade Community Markets, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on promoting health, equity and sustainability through community-based markets that support local agriculture and artisans.