A market-goer purchases purple radishes from Kirsop Farm on opening day of the Columbia City Farmers Market in May 2021. (Photo: Susan Fried)
A market-goer purchases purple radishes from Kirsop Farm on opening day of the Columbia City Farmers Market in May 2021. (Photo: Susan Fried)

PHOTO ESSAY: Columbia City Farmers Market Opens for the 2021 Season

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by Susan Fried

The weather was perfect, sunny and around 70 degrees, on May 12, opening day of the Columbia City Farmers Market. Although the crowds were probably a little smaller than they were pre-pandemic, a lot of people showed up to support the dozens of small farmers and local businesses selling everything from fresh produce and baked goods, to ice cream and wine.

Despite some COVID-19 restrictions, people were happy to see the market back in business. Last year, during the height of the pandemic, the Columbia City Market opened a month later than usual and limited the number of shoppers. But as the pandemic restrictions have been lifted this year, more people are able to shop at a time.

Photo of the Columbia City Farmers Market on its opening day for the 2021 season.
Flower vendor at the Columbia City Farmers Market gathers together fresh flowers into a bouquet.
A market-goer browses a booth selling fresh flower bouquets at the Columbia City Farmers Market.
Displays of vibrant tulips offered at the Columbia City Farmers Market.
A bell ringer walks through the Columbia City Farmers Market
Bluebird Ice Cream offering the its signature tasty cold desserts for market-goers on opening day for the 2021 season at the Columbia City Farmers Market.
A selection of mead and kombucha offered by a vendor at the Columbia City Farmers Market.
All photos by Susan Fried.

The market still requires masks, and foot traffic through the market is controlled by having one entrance on Southwest Edmunds Street and 35th Avenue South. The market layout allows the vendors to be at least 6 feet from each other and also makes it easier for people to move around.

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