Fresh, seasonal food and artisan goods, often sold directly by the grower, maker, or company owner, and almost always displayed in a space that's far more appealing than your average grocery store; it's no wonder farmers' markets are booming in popularity across the US. They're the ideal places to pick up essentials, pass a pleasant morning, or stock up for a dinner party, all while supporting local businesses and communities. Here, we take a look at the best farmers' market in every US state.
Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.
Named Alabama's Best Farmers Market in the 2022 America’s Farmers Market Celebration Awards, Tuscaloosa Farmers Market hosts more than 60 local vendors selling grass-fed meats, baked goods, and colorful fruits and vegetables. This dog-friendly riverside market is open every Saturday year-round, and offers something for everyone.
Not only is Tanana Valley Farmers Market the oldest established farmers' market in Alaska, it’s also the only one in its own permanent building. It's open between May and September on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with visitors coming back week after week to stock up on the likes of wildflower honey and wild berry jams, and catch up with a few familiar faces.
Close to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, this popular farmers market is open every Saturday between October and June. Here, more than 100 local vendors sell seasonal specialties like cider, and everyday essentials like free-range eggs, cheese, and fish. Visitors love the variety of organic and pesticide-free produce, as well as the market's international offerings, from traditional English scones to sizzling Thai skewers.
There are some 112 farmers' markets in Arkansas, but Fayetteville’s is a firm favorite. This award-winning farmers' market is located on Fayetteville Square, and operates year-round on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Vendors come from within a 60-mile radius of the city to sell produce grown in the Ozark Mountains. Fill your bags with mushrooms, eggs, cheese, jams, and jellies – and whatever else tempts you.
Running since 1993, California's Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is frequented by San Francisco's top chefs and farmers. You'll find it along the Embarcadero and on the rear plaza overlooking the Bay, and it's open year-round on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. More than 100 vendors – cutting-edge sustainable growers, makers, and chefs – sell high-quality and diverse fresh produce. While the weekday markets are slightly smaller, they make an ideal lunchtime pitstop.
Located near the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder Farmers Market is held on Saturdays between April and November, and on Wednesdays between May and October. Visitors love the gourmet goodies, fresh fruit and vegetables, and dairy products, plus there’s a food court with live music. Out with the family? There are often free activities for kids on Saturdays.
Stonington Village Farmers’ Market is open year-round; from Memorial Weekend until mid-October, it’s held outside in the Velvet Mill parking lot, but in winter it moves inside. Whatever your heart (or stomach) desires, chances are this wholesome farmers' market sells it. Plus, thanks to its greenhouses, you’ll find fresh fruit and vegetables even in the depths of winter.
Voted ‘Best in Delaware’ by Delaware Today magazine, you need to see New Castle Farmers Market to believe it. Running since 1954, this much-loved hub is renowned for its Pennsylvania Dutch foods, selling the likes of fudge, fish, baked goods, hot food, and much more. Held every Thursday through Sunday, it’s also famed for its flea market, which is just as popular.
Inspired by the public markets of Europe, this farmers' market was established in 1995. West Palm Beach GreenMarket was the first weekly public farmers' market in Palm Beach County, and it's been voted the best in the whole country for the past three years by USA Today. Located alongside the Intracoastal Waterway, it takes place every Saturday between October and April. More than 100 vendors sell a variety of tempting treats like arepas, lobster rolls, specialty coffee... the list goes on! The market also runs fun, quirky events, like pet costume contests.
This farmers' market truly has it all. Your Dekalb Farmers Market opened in 1977, and the original owner still oversees operations today. The sprawling market offers exotic fruits, freshly made baked goods, and more than 400 types of local and international cheeses, from countries as diverse as Switzerland and Uruguay. Plus, there's plenty of soy-based dairy alternatives and veggie options, so everyone’s catered for.
The award-winning Hilo Farmers Market is open daily, with a larger market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Started in 1988, today this farmers' market hosts over 200 vendors selling fresh island fruits, fish, local tropical flowers, and handmade craft items. It goes without saying that this Big Island staple is the perfect place to spend a leisurely morning.
