The Sunset Farmers Market is back at Orem City Center Park for its 2026 season, running every Wednesday evening from May through October. The market opens at 5 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m., with around 200 small local businesses participating weekly.
If you've never been, the Orem market is one of the larger weekly farmers markets in Utah Valley by vendor count. It draws produce growers, bakers, food artisans, food trucks, makers, and a steady rotation of live music. The setting at City Center Park (293 E. Center Street) gives the market plenty of space to spread out, and the evening hours mean it's a workable post-dinner stop on a weekday.
What's There
Vendor mix shifts week to week and across the season, but the consistent categories include:
- Local produce — fruits, vegetables, herbs, often from growers within an hour of Orem
- Pantry items — eggs, honey, milk, meat, jams, baked goods
- Prepared food — multiple food trucks for dinner, plus snacks and drinks
- Handcrafted goods — soap, candles, art, jewelry, handmade clothing
- Flowers and plants — particularly strong in May through July
Live music plays throughout the evening, typically featuring local Utah Valley performers. The vibe is family-friendly — strollers, kids running between booths, that kind of thing.
How It Compares to Other Markets
Utah Valley has three main weekly farmers markets in the summer:
- Orem Sunset Farmers Market — Wednesdays, 5–9 p.m., City Center Park (293 E. Center)
- Provo Farmers Market — Saturday mornings, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Pioneer Park (500 W. Center)
- Springville Sunset Farmers Market — Mondays, 5–9 p.m., Springville Civic Center
The Orem market is the largest by participating vendor count. Provo's Saturday market is more compact but stronger on produce and prepared breakfast/lunch food. Springville is the smallest but worth the trip if you live in south Utah County.
If you're a BYU or UVU student looking for fresh food without a Costco run, Wednesday evening is a workable window. The Orem market is about a 10-minute drive from either campus and the food truck pricing tends to be competitive with chain takeout.
Background
Sunset Farmers Markets are run by Kelly and Jess Carter, who started the company in 2018 to connect local farmers and food artisans with Utah Valley communities. They now operate markets in Orem, Springville, Lindon, and Draper. The Orem market has been a fixture at City Center Park for several years and consistently draws what the operators describe as around 200 weekly vendors.
For 2026, vendor applications were open earlier this spring; the lineup is set for the season at this point.
Practical Details
- When: Wednesdays, 5 p.m.–9 p.m., May through October 2026
- Where: Orem City Center Park, 293 E. Center Street, Orem
- Cost: Free admission
- Pets: Leashed dogs welcome
- Cash and cards: Most vendors accept both; some smaller producers may be cash-only
For weekly vendor lineups and special events, check sunsetfarmersmarkets.com/orem before each Wednesday — the schedule does sometimes shift around holidays and weather.