A Palouse Saturday: Two Farmers Markets and a Butte

Spend a September Saturday on the Palouse with two farmers markets and one big view. The Moscow Farmers Market fills downtown Moscow from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pullman's Market on Main runs the same hours behind the Audian Theatre, and Steptoe Butte State Park is a 45 minute drive north for an afternoon at 3,612 feet looking out over the whole region. Both markets are free to walk; the butte needs a Discover Pass.

This week's theme is Saturday on the Palouse. Details below were checked against official sources on the dates listed. Hours, fees, and access can change, so confirm before you go.

Moscow Farmers Market

Moscow's Saturday market, now in its 50th season, with produce, prepared food, crafts, and live entertainment along Main Street and in Friendship Square in downtown Moscow, Idaho. The 2026 season opened May 2 and runs through October 31.

• Access or hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 2 through October 31, 2026, downtown Moscow on Main Street and Friendship Square
• Fees: Free to attend
• Verified as of April 30, 2026
• Official information

Pullman Market on Main

Pullman's Saturday market, organized by the Downtown Pullman Association and presented by Washington Trust Bank, with local growers and makers in the parking lot behind the Audian Theatre at 315 East Main Street. It runs weekly through October.

• Access or hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October 2026, parking lot behind the Audian Theatre, 315 E Main St, downtown Pullman
• Fees: Free to attend
• Verified as of July 18, 2026
• Official information

Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site

A 3,612 foot quartzite butte rising out of the rolling fields north of Colfax, with a paved road that spirals to a summit view across the Palouse. About 45 minutes from Pullman by car, and best in the late afternoon when the light rakes across the hills.

• Access or hours: 8 a.m. to dusk, year round. The road is not maintained in winter; check the park page for current access alerts before driving out.
• Fees: Discover Pass required: $10 for one day or $45 annual
• Verified as of September 12, 2026
• Official information

Before you go

Check the official links above for the current day's hours, closures, and seasonal limits. Weather on the Palouse changes quickly, so plan for wind and temperature swings.

Next step

New to the area and planning weekends? Start with the relocation resource.

About the author

Jordan Vorderbrueggen writes about buying and selling homes in Pullman, Moscow, and across the Palouse with Woodbridge Real Estate. Hard to Spell, Tough to Beat.