Capital City Public Market

This is a good sized market with mostly artists and food vendors. Not many farmers the day we went but still a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Close to the Basque Cultural center which is also very interesting. This downtown area is a lot of fun on Saturday mornings. Found parking to be easy enough as well as reasonably priced. Check it out!

So nice bright and early 6/24/23 want to the Capital City public Market weather was just perfect it was quite busy downtown Boise. The people are so nice there except for couple fat women that should keep their rude remarks to themselves. But everyone else were nice . Alot of booths all over the area where the fountain is off of 9th and Main. Some food , art and collectibles it was just nice to walk around in the fresh air 😋.............if this helps please give a like 👍............

Honestly, the best open-air market I've ever been to. So many fine specialty artisans, small local farmers & diverse food vendors. Highly recommend the micro-green farmers, wood-working & pottery craftspeople, European style bakers &... the momo (Tibetan dumplings) & the Traditional African Sambusa (deep-fried filling). Follow flow of pedestrian traffic (signs everywhere).

UPDATE: So glad to see the market moved back to the grove!! Organizers took the feedback and made the change mid-season, which I'm sure was difficult. We decided to make the trip down there again with our baby and had a wonderful time, even in the heat!! Thank you for listening to your patrons! Old review: We visit the market every year and were excited to go this morning. Unfortunately, their new location leaves a lot to be desired and I don't think we will be returning, especially as the months get hotter. The dirt lot is hot, lacks accessible shade, and is just plain uncomfortable. We found ourselves passing several vendors and leaving much earlier than we had planned due to the heat, especially toting around our baby in her stroller. Sure, there's a patch of shaded grass at the back by the portapotties, but I don't come to the market to sit and enjoy the view of a dirt lot (a point I think the organizers are not understanding from the various feedback they've gotten). I really hope they find a new place because this aint it and I can't see this lasting at all. Sales are important, but there's no way this move is going to increase sales when your customers are literally miserable and don't want to come/stay.

I am sad they moved. The surface is terrible for anyone with mobility challenges or special equipment, such as a mobility scooter. Mine is a heavy duty one for trails but it is a surface of hard packed sand with tons of loose gravel/rocks on top. Talk about nauseating! There are some amazing vendors but it lacks in luster and there was no fresh produce. I don't think we will go again due to poor accessibility and the lack of this being taken into consideration, obviously. It also now lacks atmosphere in the middle of a lot of dirt as opposed to the beautiful city center it was at prior.

A vast assortment of food, crafts, and drinks. I bought some flatbread and some lemon hummus. Delicious. I found the fresh vegetables a little pricey but enjoyed my visit.

We went to the Farmers Market today and it was fabulous. They had everything for sale from food, crafts and wares. Great fun.

This used to be a 5 star market in the heart of downtown Boise, the new location is absolutely horrible. It went from a beautiful square to a dirt parking lot. The lack of shade sucks, the character of the entire market changed, it’s sad. We loved going to the DT market almost every Saturday for the last few years, but we won’t be going back to this new location. Pushing a stroller is almost impossible so don’t bring your littles.

The team at Capital City Public Market was so great and helping me find a particular vendor for a specific gift! They went out of the way to put us in contact with the right person, and I am super grateful. Excited to check out their new space with parking close by and room for the market to grow!

No place better to be on a Saturday morning than the Capital City Public Market. Currently, as of the Summer of 2022, the Capital Saturday market is located at the Grove Plaza. The market runs from April-December every Saturday 9:30 am- 1:30 pm. The Grove Plaza is neighbored by the Boise Centre, ICCU Arena, and the BSU downtown campus. I live nearby, so I usually walk but there is both street parking and public garage parking nearby. Here you can find local produce (although, limited if you come later in the day), locally raised meats and fish, ceramics and other handmade products, and ready-made foods. I usually grab a mixed greens salad for $5, which lasts me the whole week. Something about these greens, they do last forever! I had a friend pick me up a bag while I was out of town (yes, I'm that addicted to this salad mix) and he actually bought twice as much as I usually do and they were still nice a crisp 1-2 weeks later! The microgreens here are great, and I love that you can get a mix of different microgreens in one container. There are also a few vendors that sell foods to snack on while you're shopping. My go-to is to grab a cup of coffee that's locally roasted, there's a spot that does have dairy alternatives along with flavored syrups that I love. The dumplings with the spicy momo sauce are the highlight of my Saturdays whenever I come here. If you're in Boise on a Saturday in April-Dec the Capital City Market is the spot to be. Highly recommend it, it's a Boise gem! Never too crowded but still a great spot to people and dog watch (Yes, dogs are allowed at this market)!!

Its small but it's nice to be able to get out here and see the small local organic shops that our beautiful Boise Idaho has to offer. Really just to be outside and enjoy being around people and socialize.

This was a great farmer's market in downtown Boise that occurs every Saturday. Located in a main plaza area, it's easy to find and access, with a decent amount of vendors. My bestie and I came to check out the Capital City Public Market, and we were pleased to find a variety of different vendors and artists. Items for sale ranged from fresh produce, to wood-carved jewelry and painted prints, to wine made from jalapenos! Most of the vendors selling food and drinks allowed for free samples. If in the area on a Saturday until around 2pm, I recommend checking out the Capital City Public Market. It's a great way of learning about and seeing the products grown in the area, as well as supporting local businesses. Glad we were able to check it out during our long weekend in Boise.

