Voted # Farmers Market in Washington State
by the American Farmland Trust (2022)
Our Mission: The Auburn Farmers Market provides a convenient venue for local farmers and artisans to provide access to healthy, fresh, locally sourced food and products to area residents. The Market is a vibrant gathering place where visitors can learn about healthy food choices, and overall health and well-being.
Auburn parks are smoke-free. This includes Les Gove Park where the Farmers Market is held. If the product emits smoke, or vapor, or contains tobacco, it is prohibited in Auburn Parks per Auburn City Code Chapter 2.22 (PDF).
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Entertainment Schedule
The Market hosts a variety of weekly entertainment including live music, gardening demonstrations, live animal visits, entertainers and more!
Stay tuned for the 2026 Entertainment Schedule... coming soon!
Market Map
For a larger view of the Les Gove Campus and to see our weekly list of vendors, feel free to check out the Interactive Auburn Farmers Market Map.
For assistance, please call 253-931-3043.
Parking Options at the Market
(Free) parking lots adjacent to the J Street SE, Auburn Library, White River Valley Museum, Auburn Senior Activity Center, and Auburn Community & Event Center. Handicap parking available.
For assistance, please call 253-931-3043.
Food Assistance Programs at the Market
Auburn Farmers Market Currency Guide (PDF)
The Auburn Farmers Market participates in the EBT, SNAP Market Match, SFMNP, and WIC programs. The Market has the ability to accept those currencies with approved vendors.
The Market is not able to sign people up for any food assistance programs.
To sign up for an EBT card contact DSHS
To sign up for WIC contact Auburn Public Health
To sign up for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) contact Aging and Disability Services
SFMNP and WIC
Many farmers accept SFMNP and WIC benefits at the Market. Both programs require you to have a QR code with your card and your pin number.
SFMNP applications opened in late April, 2025.
EBT and SNAP Market Match
The Auburn Farmers Market only accepts EBT Food Stamps. We are unable to accept EBT Cash.
How to use your EBT food stamps card at the Market:
- Go to the EBT booth
- Swipe your EBT card and redeem your desired amount of EBT dollars in wooden tokens
- Tokens can be spent on EBT eligible products just like you would at the grocery store.
- Eligible products include fruits, vegetables, coffee beans, cheese, meat, honey, and baked goods
- Tokens are matched with SNAP Market Match,
- Match up to $25 per card, per day
- Match can ONLY be spent on fruits and veggies
- Shop for eligible products.
At-Home Activities for Kids
The Auburn Farmers Market will give away 100 Kid Kits at the information booth in June, July, August, and September 2026. These at-home activities can be fun for kids of all ages.
Kid Kit giveaway dates in 2026 are on the third Sunday of each month. June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20.
In 2025, the Auburn Farmers Market...
- customers spent $14 per person, per visit, on average.
- received 600 votes for the American Farmland Trust.
- donated 2,329 pounds of food to the Auburn Food Bank.
- had 32,369 total shoppers, with an average of 2,150 shoppers per market day.
- hosted 16 farmers and 77 total vendors.
- had 11 volunteers donate 243 total hours of service.
- customers spent $13,997 in EBT and redeemed $11,809 in SNAP Market Match.
Interested in helping us grow?
Email Special Events Coordinator, Mackenzie Mullen for sponsorship opportunities.