Olympia Farmers Market Holiday Market
Visitors can browse a variety of local vendors offering handcrafted goods, farm-fresh produce, and seasonal products. The market features live entertainment, warm beverages, and dining options from eight onsite restaurants serving prepared foods. Guests can also enjoy seasonal festivities including Santa visits and the Annual Gnome Parade.
What to Expect
Features local vendors, live entertainment, and eight onsite restaurants.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Olympia
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Olympia Farmers Market
Food & Drink
Warm beverages are offered during Holiday Shoppers Delight.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 10am–3pm.
- Parking: More than 200 free two-hour spaces on site, plus an overflow lot on Washington Street.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair friendly with designated handicapped parking available, and service animals are welcome.
- Pets: Pets are allowed only in open areas like the garden and stage pavilion, not inside the covered main building; service animals are welcome everywhere.
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash or buy Market Tokens with your card at the Market Office Window, because many vendors don't accept credit or debit cards.
- Leave pets at home if you plan to shop inside the covered main building, since only service animals are allowed in there.
- Don't leave pets in a parked car while you shop, because the market has no shaded parking.
- If the onsite lot is full, use the overflow lot on Washington Street, and remember the onsite spaces have a two-hour limit.
- Come during Holiday Shoppers Delight from December 18 to 20 for Santa visits, the Annual Gnome Parade, live entertainment and vendor specials.
Special Events & Promotions
- Holiday Shoppers Delight runs Friday, December 18 through Sunday, December 20, with warm drinks, live entertainment, visits from Santa, the Annual Gnome Parade and vendor specials.
- Friday, December 18 is an extra market day added for Holiday Shoppers Delight.
- Home Grown Gratitude is an after-hours dinner on Sunday, November 15, with separate tickets.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog to the market?
Pets are allowed only in the open areas, such as the garden and the stage pavilion. They can't go inside the covered main building, even if they're leashed, crated or carried. Service animals are welcome everywhere in the market.
Where do I park?
The market has more than 200 free two-hour parking spaces on site. There's also an overflow lot on Washington Street. There's no shaded parking, so don't leave pets in the car while you shop.
Do vendors take credit cards?
Some do, but many don't. There are three ATMs on site, including a WSECU credit union ATM. You can also use your card to buy Market Tokens at the Market Office Window, and they work at every vendor.
Is there hot food?
Yes. Eight restaurants on site serve hot food made with ingredients from the market, plus seasonal specials. You can eat there or take a meal home.
Can I use my EBT card?
Yes. Take your EBT card to the market office and swipe it for EBT vouchers.
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