Popular with locals and visitors alike, Kootenai County Farmers' Markets are set across two locations. Open from May until October, the Saturday market is held in Hayden, while the Wednesday market (which runs from May until September) takes place just 15 minutes away in Coeur d’Alene. More than 100 vendors sell vinegars, baked and cooked foods, and seasonal produce, as well as local meats, cheeses, and jams. It’s worth getting here early before the eager crowds descend.
With tubs of juicy apples, boxes of chunky carrots, and row upon row of fresh pastries, Green City Market Lincoln Park is a real gem in Chicago. Set in leafy surroundings, the market also promotes the city’s farm-to-table culture, with many local chefs and restaurants stocking up on supplies here. You can saunter along the stalls on Wednesdays and Saturdays between April and November.
Chesterton’s European Market is held in historic downtown Chesterton, next to Thomas Centennial Park. Here, more than 80 vendors from Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois sell artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, fresh farm produce, and more. Held every Saturday between May and October, the market also has live music.
Set in the Historic Court District, a couple of blocks from the Des Moines River, the Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market is a wildly popular market that takes place every Saturday between May and October – and you’ll immediately see why customers return week after week. With more than 200 vendors selling everything from fresh produce to tempting sweet treats, shopping here is hard work; quench your thirst with a glass of boba tea, and you'll be all set for some serious stall wandering.
This partly covered market, with more than 70 stalls piled high with fresh, locally grown produce and artisan goods, is a joy to explore. It’s so good, in fact, that it was named the best farmers’ market in the country in 2022 by American Farmland Trust. People flock to Downtown Overland Park each Wednesday and Saturday to browse preserves, loaves, wine, and more. It closes over winter, aside from holiday specials.
Set in the parking lot of Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, this farmers' market is packed with stalls selling punnets of peaches, trayloads of fresh pasta, and plenty of fresh meats – plus dog treats (handy if four-legged friends are in tow). And that's just the local stuff; there are also lots of international flavors to dig into, including Laotian and Middle Eastern cuisines. The market takes place every Saturday between April and December.
Whatever you find at this farmers' market in West Monroe, you know it's going to be good. Okra, watermelon, and local cornbread are the staples, but you might also come across goat’s cheese, buckets of peaches, and homemade jellies too. There’s also a community garden where master gardeners give out advice (and, helpfully, a shelling service for the likes of peas and pecans).
Spend a morning or afternoon at Beth’s Farm Market for all your grocery, dinner party, or sweet treat needs – it’s open every day from mid-April until December. As well as seasonal produce like spinach, blueberries, and sweetcorn, you can find things like buttermilk biscuits, oysters, and jerk chicken dinners for sale. Between September and October there's usually a corn maze too, so it’s fun for all the family.
Housed in a covered building, Dutch Country Farmer’s Market takes place year-round Thursday through Sunday, and stocks a huge range of fresh produce and cooked goods. You could easily get your grocery shopping here, as well as a couple of tasty treats along the way (soft pretzel or chicken wings, anyone?).
Salem Farmers' Market dates all the way back to 1634, and has been a firm favorite with locals for centuries. Located on Derby Square, the market takes place every Thursday between June and October. Grab your meats, fruit, and vegetables here, as well as pasta, award-winning dumplings, seafood, and cider – plus so much more.
Recognized as one of the Great Places in America by the American Planning Association, Flint Farmers' Market takes place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday year-round. With more than 100 vendors, the wide variety is what makes this farmers' market truly stand out; take your pick from the likes of gourmet popcorn, Lebanese cuisine, decadent wines, and smokehouse meats.
Voted one of the 10 best farmers' markets in the nation by USA Today, Mill City Farmers Market is located beside the Guthrie Theater on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. While this Saturday market takes place outdoors between May and October, the action continues indoors between November and April. Shop for artisan bread, hazelnuts, organic fruits and vegetables, and plenty more. The market also hosts free cooking and yoga classes.
Named one of the best farmers' markets to visit in the South by Southern Living Magazine, you’ll find Hernando Farmers Market in the city's historic Town Square. Open every Saturday between May and October, there’s plenty of fresh local produce on offer here, but the food is only half the fun. This charming market also hosts free live music, fitness classes, and special events too.
