SUMMER AND HOLIDAY MARKETS Every Saturday from March through October, the Salem Saturday Market bursts with over 150 vendors selling unique handcrafted and homegrown items. Salem’s Chemeketa Market is held on Wednesdays and focuses on food and culture. On Thursdays the West Salem Market offers everything from pasture-raised meats to cut flowers, plus family activities. The Independence Farmers Market happens on Saturdays, April through October, and is a treasure trove of raw honey, homemade breads and handcrafted items. Hit the nearby Dallas Farmers Market every first and third Saturday, May through October, for more farm stands and friendly smiles. East of Salem, the Stayton Farmers Market livens up the downtown scene on Wednesdays from June to September, plus evenings the last Friday of the month from May to September. Stock up on locally grown berries and handcrafted goods galore. South of Salem, the Jefferson Night Market offers a fun collection of pop-up vendors selling everything from vintage gems to handcrafted items. Held the first Thursday of every month from May through September, you’ll also find a variety of delicious local food and drink options for an impromptu dinner. Saturdays from mid-May to mid-October, bring your reusable tote to Silverton’s Farmers Market and stock up on farmfresh produce, eggs and artisan goods. (The market moves to an indoor location mid-October to mid-May.) For a little excitement, hit the Turner Night Market every second Friday for local food, beer and live music. For holiday shopping, the Salem Holiday Market is an annual multiday December event with over 250 vendors selling handcrafted gifts. Salem’s World Beat Holiday Night Market lands every November at the Willamette Heritage Center and celebrates diverse cultures and gifts. The Silverton Christmas Market has gifts, Santa sightings, a biergarten and live music. WOODBURN The free Woodburn Museum offers something fascinating for everyone, from cool cultural exhibits to a giant bison skeleton. Next door El Forastero is filled with cowboy hats, boots and embroidered dresses galore; then fuel up on authentic fajitas and carne asada at Trapala Mexican Restaurant. AURORA Antique hunters flock to Main Street Mercantile for its dizzying collection of vintage furniture, antique glassware and more. The shopping spree continues at Three Daisies Vintage, with two floors of vintage treasures and toys; then treat yourself to traditional shortbread and a spot of tea at Granny Fi’s Shortbread. Joshua Rainey / Courtesy of City of Independence Second Chance Books El Forestero Aurora Depot Apples to Oranges 21 TravelSalem.com
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