Where can I find raw honey near Seattle?

Ballard Farmers Market (Sundays, year-round) and University District Farmers Market (Saturdays, year-round) are the top sources. Broadway Farmers Market and Columbia City Farmers Market also feature local beekeepers.

What types of honey are produced near Seattle, Washington?

Seattle beekeepers produce blackberry honey (the Pacific Northwest staple, harvested July–August), fireweed honey from mountain clearcuts (rare, almost water-white), urban wildflower honey from city gardens, and clover honey from Puget Sound farmland.

When is the best time to buy local honey in Seattle, Washington?

The Pacific Northwest harvest runs July–September. Blackberry honey peaks in July–August. Fireweed honey from the Cascades comes in August. Visit Ballard or U-District markets in late summer for the widest selection of just-harvested Washington varieties.

Find Local Honey in Seattle, Washington

Seattle beekeepers produce exceptional Pacific Northwest honey from blackberry blossoms, fireweed in mountain clearcuts, and the city's abundant urban floral landscape.

Local Honey Varieties

Blackberry honey (the Pacific Northwest staple), fireweed honey from mountain clearcuts (rare, light), and urban wildflower honey from Seattle gardens are the city's signature varieties.

Where to Buy

Ballard Farmers Market (Sundays, year-round) and University District Farmers Market (Saturdays, year-round) are Seattle's best honey sources. Many Puget Sound area beekeepers sell at neighborhood markets.

Upcoming Honey Events in Seattle

Pike Place Market Honey Vendors — May 1, 2026
Seattle Honey Festival — August 22, 2026
Seattle Holiday Honey Market — December 19, 2026

See all upcoming honey events for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find raw honey near Seattle?: Ballard Farmers Market (Sundays, year-round) and University District Farmers Market (Saturdays, year-round) are the top sources. Broadway Farmers Market and Columbia City Farmers Market also feature local beekeepers.
What types of honey are produced near Seattle, Washington?: Seattle beekeepers produce blackberry honey (the Pacific Northwest staple, harvested July–August), fireweed honey from mountain clearcuts (rare, almost water-white), urban wildflower honey from city gardens, and clover honey from Puget Sound farmland.
When is the best time to buy local honey in Seattle, Washington?: The Pacific Northwest harvest runs July–September. Blackberry honey peaks in July–August. Fireweed honey from the Cascades comes in August. Visit Ballard or U-District markets in late summer for the widest selection of just-harvested Washington varieties.

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Browse our complete local honey directory to find beekeepers and farmers markets near you. Explore all 210+ honey varieties in our comprehensive guide. For a complete overview of honey in Washington, see our Washington Honey Sourcing Guide.

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