Fresh-picked blueberries, crusty sourdough bread and Oregon-made jewelry. It’s almost time for grocery shopping to move outdoors to the accompaniment of live music, food trucks and good vibes. Farmer’s market season is around the corner.

Five weekly markets will operate across Central Oregon this summer in Bend, Sisters, Prineville and Madras.

Redmond Farmers Market, most recently hosted by Lay It Out Events, is not returning this year, according to Connor Cubic, marketing director at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce.

Bend Farmers Market

First up is Bend Farmers Market, which hosts its first market on May 1. No jewelry, arts or crafts are sold at this market. It’s essentially an outdoor grocery store and supports local farmers, ranchers and food producers growing sustainable products.

The market will continue with its midday Wednesday hours from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., which were established in 2023 to ensure better conditions for vendors, marketgoers and produce.

A full list of attending vendors at the first market are available on the @bendfarmersmarket Instagram page. Eligible vendors accept multiple currencies including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which go further with the Double Up Food Bucks grant program.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays beginning May 1; Brooks Alley, Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com

Northwest Crossing Farmers Market

Seasonal produce, locally raised meat, fresh eggs and cheese, flowers and handmade items are available at Bend’s NorthWest Crossing Farmers Market, which kicks off June 1.

Attending this Saturday market is an experience. There’s a food court, live musicians and in addition to groceries, shoppers will find artisans selling jewelry, candles and outdoor furniture at this market which champions creativity and craftsmanship.

Weekly attendance generally spans from 500 to 3,000 people, making the market the most attended in Central Oregon, according to its website.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays beginning June 1; NW Crossing Drive, Bend: nwxfarmersmarket.com

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Sisters Farmers Market

The farmer’s market in Sisters provides local produce, pantry staples and artisan goods at Fir Street Park on Sundays beginning June 2. Its mission is to grow community between farmers, markets and shoppers.

Willa Bauman is the market’s dedicated program manager through the nonprofit Seed to Table Oregon, which is dedicated to connecting food, wellness and education in Sisters. Those interested in staying apprised of market happenings may subscribe to the newsletter via the market’s website.

SNAP benefits are accepted and may be doubled through the Farmers Market Fund’s DUFB program. Last year, the market hosted 19,000 total visitors across 17 markets, according to its annual report.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays beginning June 2; Fir Street Park, Sisters; sistersfarmersmarket.com

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Farmers market in Prineville

Prineville’s Crooked River Open Pastures (CROP) Farmers Market will be in full swing on June 1, said Mindy Christiansen, president of the market.

Based at Stryker Park, the market offers local agricultural products and artisanal goods to Crook County and surrounding communities. It was established in 2015 and aims to promote community in Crook County by educating the community on local farms, products and sustainable living, according to the website.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays beginning June 1; Stryker Park, 453 NE Third St., Prineville; cropfarmersmarket.org

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Madras Farmers Market

Madras Farmers Market has served the community for over 20 years, said Chairman Evelyn Rehwalt. It’s working on growing its market of approximately 20 vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted products.

“The past few years we have worked diligently to bring (Madras Farmers Market) back to where it was and where it can be,” Rehwalt said.

The market is based in Sahalee Park and adds to the vibrancy of the small community with live entertainment.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Sahalee Park, Madras; madrassaturdaymarket.com