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The Farmers Market Is Still Buzzing

Fall into four more weeks of fresh produce, unique gifts, and family fun!

Many people think the farmers market season is over after Labor Day, but we’re here to tell you that’s not the case! We have four Saturday’s left, and the market is still bursting with fresh, vibrant produce. Now is the perfect time to stock up on all your favorites and enjoy the final days of the season.

More than just a place to shop, the farmers market is a true community hub. It’s where neighbors connect, kids play, and the air is filled with the sounds of live music. We enjoy featuring amazing talent each week, from local bands like N.E. Daynow and Mercury Coast to other incredible artists who bring our market to life. The vibrant energy is a celebration of local life and culture that you simply have to experience for yourself.

The bounty here goes far beyond fresh produce. Our vendors—a mix of old favorites and exciting newcomers—have filled the market with unique handcrafted goods and delicious foods. You can discover a wide range of unique items, from comforting freeze-dried soup mix and locally grown herbs to beautifully scented artisanal soaps. The market is also a great place to find treasures for your home, like intricate photography, whimsical handmade wind chimes, and vibrant tie-dye apparel. And if you’re looking for a snack, we have delicious treats like savory hummus and fluffy artisan cotton candy. You can even find beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers and a stunning selection of succulents to add a touch of nature to your space.

This year, we’ve been thrilled to welcome several new vendors who have quickly become market favorites. Sinfully Sweet Treats has brought a range of delightful baked goods, while Hall Family Farm helps gardeners get a head start on next year’s plans with their high-quality soil enhancer. And for a healthy and fresh bite, Apple Sprout Co. is selling their delicious variety of microgreens.

While you’re here, swing by the Farmers Market HQ to grab one of our new farmers market bags! Thanks to our sponsors, the Tillamook County Creamery Association and Fibre Federal Credit Union, these nice, sturdy bags are perfect for carrying all your new treasures and showing your market pride. We also offer a fun, hands-on craft for kids each week to keep the little ones happy and engaged. On Saturday, September 27th—our last market of the year—we’ll be decorating mini pumpkins! It’s a fall tradition you won’t want to miss.

Come on down and enjoy the final weeks of the season with us! We’re here Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the corner of 2nd and Laurel in Downtown Tillamook. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Second Main Street Grant to Revitalize Downtown Tillamook

I’m sure you’ve noticed the eye catching transformation happening on the corner of Pacific Avenue and Second Street, adjacent to the Henson Plaza as you make your way through downtown Tillamook. The historic National Bank Building has received a fantastic new facelift, thanks to the vision of local business owner and developer, Terry Philips. After a complete renovation, the building has a fresh new look. The clean white and gray paint job and new retail/ office space are just the beginning of some really exciting news for Downtown Tillamook.

Earlier this year, the Tillamook Chamber of Commerce applied for an Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant on behalf of Terry’s project. We were thrilled to learn that we secured a substantial $250,000 to help get this project going and address a critical need here in Tillamook.

So, what exactly does that mean for our community? This grant will be a huge help in transforming the upper floor of the National Bank Building into new apartments, including an ADA-accessible unit on the bottom level that will be easily accessible from Pacific Avenue. We all know how critical the need for housing is, and this project is a big step toward addressing that.

Some of you might remember that the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program also helped another local business owner and developer, Lisa Greiner, owner of the Oregon Coast Dance Center. She was awarded $200,000 from the OMSRGP in 2019 to kick-start her downtown housing project. After a lengthy but rewarding renovation, the Jones-Knudson apartments above her dance studio were finished and fully occupied earlier this year. The Chamber celebrated with Lisa and those involved in the process during a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially commemorate the completion of this project on February 8th, 2025. This milestone’s success is a powerful example of how these grants can boost vitality in the downtown community.

The Chamber is honored to play a role in working with these motivated developers. We love helping them secure the funds needed to turn their passion and vision into a reality, making downtown Tillamook a more inviting and thriving place to live, work, and play. There’s nothing better than seeing a great idea become a reality while also meeting a real need in our community.Â