Late Summer Harvest: Farmers Markets and U-Pick Farms Near Tualatin.
Late August in the Pacific Northwest is peak harvest season. Tomatoes are at their sweetest, blackberries hang heavy on the vine, and sweet corn fills roadside stands. Here is where to find the best local produce in and around Tualatin.
Living in Tualatin puts you in the middle of some of Oregon's best agricultural country. The fertile Willamette Valley soil, warm days, and cool nights create ideal growing conditions for an incredible variety of produce. Late August and early September represent the harvest sweet spot, when summer crops are at their peak and the first fall varieties are just beginning to appear.
Whether you are a seasoned home cook or just looking for the freshest ingredients for your weekend meal, here are the best places to find locally grown produce near 22379 SW 107th Ave.
Fridays 4-8 PM
Tualatin Farmers Market: Peak Season.
The Tualatin Farmers Market at Lake of the Commons is in peak late-summer form. With five Fridays remaining (August 28, September 4, 11, 18, and 25), this is the ideal time to stock up on the season's best offerings.
Right now, vendors are bringing in wallop-packing heirloom tomatoes in every color, sweet corn still in the husk, juicy blackberries and raspberries, fresh basil and herbs, summer squash, cucumbers, and the season's first pie pumpkins and apples. Beyond produce, you will find artisan breads, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, cut flowers, and prepared food vendors serving dinner on-site.
The market has a lively community atmosphere with live music each week, food trucks, and plenty of space to spread out a blanket on the lawn by the lake. It is a wonderful way to spend a Friday evening and connect with the community.
Sundays 10 AM-2 PM
Winona Grange Gathering Market.
The Winona Grange Gathering Market at 8340 SW Seneca Street offers a more intimate Sunday market experience. With remaining dates on August 30, September 14, and September 28, this market features local farmers, food artisans, and live music in a relaxed community setting.
At this time of year, expect farm-fresh eggs, seasonal produce, baked goods from local bakers, handcrafted items, and the friendly small-town atmosphere that makes Tualatin such a special place to live. The final market of the season is October 12, so there is still time to visit this charming market.
Market DetailsU-Pick Adventures
Pick your own produce near Tualatin.
For the full farm-to-table experience, nothing beats picking your own produce. These nearby farms offer u-pick opportunities during late summer.
Lee Farms
21975 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin
Tualatin's historic working farm is a local institution. While the Sunflower Festival has wrapped for the season, the farm market remains open Wednesday through Sunday with fresh produce, pies, and seasonal treats. Starting September 21, the Fall Harvest Festival brings hayrides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and a beer garden.
Visit Lee FarmsSmith Berry Barn
17901 SW Roy Rogers Rd, Sherwood
Just a 10-minute drive from Tualatin, this family farm offers late-summer berry picking and a farm market with local produce, baked goods, and fresh flowers. A lovely weekend outing for families and anyone who loves farm-fresh berries.
Visit Smith Berry BarnRoloff Farms
Vancouver area (day trip from Tualatin)
About 30 minutes north, Roloff Farms is a popular u-pick destination with berries, pumpkins in season, and farm tours. Worth the drive for a weekend farm adventure, especially with kids.
Visit Roloff FarmsWhat to Cook Now
What is in season right now.
Produce
- Heirloom tomatoes (peak)
- Sweet corn (peak)
- Blackberries and raspberries
- Summer squash and zucchini
- Cucumbers
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley)
- Early apples (Gravenstein, Gala)
- Bell peppers and hot peppers
Coming Soon (September)
- Pie pumpkins and carving pumpkins
- Winter squash (butternut, acorn)
- Pears (Bartlett, Bosc)
- Broccoli and cauliflower
- Root vegetables (carrots, beets)
- Brussels sprouts
- Late-season apples (Honeycrisp)
Farm to Table Living
Fresh food is part of life in Tualatin.
Living at 22379 SW 107th Ave puts you minutes from the Tualatin Farmers Market, the Winona Grange Market, Lee Farms, and countless local food sources. Whether you are canning tomatoes for the winter or just looking for the sweetest sweet corn of the season, everything you need is close to home.
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