Locavore to Open Discovery West Marketplace
The nonprofit's second marketplace opens in Bend on November 19, 2026, its first expansion in 17 years.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Central Oregon Locavore will open its Discovery West marketplace in Bend on November 19, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. The nonprofit's Close the Gap campaign has raised $65,000 toward a $100,000 goal to complete the buildout and reduce borrowed funds.
Why it matters
The opening adds a second Locavore marketplace in Bend, making it easier for residents to buy local food every day. Locavore says roughly 65 cents of every dollar spent with it goes directly to local producers, and about 98 cents stays in the regional economy.
The Close the Gap campaign has raised $65,000 of its $100,000 goal, and an anonymous foundation's $20,000 match requires $8,000 more in donations to unlock. Locavore reports about 65 cents of each dollar goes to its roughly 200 regional producers, though the source does not say whether the goal will be met before the opening.
The players
Central Oregon Locavore
A nonprofit marketplace founded to connect Central Oregon residents with local food producers and keep spending in the regional economy.
The details
Shoppers can preorder locally raised turkeys, Thanksgiving meal kits, and holiday baked goods for pickup at the store. The marketplace will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the first 100 shoppers will receive opening-day special prizes.
Timeline
November 19, 2026: Discovery West grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m.
Beginning November 19, 2026: Marketplace opens daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Market Landscape
Discovery West is Locavore's first marketplace expansion in 17 years, following its original Bend location as a model for regional food distribution. The move extends a cooperative-style retail approach in which roughly 200 regional producers sell through a shared nonprofit storefront.
Bend shoppers can preorder locally raised turkeys, meal kits, and holiday baked goods for pickup ahead of Thanksgiving. Residents can also contribute through tax-deductible donations that help complete the marketplace buildout.
The takeaway
Choosing local producers keeps roughly 98 cents of each dollar in the regional economy, according to Locavore. Preordering holiday staples can help shoppers plan ahead for Thanksgiving.
What happens next
The Discovery West marketplace opens November 19, 2026, and the Close the Gap campaign continues toward its $100,000 goal.
Further reading
For other retail debuts and shutdowns in the area, see Openings & Closings.
More information
Contribute to the Discovery West expansion donation campaign on the Central Oregon Locavore website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyCentralOregon.
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