Moscow Farmer's Market - Moscow Idaho

The Moscow Farmer's Market is a tradition in the Palouse. It is one of the best farmer's markets I have ever been to. I think it could compete with some of the bigger city markets. It's not a huge farmer's market but for the area it's impressive.
The market is in the Friendship Square and the connecting parking lot. You can park on Main street and walk or park in the open spaces of the parking lot. I will warn you that the parking can be tough. Friendship Square is on Main street just south of Third (at least I believe it's south). The parking lot can be accessed from Jackson.

The market has three rows of the parking lot. While there are a variety of vendors all over the market, there are some distinct differences between the rows. The north row has produce and farm items and the south row has food such as tacos and greek kabobs. You will find crafters and other booths throughout the entire area.

In years past, the market has been a mecca for finding those little crafters and farmers who are just sharing their wares. This year I noticed fewer of the small vendors and more larger vendors. They are still your more home-grown sort of businesses but I was a little disappointed that there weren't your card table vendors with their inexpensive wares. I did notice that the prices have gone up as well as the competition to become a vendor. It's a sad sign of the times - every one is struggling and competing for that opportunity to make some money. I think it's time someone started a crafter's fair that ran on a regular basis. I love getting plants and produce but what I want to see are the crafts.


If you don't want to shop, come by for the music. They have two performances each market - one at about 9:45 and one about 11:45. It's all local performers but it's always fun. As you can see, lots of people crowd around to watch.


The Market is a great time to bring your kids. Lots of children gather at the playground while parents watch the performers.

There are so many things offered at the market that you'd be hard pressed not to find something you like. We often go just to wander up and down the aisles and look at everything. Some places offer free samples and some offer things at such a great price you can't pass them up.
The market runs every Saturday, May to October, from 8am to 1pm.