The Marion Farm Loop is a self-guided farm tour route that leads you to farm stops in the Marion County area. You’ll find things to do and see all year ’round. It’s the perfect outing for family and friends, right in Salem-Keizer’s backyard.
In just a few minutes’ travel time from Salem, you can visit a variety of family farms and pick fresh, ripe produce. Find the perfect pumpkin to carve. Enjoy delicious fruity desserts on beautiful land any day of the year. Go wine tasting at any of the many vineyards. Or gather a bouquet of large and colorful flowers for the perfect gift.
The community of family farms and value-added operations welcome you to join them for a taste, both literal and figurative, of what the Willamette Valley has to offer. The Marion Farm Loop can connect you to local family farms and country business operators rooted in the rural community and committed to sharing their authentic experience with you.
Farms vary in their open season, depending on what they grow. It’s best to check their website and/or call them before you visit.
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Marion Farm Loop Stops 2024
Bauman’s Farm and Garden – Year Round
A family farm located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Farm fresh produce and beautiful nursery open year-round. Family fun in every season and special activities throughout the year, such as an award winning harvest festival and some Christmas fun. Find scratch-baked goodies, berry preserves, gourmet foods and our Hard Cider on tap. Fresh Fruits and vegetables picked daily. Peaches, berries, pickling cucumbers and much much more! Experience our friendly farm animals, and playground. Dogs are welcome on a leash. We Accept Senior, Nutrition, WIC coupons.
More Info: 503-792-3524, 12989 Howell Prairie Rd NE, Gervais. Hosts: Brian and Barb Bauman
HOURS: Open year-round, Mon-Sat 9a-5p, Closed Sun. Hours may vary by season.
Beilke Family Farm – Aug-Nov
Since 1950, a family farm growing apples, tomatoes, peppers, pears, prunes, pumpkins and watermelon. 10-acre U-pick apple orchard, bearing 18 varieties, is great fun for families and those looking for lots of fruit. Dwarf apple trees are easily picked without a ladder, even for kids. End of Aug-Nov. Orchard tours for schools available. U-pick tomatoes from 1,000 plants. Aug-Oct. Sink/Port-a-potty available. Due to food safety rules,
no animals in the field. Credit card and Nutrition coupons accepted. Website updated for availability.
More Info: 503-393-1077, 4925 Rockdale St NE, Brooks. Hosts: The Beilke Family
HOURS: Aug-Nov, Mon-Sat 8a-6p, Sun 11a-6p
E.Z. Orchards Farm Market – Year Round
“Bringing you the bounty of the Willamette Valley since 1929”. We offer a large variety of produce for every season, gourmet foods, cheeses, and artisan goods. Springtime brings garden plants, seeds and hanging baskets. In the summer you will find strawberry shortcake, sundaes, and milkshakes in a pleasant park setting. HarvestFest in October features pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, live music, hay rides, educational tours, caramel apples, cider slushies, espresso, pie, hot cider, and our famous apple cider donuts. In December we have Christmas trees and wreaths. We accept Farm Direct Checks and EBT.
More Info: 503-393-1506, 5504 Hazel Green Rd NE, Salem. Hosts: John Zielinski and Lea Huizenga.
HOURS: Open year-round. Mon-Fri 9a-6p, Sat 9a-5p, Oct only Sun 11a-5p
Flying Bee Ranch – Year Round
Oregon’s largest selection of varietal honeys and beekeeping supplies! Our family owned and operated business has been producing local honeys and other products of the hive since 1999. Visit and try more than 20 unique honey varieties from across Oregon. Our Honey Tastings are free and include education about bees, beekeeping, and honey extracting!
More Info: 503-399-8409, 5180 Lardon Rd. NE Salem. Host: Jeremy Mitchell and Delsey Maus.
