Father's Day Gift Ideas
Happy Father’s Day
At the markets, we have something for every Dad!
For the Gardener
Father’s Day is the perfect time to make sure your gardening dad has everything he needs.
For vegetable gardens, Our Little Farm (Sun) has a broad assortment of vegetable plant starts, including a wide array of tomatoes and peppers - perfect for a salsa garden!
For berry plants, grab your favorite variety from Mountainside Herbal Nursery (Sat/Sun). We had a hard deciding between the Blueberry and Elderberry, so we got both!
Herb gardens more his thing? Pruitt’s Farm (Sat/Sun) has Sage and Rosemary which will pair perfectly with Mountainside Herbal Nursery’s (Sat/Sun) assortment of Basil.
To brighten up your landscape, we recommend the easy to grow Coleus plants from Pruitt’s Farm (Sat/Sun). Our favorite is the Red Lime variety, which looks great combined with the Red Wave variety.
Be sure to check out Hubrich Farms (Sat) for hanging flower baskets and pre-made salad bowls!
For the Dad with a Sweet tooth
The best part of having a day just for you, is not having to share the sweet treats! Suzanne’s Chocolate (Sun Pre-Order) has a 12 piece box of decadent salted caramel or a stunning chocolate assortment. Decadent Creations (Sun) has made a special Father’s Day Box - 34 pieces of deliciousness just for him! Pies are always in season at The Pie Guy (Sat/Sun) - you just have to decide on which flavor he’ll love the most. Need help? Brumbleberry!
If your special dad has dietary restrictions, we recommend checking out our friends at Sinful Confections (Sun). We like to wash down a Chocolate Brownie with a bag of Chocolate Chip dough bites. It’s okay, it’s a holiday!
For the Foodie
What better way to celebrate your foodie Dad than with a Charcutterie set! Pair Olympia Provision’s (Sun) delicious salamis and summer sausages with crackers and breads from Foodways at Nana Cardoon (Sun). Can’t forget the cheese from Helvetia Creamery (Sun) and hummus from The Hummus Stop (Sat/Sun)! Want to spice it up? Try Khalsa Salsa’s (Sun) Mango Salsa!
Want to treat your Dad to a nice meal? Try any of Comida Kin’s (Sat) delectable entrees, our favorite is the vegetable hash, or Cafe De Crepe’s (Sat) Alexandre Crepe! Complete your meal with a refreshing Hibiscus Flower Brew by Hibisbloom (Sat), lemonade from Ochoa’s (Sat/Sun), or a sparkling raspberry lemonade by Cousin Kenny’s (Sat/Sun)!
For the Chef
With the sun coming out, it’s time to bring out the grill. Grab some lamb from Reister Farms (Sat) and check out this great recipe for Grilled Lamb Chops with Lavender Salt. Even better, use The Lavender Shop’s (Sun Pre-Order) Lavender Luau Garlic Salt! Pair that with a strawberry spinach salad with a honey balsamic vinaigrette, and you’ve got yourself a meal. Strawberries are available throughout both our markets (Unger’s (Sat/Sun), Crawford’s (Sat/Sun), Wilco (Sun), to name a few), spinach can be found at Sparrowhawk (Sat), Black Dirt (Sun), and Stoneboat (Sun), and our favorite honey vendor is TBeeS (Sun).
Cherries are in season and can be found at Baird Family Orchards (Sun), Pablo Munoz Farms (Sun), and Crawford’s (Sat/Sun). While we won’t tell if you just eat the whole bag, your chef may want to transform them into one of these tasty treats.
There is so much in season and so many recipes to choose from. Check out these farmers market recipes and stock up on everything he’ll need to cook all week.
Treat him to some new kitchen tools like a berry bowl from Tohki-ya Pottery (Sat) or a cutting board by Oregon Heartwood (Pre-Order Sat)!
For the beverage connoisseur
Whether it is a smooth adult beverage after a long week, a refreshing bottled beverage, or a cleansing juice, we have just what you need.
Pre-order a bottle of Pinot Gris from Rose and Fern Cellars (Pre-Order Sun) and a Pinot Noir from Dauntless Wine Company (Pre-Order Sat/Sun) to stock up his wine collection. Helvetia Vineyards (Sun) has your white wine needs covered with a nice Chardonnay. If he prefers spirits, try Spiritopia’s (Sun) Ryegrass Whiskey and Wild Roots (Sat) Marionberry Vodka.
Have you tried Bozorth Beverages (Sun Pre-Order) series of lemon/limeade drinks? Get a variety four pack and share with the whole family! For ultimate Father’s Day refreshment, grab Hibisbloom’s (Sat) hibiscus flower brew refresher. Craving a hot beverage at the end of the day? Momo Cocoa (Sun Pre-Order) has you covered.
For digestive health, a growler of kombucha from 4 Hearts Kombucha (Sun) will be a sure hit. Your special dad prefer a juice cleanse? Portland Juice (Sun) has a variety of options to choose from.
For the Self Care Guru
Help take care of your special dad with products that allow him take care of himself. Essance Skincare (Sun) has a line of charcoal products, including a luxurious shaving cream. Beard & Hair Oil more his thing? Landia Skincare (Sun Pre-Order) has a series of fast absorbing oils that he’ll love. Have a couples spa day with a Ishq Skincare (Sat) ancient healing mask.