What to expect on MARKET days
Each market day is composed of its own unique mix of vendors offering seasonal fruits & vegetables, cut flowers, fresh meats, one-of-a-kind artisan goods, and tasty cuisine. All BFM vendors grow and make the products they sell, and we are proud to say everything sold at our market comes from within the great state of Washington. The market regularly features fun activities for kids, live music, and community programs. If you haven’t visited our market yet, the best place to start is our Market Information booth where we’re ready to give you the lay of the land!
2024 Market hours
Thursdays 3-7pm, May 23-September 26
Thursdays 3-6pm, October 3-24
Market Address
BFM is located at 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, Bellevue Presbyterian Church. There is ample free parking on site. ADA accessible. 249/246 bus routes one block away.
pet policy
Please keep dogs close to you, away from food and other shoppers, and be mindful of leashes. Dogs that misbehave will be required to leave the market. Service animals are, of course, always allowed.
Market currencies
Vendors accept Cash, Credit, and Debit.
BFM accepts SNAP EBT. Swipe your card at the Information Booth. SNAP users automatically receive a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $25 per market day with SNAP Market Match. See each option below for a brief description.
Senior FMNP + WIC accepted as well. See each option below for a brief description.
Ebt/SNap/p-EBT
It's easy to use your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT/SNAP/Basic Food/P-EBT) card to buy fresh, healthy food at the market. At the market information booth, our staff will swipe your EBT card for the amount requested. You will then be given wooden market tokens to buy anything except flowers, alcohol, and ready to eat foods. The tokens never expire and can be used at our market at any time. For information on applying for EBT benefits call 1.877.501.2233 or click here.
SNAP MARKET MATCH
The SNAP Market Match is a statewide nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families and individuals increase their ability to purchase fresh and local fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets.
How it works: When you swipe your EBT (SNAP) card at the farmers market information booth, you will be given a match (up to $25) in MARKET MATCH for the EBT amount you redeem.
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP)
WIC FMNP preloaded cards are specifically for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at Farmers Markets. You can use your WIC FMNP funds at the market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables (note that no cash change is given). Look for farm booths with the posted WIC signage (below). For more information about WIC FMNP, please call 1-800-841-1410 or click here.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a grant program provided by the USDA to help agencies promote the nutrition of low-income seniors with coupons exchangeable for produce and other eligible foods. This program works for direct sales of producer to consumer.
To be eligible for senior FMNP, you must be 60 or older and have an annual income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. You can use your Senior FMNP card at the market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. (No change is given.) Applications are available each spring from the Seattle/King County Office of Aging and Disability Services and are due by May 19, 2023. For more information, please call Senior Information and Services at 206-448-3110 or click here.
WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs are sponsored by the US Dept of Agriculture; the WA State Dept of Health, Community Wellness and Prevention; and the WA State Dept of Social and Health Services, Aging and Disability Services Administration.