When the mood strikes, I spend my Saturday mornings at the Farmers' Market in Boise's vibrant downtown. It's not as big as the ones I've been to in Seattle, but it's got a lot of locally-made produce that I like to purchase on a regular basis. The intention of a farmers' market is to sell food directly by farmers to consumers. Capital City Public Market does the job. I learned that the Saturday Market has generated millions of dollars of revenue for the local economy since it opened its doors in 1994. That's awesome for our local vendors. Here are some of my favorite local businesses at the Saturday Market: - KatieBee LLC (raw natural honey; based in Meridian, ID) - City Peanut Shop (fresh-roasted peanuts, tree nuts, caramel corn, nut butters, and candies; based in Boise, ID) - County Line Brewing (local beers; taproom is located in Garden City, ID) - Boise's Best Kettle Korn (freshly cooked kettle corn; based in Star, ID) - Vegetables from local farmers I also love that there are a bunch of local wineries at the Market. To name a few: - Cold Springs Winery (Hammett, ID) - Holesinsky Winery (Buhl, ID) - Huston Vineyards (Caldwell, ID) - Koenig Vineyards (Caldwell, ID) - Potter Wines (Garden City, ID) Of course, what is a farmers' market without the pastries and drinks? Here are some of my favorites: - Leialoha's Lemonade (the original Capital City Public Market fresh-lemonade vendor since 2004) - Chimney Cakes LLC (European pastry sprinkled with cinnamon sugar) - The Creperie Mobile (sweet and savory crepes; incredibly LONG LINE for this vendor) - Dawnatellas (caramels, brittles, cookies, and seasonal baked goodies) - Zeppole Baking Company (breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads) - Murphy's Mini Donuts - C4 Creamery (handcrafted, Thai-inspired, rolled ice cream) - Q-Tea Boba (bubble tea) - Long Valley Coffee (coffee roasters based in McCall) The Farmers' Market is open every Saturday from April until December, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. I wish they would open earlier though. It gets a little busy closer to noon, so come early. And don't forget to bring your own reusable bag!

The bacon cheese sticks offered by Gaston's Bakery are like heroin. I'd swear I was on the nods for the two Saturdays in a row that I was gone on a trip to California. Today, I was back at the market to get my fix. There's a great variety of produce sellers, bakeries and food booths, along with craft sellers. I'm glad they don't call this a farmers market, because that's really only a small percentage of the sellers here. One of the great things about the market is that they close off several blocks of downtown Boise, going south from the side of the Idaho Capitol. There's plenty of room for the booths on both sides of the street and for people to walk between them.

Now that the market is open post-covid, been waiting since I moved here last year to hit this up. I specifically look for local produce and today there was only one vendor who sold vegetables - and it was limited. I don't know if this is a seasonal issue, but was definitely disappointed. Many local artists selling a wide range of items. It would be something to check out with out-of-state visitors while shopping downtown. Ended up driving the short distance to Boise Farmers Market on Shoreline. There were numerous vendors selling local produce. Will add, I may have been spoiled with Embarcadero Farmers Market in San Francisco - an excellent marketplace. *sigh*

Although this market names among the things it is "...a magnet for tourists and tourism", as tourists who plan ahead for visits, we knew nothing about Capital City Public Market until we were trying to get to our Saturday morning brunch reservations at Fork, which we did know about in advance, in downtown Boise. That's when we learned found this big market (spanning about six blocks and lining both sides of the street) and had to park near city hall given street closures around Fork. All good as we got to walk through some of the market before brunch and explore more of it after. Our favorite of all we experienced was the string trio on one corner playing Beatles' tunes. Lovely market music while we looked at local crafts and artisan products and produce and... I live in a small city that has 80,000 residents and 3.5 MILLION tourists a year. (And I'm considering a move to Boise to escape those tourists.) So I realize visitors sometimes have a different tilt on things than locals. I imagine it may be the same for Boise and how a tourist like me sees a market like this than might a local. As tourist, while this market was fun for a walk through, by 12:30 or so it was so crowded, it seemed nearly shoulder to shoulder in some spots which made it more of a chore than a pleasure to navigate. Were my husband and I locals we'd likely pop in here right at opening maybe once or twice a season to explore but we wouldn't be regulars. But we'd shop every week with the farmers and vendors at the new and more easily navigable Farmer's Market held in the parking lot at roughly 11th and Grove. http://www.yelp.com/biz/boise-farmers-market-boise Different strokes for different shoppers. Sometimes bigger with the addition of arts and crafts as here is not better for farmers markets. As a street fair event venue I'd say 5 stars. But as a weekly visit farmers market to buy locally grown / raised agriclture and animal proteins or artisan food products this market works less well for me. Still, we love Boise's downtown and enjoyed this market. We'd recommend it to other visitors to Boise . THIS N THAT: HOURS: 9:30-1:30. Roughly April into December. LOCATION: Six blocks in "T" formation. 8th Street from Bannock to Grove and Idaho St between Capital Blvd and 9th street.

