It is Sunday morning. You slept in (a little). The coffee is good. The sun is out. You have no plan until someone has to eat lunch. And somewhere in the back of your mind you remember that the farmers market is a thing that exists and you keep meaning to go.
This is your reminder. The Tigard Farmers Market is open. It runs every Sunday from May through October, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in downtown Tigard at Fanno Creek Park. It is free to walk. It is 10 minutes from anywhere in Tigard. And it is — genuinely — one of the best ways to spend a summer Sunday morning in the south metro.
Here is what you are missing if you have not been yet.
🌻 The Flower Vendors
We are biased. We are florists. We notice the flower stalls first. Here is what is there right now in mid-June:
- Local farm bouquets: $8–$15 wrapped bunches of whatever the small farms are cutting this week. Right now that means sweet peas (final days), snapdragons, foxglove, early sunflowers, and tons of greenery.
- Sunflower buckets: By mid-June, the sunflower growers are in full production. You can buy 5–7 stems for $10 and have the most cheerful kitchen table in Tigard by 10 a.m.
- Dahlia starts: If you want to grow your own, some vendors sell dahlia tubers and starts in June. Plant now, enjoy blooms July through October.
- Lavender bundles: Oregon lavender is starting. Dried or fresh, it smells like summer and lasts for months.
The market flower stalls are not competing with us — they are complementary. You grab a $10 bunch at the market for the kitchen. You order a designed arrangement from us for the birthday on Tuesday. Different purposes, both good. We love that people buy flowers at the market. It means they value flowers. That is good for everyone.
🍎 Beyond Flowers: What Else Is There
- Berries: Mid-June means strawberries are peaking and blueberries are starting. Oregon berries at a farmers market are a different species from grocery store berries. The taste is not comparable.
- Vegetables: Early tomatoes (hothouse), lettuces, snap peas, radishes, green onions, herbs by the handful. The salad-makings season is here.
- Baked goods: Bread, pastries, cookies, pies. The kind of things that make the walk worthwhile even if you buy nothing else.
- Prepared food: Breakfast burritos, crepes, coffee, smoothies. You can eat your way through the market and call it brunch.
- Crafts and artisans: Soap, candles, pottery, woodwork. The kind of small-batch local things you cannot find at a chain store and feel good about buying.
- Live music: Depending on the week, there is live music near the main pavilion. Bring a blanket. Let the kids dance. Nobody is in a hurry.
⏰ The Best Time to Go
- 9:00–10:00 a.m. (the early bird): Best selection. The flower vendors still have their full inventory. The berries have not sold out yet. Fewer crowds. Parking is easy. This is the move if you want first pick.
- 10:00–11:30 a.m. (the sweet spot): The market is alive. All the food vendors are cooking. The vibe is peak. The crowds are friendly, not overwhelming. This is when it feels the best.
- After noon (the wind-down): Some vendors start packing up. But the deals appear — discounted produce, last bunches of flowers at reduced prices. If you do not mind less selection, this is the budget move.
🚶 The Sunday Morning Ritual
Here is what the best Tigard Sunday morning looks like:
- 8:30 a.m.: Coffee at home. Slow start. No rush.
- 9:15 a.m.: Walk or drive to Fanno Creek Park. Parking in the lot or along the street. It is a 2-minute walk to the vendors.
- 9:30–10:30 a.m.: Walk the market. Buy berries. Buy bread. Buy flowers. Eat a crepe. Let the kids try the honey samples. Talk to the farmers (they like it — ask what is good this week).
- 10:30 a.m.: Walk the Fanno Creek Trail. It connects right at the market. A flat, paved, shaded walk along the creek. 10 minutes or 2 hours — your call.
- 11:00 a.m.: Home. Flowers on the table. Berries in a bowl. The house smells like bread. The morning was free, easy, and beautiful. The rest of Sunday is yours.
That is a complete Sunday morning for under $30 and zero planning. No reservation. No tickets. No commitment beyond showing up.
🌱 What’s in Season at Market Right Now
Mid-June at the market is peak transition — spring holdovers meeting summer arrivals. Here is what you will find right now (check our full month-by-month seasonal guide for what is coming):
- Flowers: Sunflowers, sweet peas (last ones), snapdragons, foxglove, early dahlias (preview), lavender, yarrow, bachelor buttons
- Fruit: Strawberries (peak), early blueberries, cherries arriving
- Vegetables: Lettuces, snap peas, radishes, green onions, herbs, early cucumbers
- Coming soon (July): Tomatoes (real ones), peaches, blackberries, full dahlia season, zinnias
🏠 The Market-to-Table Move
Here is the power play: go to the market Sunday morning. Buy flowers, berries, bread, and whatever vegetable looks good. Come home. Put the flowers on the table. The berries in a bowl. Make a simple dinner with the produce. By evening, your house looks and smells like you spent all day curating something beautiful — and it took 90 minutes and cost less than a restaurant meal.
This is the summer living that Tigard is built for. Quiet, easy, local, affordable, and genuinely beautiful without trying hard.
☀️ The Solstice Market
This Friday is the summer solstice — the longest day of the year. Next Sunday’s market (June 22) will be the first market after the solstice, riding full summer energy. The berries will be better. The flowers will be more abundant. The sun will be higher by 9 a.m. If you are going to start the market habit, this week or next is the time.
💐 When the Market Is Not Enough
The market flower stalls are great for simple bunches — a handful of stems, one variety, wrapped in paper. If you want something more — a designed arrangement, a specific color palette, delivery to someone’s door, or flowers for an event — that is what we do.
Think of it this way: the market is for your kitchen table. We are for the birthday, the apology, the “just because,” the hostess gift, and the Tuesday afternoon when you cannot get to the market but still want something beautiful at home.
Browse our arrangements — everything seasonal and fresh, designed and delivered. Same-day across Tigard, Beaverton, King City, Lake Oswego, and the south metro. And for the midweek version of this energy, read about the midweek summer evening that is better than any weekend plan.