The Original Independence Farmers Market is a community farmers market that began in 1993. The market was first located near the Willamette River in Independence Oregon. When the city built the amphitheater, the market moved to the Sterling Bank parking lot at the corner of Highway 51 and Main Street where it has remained for the past ten years. The market would like to extend its sincere thanks to Umpqua Bank for allowing the market to use their parking lot.
The Original Independence Farmers Market is a member of the Oregon Farmers Market Association.
The market vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, plants, cut flowers, honey, jams, jellies, pickles, eggs, mushrooms,garden art, clothing items, popcorn, lamb, soap, tamales, jewelry, and handcrafted items. Massage services are available.
President: Eden Olsen
Vice-President: Bill Clubb
Secretary: Lindsay Ewing
Treasurer: Marti Sohn
Member-at-Large: Les Tod
Market Manager: Martha Walton