Tag: Farmers Market

Community, Entertainment, Event, Food and Drink

Thursday Micro Farmers Market Returns July 6

This Thursday, the weekly Montavilla Farmers Market returns to the SE Stark Street and 79th Avenue Plaza for a mid-week micro farmers market. As it did last year, the market features a sampling of farm-direct products, live music performances, and the popular beer garden open to the public from 4 to 7 p.m. People can enjoy the outdoor gathering every Thursday night until September 28th. The July 6th opening day celebration will include live jazz music from Tyler Waltner Trio and a unique collaboration between Kulfi PDX and Threshold Brewing and Blending. Six vendors will sell farm-direct fruits, vegetables, frozen kulfi, ice pops, baked goods, and fresh flowers.

This second Thursdays on the Plaza market season is supported by the Portland Events and Film Office’s Community Event grant program. It encourages neighborhood weeknight interaction and brings people into the community. Shoppers with SNAP and EBT Cash benefits can use and match their funds to buy vendor products. The market’s EBT-match program doubles funds for up to $20 of benefits for shoppers at the Sunday and Thursday markets. Additionally, kids ages 2-12 will receive $3 in Power of Produce (POP) Bucks to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. Thanks to a SE Uplift community grant, this program encourages kids to shop for their own food while eating more fresh produce. Visit the market’s info booth for details.

By

Jacob Loeb

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SE 79th Ave Plaza Reopens July 1st

Tomorrow, July 1st, the Montavilla Public Plaza reopens for its second year at SE 79th Avenue and Stark Street. The public gathering space will feature outdoor furniture and event space for community use. Last year, the space coordinators provided musical-themed programming to activate the area. This time, in a partnership with Montavilla Farmers Market, the Plaza will feature an evening min-market on Thursday nights.

Starting on Thursday, July 7th, five farm and food vendors will set up in the Plaza from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Moorish Roots, Kulfi, Sebastiano’s, and Threshold Brewing & Blending are some of the confirmed participants making an appearance. An assortment of vendors will return each Thursday this summer, with the final evening market held on September 29th.

This mid-week market is possible through a Vibrant Spaces Community Events Activation Fund grant from the City of Portland, in conjunction with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Public Street Plaza Program. As with last year, the Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association (METBA) is hosting this public space to encourage outdoor recreation in the center of the neighborhood’s historic downtown area. All people, families, dogs, and outside food are welcome in the Plaza.

The Thursday evening Montavilla Farmers Market is in addition to its weekly market on Sundays at 7700 SE Stark Street. The Plaza will also feature live music and other entertainment events throughout the summer. Plaza organizers will post updated information on the METBA events calendar. 

Drivers who use SE 79th Avenue should plan an alternate path, as the roadway is closed to through traffic from SE Stark Street to SE Pine Street. Local vehicle access to homes and businesses on the Street is permitted. This year, METBA staff expect the Montavilla Public Plaza to repeat last year’s success, attracting residents and visitors to the area during the warm season. Look for activities to begin in the space next week and continue through September.

Update: Thursday Night Montavilla Market Opens

Sign from March 2022 PBOT event renewing Street Plazas

By

Jacob Loeb

Disclosure: The author of this article serves on the METBA Board.

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Farmers Market Open Again

Many vendors have returned to the Montavilla Farmers Market today, May 3rd. The market has expanded into some of the area that had once been part of Beets Auto Body, to allow for greater distance between vendors. This is to facilitate walking past each other with at least six feet of clearance.

They have expanded the fencing around the area to control the flow of shoppers moving through the space and help everyone stay safe. A full listing of precautions and rules can be found on their site. If you feel like you can follow the procedures and be safe, please consider paying them a visit today. Please also note that they are resurving 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for customers who are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and/or have compromised immune systems.