Attend the 2026 CSA Share Fairs in the Portland Metro

2026 CSA Share Fairs: This farm has been part of a CSA for over 25 years.

If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you know about my love of the CSA—Community Supported Agriculture—structure. And I enjoy telling you about the CSA Share Fairs that happen each year, produced by the Pacific Northwest Community Supported Agriculture (PNWCSA) Coalition. The 2026 CSA share fairs—one in Multnomah County and one in Washington County—are opportunities to get familiar with how a CSA works, a chance discover local CSAs, and sign up for one, too.

And as I was thinking about writing this piece I realized that it’s been 30 years since I was a member in my first CSA. Full Belly Farm is still going strong with their CSA, too. And while they are located in California’s Capay Valley, there are many great CSAs right here in the Portland metro area—over 100 in our region.

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming 2026 CSA Share Fairs.

First, What Is a CSA?

In case you are unfamiliar with how a CSA works, here’s how PNWCSA Coalition describes it:

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects individuals and local farms in a mutually
supportive relationship. In a CSA, people become members of a farm in exchange for shares of the seasonal harvest. This relationship transcends the usual commercial transaction by having farmers and members share the risks and benefits inherent to agriculture. CSA provides consumers with a deep connection to their food and the people who grow it.

Additionally, if you use SNAP to purchase food, you can get 50% off of a produce CSA share, which is a fantastic deal. Definitely ask about that at the share fairs.

2026 CSA Share Fairs: West Side

The smaller of the two CSA fairs, this one in Washington County is on Saturday, February 28, from 10am to 2pm. It takes place at the Helvetia Farm Market. My understanding is that small means small—they are expecting a half dozen or so farms to participate.

That said, with fewer farms you have a prime opportunity to engage in more involved and focused conversations with the farmers who will be there. And you’ll be able to find the farm that’s right for you via PNWCSA’s on-site team of matchmakers to help you sign up for a CSA—they’ll help you find one that meets your schedule, budget, and eating needs.

Additionally, Comida KIN, a “farm to fork PNW Mexican food truck,” will be there with lunch options for purchase. They support regenerative farming practices, and use fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in their food.

And while this is a free event, RSVP’ing helps the organizers get a handle on how many attendees to expect. If you feel so inclined, RSVP here.

2026 CSA Share Fairs: Portland

This is the larger of the two 2026 CSA Share Fairs, and by larger you will see that it is quite a bit more expansive. It takes place on Sunday, March 15 from 11am to 2pm at the Redd on Salmon in Portland.

The organizers are looking forward to 40+ regional farms and ranches having a presence in the event space. These farms offer a variety of products: vegetables and fruit, meat, eggs, dairy, fish, flowers, and more. Thousands of people attend this event—and you could be one of them. You can take your time wandering through the space, chat with farmers, and work with the PNWCSA matchmaking team to find yourself a farm that satisfies exactly what you’re looking for in a CSA.

Additionally, there are going to be kids events, a silent auction, and a cookbook swap.

You can RSVP for this free event here.

Supporting the People Behind the Food

Bet of all, joining a CSA gives you a chance to get to know the people who grow your food. Those that put their blood, sweat, and tears into farming and raising what you eat. And because you can pay for a share ahead of time, this becomes your investment in the farm, providing guaranteed and stable economic support for their hard work. Plus, your share is edible.

“Community supported agriculture plays a vital role in building strong, resilient local food
systems,” said Holly Hutchison, Executive Director of PNWCSA. “Even when federal SNAP
funds were reduced, our farmers continued to feed CSA members, demonstrating the strength of local food systems.”

She continued, “Joining a CSA builds a direct relationship with the person growing your food and offers confidence in its quality and origins. More than a grocery choice, a CSA share is an investment in resilient food systems, healthy families, and thriving local economies.”

CSAs Are Strength

PNW CSA wrote, “In a time when food insecurity is on the rise and industrial food systems continue to dominate, families can join a CSA to make a renewed commitment to eating more veggies, while strengthening their community, supporting small farms with sustainable agricultural practices and building local food resilience.”

Investing in local food systems is good sense and becoming a CSA member is an easy way to do that.

I hope you can make it to either (or both) of the 2026 CSA Share Fairs. It’s a great way to spend some time and learn new things!

2026 CSA Share Fairs: West Side Share Fair
Saturday, February 28, 2026
10am to 2pm
Helvetia Farm Market
23137 NW West Union Rd, Hillsboro

2026 CSA Share Fairs: Portland Share Fair
Sunday, March 15, 2026
11am to 2pm
Redd on Salmon
831 SE Salmon Street, Portland

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