Ranked the country's best farmers' market in 2021 by the American Farmland Trust, there’s simply no missing Columbia Farmers Market. The producer-only market opened in 1980, and sees up to 6,000 weekly visitors shopping for the likes of meats, vegan options, honey ice cream, local mushrooms, and pasta. It’s open every Saturday year-round.
You’ll find a variety of local and international flavors at Missoula Farmers' Market. There are melons by the truckload, Japanese-inspired mochi donuts, and the freshest of fresh produce to choose from. Seasonal fruits and vegetables include huckleberries, squash, pumpkins, and apples – and you can also pick up prepared foods like jams and dried teas. The market opens on Saturdays and Tuesdays between May and October.
With helpful vendors, tons of produce, and a welcoming atmosphere, visiting Omaha Farmers Market is a great way to experience the city’s local community and culture. It’s spread across two sites: the Old Market on Saturdays, and Aksarben Village on Sundays. The pet-friendly market has grown in size over the decades, and you’ll find plenty of artisan products, delicious meats, and generously sized vegetables here.
Olive oil, organic fruit and vegetables, French crêpes, beef jerky, Alaskan seafood… you’ll want to arrive early at Carson Farmers Market for the best picks. Located at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park, this bustling market is held every Saturday between June and September.
This ever-so-slightly upmarket farmers' market takes place on Tuesdays between June and October at Murphy’s Taproom and Carriage House. Established in 2002, Bedford Farmers' Market is beloved for good reason; shoppers can buy small and local, with the likes of fresh produce, prepared foods, wine, honey, and bread available.
Collingswood Farmers' Market was established in 2000, with the aim of supporting farmers and improving the local community’s relationship with the food they eat. Head down on a Saturday between May and Thanksgiving for organic berries, grass-fed meats, and seasonal vegetables, all from New Jersey and Pennsylvania vendors. It's located underneath the Patco High Speedline, and there are also a few cafés where you can kick back with a coffee or an empanada.
Consistently rated one of the best farmers' markets in the US, Santa Fe Farmers' Market operates on Saturdays year-round and on Tuesdays between May and November. With around 130 local farmers and producers from 15 northern New Mexico counties selling an abundance of produce, it’s well worth a visit.
Jam-packed with all goodies and essentials imaginable, member-run cooperative Ithaca Farmers Market is held on Saturdays between April and December, adding Sundays between May and November. It also has a couple of other spots in the city, with agricultural, food, and artisan vendors all from within a 30-mile radius of Ithaca. Looking for a farmers' market on a colossal scale? Head to the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket in New York City.
Whether you come to Carrboro Farmers' Market for the donuts or the pasture-raised meats, your visit will be topped off with live music. With its cozy, small-town feel, the long-running market is open year-round on Saturdays, and seasonally on Wednesdays. There's also a special Thanksgiving market in November.
Red River Market opened in 2015, with the goal of boosting Fargo residents' access to locally grown food in a public space. Held in Broadway Square every Saturday between July and October, this much-loved market now welcomes 8,000 visitors per week. It’s the largest farmers' market in North Dakota, with more than 90 local farmers and makers selling their wares. Plus, there’s a roster of regular events, from cooking demos to children's activities.
Affordable, easy to navigate, and regularly ranked the best farmers' market in Ohio; what more could you ask for? Athens Farmers Market has been running since 1972, and it's open on Saturdays year-round (plus Wednesdays, from April to November). Take your pick from local bison sausages, zesty salsa, punnets of fresh berries, and plenty more.
Set on the first floor of the historic Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market building, this award-winning shopping experience has been running since 1928. It’s open year-round on Saturdays, with local farmers, ranchers, and grocers selling both everyday essentials and rarer items. Take time to soak up the atmospheric surroundings – there's a lively buzz, delicious aromas, and old-timey architecture to enjoy.
Spread across two locations, Rogue Valley Growers Market has a fun atmosphere, friendly vendors, and drool-inducing scents. This outdoor market runs between March and November on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Saturday markets starting up in May. Here, you can pick up a bottle of local wine, some fresh berries, hand-wrapped chocolates, and more.