HOURS: Open year-round, Tue –Sat 9a-5p
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Fordyce Farms – Apr-Dec
We are Fordyce Farm inc. – a family-owned and operated farm since 1959. We are a family-owned berry farm offering a wide variety of u-pick and already-picked fruits and vegetables. We have a store, bakery, display garden, beautiful perennial plants, pumpkin patch, and corn maze. We are open during the week from April to the end of October and on the weekends until Christmas.
More info: 503-362-5105, 7023 Sunnyview Rd NE Salem, OR 97305, [email protected]
Hours:
April & May: Fri & Sat 9AM – 6PM.
After strawberry season begins: Mon – Sat, 8AM – 6PM.
June, July & August: Mon – Sat 8am-6pm.
September: Mon – Sat, 9AM – 6PM
October: Mon – Sat, 9AM – 6PM | Sun 12 – 6 PM.
November & December: Fri & Sat, 9am-6pm until the weekend before Christmas
Ken & June’s Hazelnuts – Year Round
The Melcher Family began farming filberts (hazelnuts) in 1957 and was continued by the second generation farmer Dennis. Along with farming, he and his wife started a value-added business, Ken & June’s Hazelnuts, (named after Dennis’ parents), and now includes their two daughters Jennifer & Julie who have successfully taken the reins and expanded the family business. Our Hazelnut products include Raw, Dry Roasted & Roasted & Salted along with Chocolate coated hazelnuts along with other delicious items. We also grow a variety of peaches. Season starts Late July – Aug. Come and experience the aroma of fresh peaches. – NO U-Pick. Stop by to enjoy our farm scenery and quaint farm store and enjoy espresso drink or smoothie.
More info: 503-633-2191, email: [email protected], 8046 McKay Rd NE, St. Paul 97317
HOURS: Mon–Sat 9a–4p Year Round
Koch Family Farm – Jun – Oct
We grow strawberries, raspberries, marionberries, boysenberries, sweet corn, green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, squash, hay, and straw. Children always welcome on our farm. Hayrides available in October. Our farm store is open June-October 31. Call for hours and availability of the U-pick or ready-pick crop you are after. Please call for directions.
More info: 503-538-6834, 4745 Raybell Rd NE, Saint Paul, 97137
Meyer Peach Orchard – Jun – Aug (Call Ahead)
This 3rd generation family-owned farm has been operating since 1926. We offer u-pick Red Haven and Veteran peaches (end of July to mid-August), u-pick Loganberries and Boysenberries (June to early July). Before coming out, please call ahead to make sure we are open that day and what produce is available. If the temp exceeds 90°, we will close for the remainder of the day.
More Info: 503-362-7153, 5495 Center St NE, Salem, 97317
Hosts: The Meyer Family.
HOURS: Mon-Thurs 8a-2p, Fri & Sat 8a-6p, Sun noon-4p
Sunflower Farms – Apr – Dec
Our Garden Center offers the highest quality grown on site, annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs; not to mention hanging baskets, beautiful potted plants and more. Free coffee, clean restrooms and friendly staff. Sunflower farms grows great plants and memories.
More info: 503-362-6526 12495 Sunnyview Rd NE Salem Or 97317
Hours: April–December 10a-6p
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True North Orchards – Aug-Oct
Charming family farm nestled in a peaceful setting. We have a wide variety of U-pick fruits including 9 varieties of apples, 2 varieties of pears, 5 varieties of plums, 4 varieties of cherries, and several varieties of grapes, and English walnuts. Many of our trees are dwarf height so kids can easily U-pick. No ladder picking is allowed. Our fruit stand features hand pressed apple cider, honey, a large selection of pumpkins and squash, and several products produced from our land. Fresh cider tastings are held in the fall. All credit cards accepted with $5 minimum purchase. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash.
More info: 503-348-4313, 5650 Lardon Rd NE, Salem. Hosts: Paul and Dianne McGill
HOURS: Aug-Oct open Monday through Saturday from 9a–dusk; Sundays from 9a–3p
