The market is a very positive and colorful place that many love to go to every weekend, either used to go shopping or as a place for teens to go and hangout with friends. The atmosphere there is the most vibrant thing in maple valley on the weekends. The outside portion of the market that gets people outside in the wooded area is also deeply loved, many like that the intended area is also planted next to the maple valley Gnome trail, a place for kids to explore while their parents go to the market, or also liked to be a family adventure before or after the market. 

On the Maple Valley Farmers Market Site, all the vendors are listed under the vendors tab, that includes things like: Organic produce, meat, seafood, artisan bread, cheese, honey, fresh flowers and plants. Outside of food products there are also people who include locally made crafts such as candles, glass art, wood art and even little crafts for younger kids to take part in and maybe even take home. All vendors go through a high security check to make sure they are safe and have the best quality products that most can ask for. 

When you think about small businesses making money at markets and finding new ways to get their products out to the people in the community some think about the Public Farmers Market in seattle that has many people eyes and its the first Market that comes to your mind when people mention a farmers market, but news flash, we have a Farmers Market right here in Maple Valley!

While it’s been put aside due to all the traffic from the latest construction, the market is a very popular place to hangout and support small local businesses that you may have never heard of before. Not only can you support local businesses but you can also participate in competitions that some of the businesses have at the event as well. Small things like how In 2025 there was a Halloween costume contest for pets and the winner got a coupon to the business that was holding the contest. 

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Here are some fun facts about the Farmers Market that can be found throughout the Maple Valley Farmers Market Site. 

• Originally Founded in 2009, the mission is to support any and all local farmers and regional farmers or agricultural. 
• The dream is to provide a sustainable platform for farmers in the local community and even independent small businesses.
• The amazing power to create a vibrant community gathering place with food, art, music, and a safe place for others to spend their mornings in. 
• In 2024 the market helped over 200 independent vendors, including around 25 Washington State Farmers, raising more than $2 million in s