So much diversity! Food, wine, cider, spices, baked goods, art, ceramics, produce, beef, handmade clothes, glassware and lots more! Everything is local and often made by the people selling the goods so you can find out all about it and see the pride they take on their craft! Right in the middle of downtown! Close to lots of restaurants if you want to eat something not sold at the market but there is food ready to eat sold as well. Best market in the area!

We had some family from out of town visiting Boise for the first time.  The Saturday Farmer's Market is a great introduction to Boise.  After Labor Day, the Saturday Boise Farmer's Market isn't too busy except for BSU game days.  We went on a BSU game day so the market was filled with people milling around.  I love people watching so it was great.  There are numerous vendors.  There's a great selection of crafts and clothes.  There are also baked goods, beverages and snacks.   All of us had a great time.  Highly recommend!

Spring/Summer in Boise are my fave, for a lot of reasons--but one of the main ones being the Saturday Market! It never gets old. It's always a treat to roam Boise's beautiful downtown, try out unique foods, meet local vendors, and buy fresh flowers/produce! You might be tempted to get a coffee on your way there, but fight the urge so you can pick one up while you roam around 8th Street--There are coffee vendors galore at the Saturday Market! Also, be sure to stop by the booth that serves up "Sambusa". They are usually on the corner of 8th and Bannock, and there is usually a long line (for good reason). Essentially a Sambusa is a fried dish with a savory filling of veggies or meat, or both. (I order the vegetarian each time I go!) This specific booth serves it with some sriracha on the side. It's full of flavor, crispy, and exactly the kind of food you want to encounter at a local market. Plus, it's only $2.50. Give it a try and thank me later!

As a native Portlandian that grew up spending weekends at Saturday Market, I am absolutely thrilled my new home offers a thriving weekend market as well!! My visit was on the 2nd weekend of opening. It was JAM PACKED!! While this was exciting to see so many locals purchasing local goods and being a welcoming community, it was more packed that I would have liked. If the market could get a permanent space of its own or spread out a bit more, the experience would have been top notch! There are tons of vendors. Tons of different things to choose from; food to clothes. Great live entertainment. And despite the crowdedness, it's exciting being a part of downtown. I definitely plan to go back, maybe this time leave the kids at home and I'll be able to enjoy it more.

I love farmers markets and have been to many in the western states. I mostly enjoy being able to purchase vegetables and fruits from farmers. Boise's Farmers Market has been a bit disappointing in this area. Where are the farmers?!? Where are my fruits and vegetables?!? I could count on one hand the vendors that actually sell things they grow! However, this market does have many hot food vendors, crafts, and art to shop from. We always grab a bit to eat while strolling around. But this does not fill the void of farmers selling their produce for me.

As you drive down towards the market, you can smell the sweet treats luring my little kiddos. The Boise's Capital City Saturday market has become one of my favorite things to do in the summer. It is now pretty crowded anymore, but the atmosphere is still friendly and wonderful. The local farmers and merchants bring their goods to sell. Not only fresh produce, but you can find some unique stuff local artists handcraft. There are several musicians entertaining pedestrians at the market. I enjoy them and think they add so much to the whole experience. The market has gotten pretty big and spreads Main Street all the way to the State street on 8th. If you haven't been there, it's a must!

Awesome place for fresh, local produce, meats and odds & ends. Get there early to avoid the crowds. Be sure to check out their service that holds on to your purchases for you so you can pick them up later.

Awesome way to see what Boise had to offer for our first day there. Lots of food vendors, local businesses and entertainment with a great energy.

It seems like this has gone a little down hill in the past couple years. It could be cause of all the new construction and what not going on downtown I am not sure. It's alot more spread out then what it use to be and a little less organized then what it use to be.. they still have the mini donuts which is amazing of course without them the place would be a 2 star..lol

Boise actually has two of these Saturday outdoor markets, and this one runs right up to the capitol building. It's the hip thing to do on Saturday for Boise urbanites. The vendor management of this market is actually complex - I'm told that great pain is undergone to ensure that this little or no redundancy in booths, so it is worth going end to end in this market, since you will see a great variety of food, goods, and services for sale.

Every Saturday half a dozen blocks are devoted to local farmers and vendors. The produce is amazing, the meat and eggs are fresh and delicious. There are local wineries, artists etc. Grab some dumplings from Momo and enjoy a Saturday morning at the market!!

Love the Saturday Market! It's a must-go if you're in Boise in the summer. The new layout is great, I love that it's more stream-lined. I did like it better when it ran into the Grove, though. The street is a little crowded, but not terrible or unmanageable. The variety of vendor booths is great; there's produce, artwork, handmade goods, food trucks, etc! It's a great way to get immersed into Boise!

This Farmers Market was a lot bigger than i thought it would be. It looked like they close down the street to have it. I sort of thought there would be more produce and hot food carts, but its seems like its more craft and other stuff. It felt more like Portland's Saturday Market and not a Farmers market. A lot of people were there and it is worth checking out.