Did you know that Lancaster Central Market is the country’s oldest continuously operating farmers' market? It was established in 1730, and today more than 60 vendors set up their stalls in this historic building. There's Puerto Rican comida criolla, spicy falafel, and Scandinavian food, alongside the everyday essentials and groceries. This historic market is open year-round on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Get your weekend off to the best start with a morning at Hope Street Farmers Market. Located near Swan Point Cemetery and the Seekonk River, it runs every Saturday between May and October. Wandering between the market stalls, which sell a range of local and community-grown produce from pasture-raised meats to seafood and specialty products, is a standard weekend activity in Providence.
Set within a six-generation family farm, King’s Farm Market, open daily, is just 10 minutes from Edisto Beach – making it a great spot to stock up on picnic supplies (like cakes, pies, and jarred goods) or, come winter, heartier fare like chicken pot pies. You’ll find seasonal produce whatever time of year you visit, from cabbages and collards to broccoli and blueberries (and you can also pick your own strawberries here from May to August).
Open on Saturdays and Wednesdays year-round, Black Hills Farmers Market can be found at Market Park. Here, you can speak with master gardeners, visit a pop-up library, and buy the best meats, microgreens, canned goods, and baked goods Rapid City has to offer, as the melodies of live country music fill the air. The market also hosts some fun free events, like the annual Great Zucchini Race (pictured).
Nashville Farmers' Market is as cool as it is huge: located on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, it spans two covered open-air sheds, a garden center, a culinary incubation center, and plenty of fantastic restaurants and shops. After you've worked your way through the market's 150-odd stalls, why not reward yourself with a freshly squeezed lemonade?
Running since 1883, San Antonio’s Pearl Farmers Market is something of an institution. Sundays are dedicated to local artisans selling culinary-inspired home goods, while Saturdays are focused on local farmers and ranchers. All the vendors are from within a 150-mile radius of San Antonio, so you can savor the very best South Texan flavors here; buy gelato from the first (and only) water buffalo dairy and creamery in Texas, sample some nutritious microgreens, and taste some delicious tamales.
Held every Saturday at Pioneer Park (June-October), or at The Gateway (November-April), Downtown Farmers Market is your one-stop shop for grass-fed meats, local sauces, baked goods, and so much more besides – whatever you want, it's got you covered. There’s also a kids' playground and a dog treat vendor. What more could you want?
The bustling atmosphere at Burlington Farmers Market adds to its charm; it’s just as popular with the locals as it is with tourists. Taking place every Saturday between May and October, this dog-friendly farmers' market stocks a variety of fresh, local produce to suit all budgets. Make sure you arrive early to grab the good stuff!
Claiming to be the oldest farmers' market in the country that’s been 'held continuously at the same site', Alexandria’s Old Town Farmers’ Market has been running since 1753 – and even George Washington sent his produce to be sold here. Located in front of the historic City Hall, this beloved market takes place every Saturday year-round. A nice touch is that people can volunteer to deliver fresh, local food from the market to low-income areas by bicycle (then you'll definitely earn that breakfast sandwich).
Founded in 1907, Pike Place Market is one of the oldest, and most famous, markets in the USA. Open all year round, it's also seen as one of the best, and has won various awards and accolades to boot. Overlooking Elliott Bay on the Puget Sound, it’s not hard to see why the waterfront market is dubbed ‘the soul of Seattle’. You could easily spend a few hours exploring this sprawling site, checking out the best small, independent businesses, restaurants, and shops.
The award-winning Putnam Farmers Market sees vendors from within a 50-mile radius of West Virginia selling a variety of bountiful local produce, and is held every Saturday between May and October in the field next to Exxon on Route 34. It’s hugely popular with the locals, who delight in finding something different each week. No wonder it’s been named America’s Favorite Farmers Market two years in a row by the American Farmland Trust.
Dane County Farmers' Market is the largest farmers' market in the US, so you’ll want to arrive hungry. The market was launched in 1972, and today it sees a whopping 275-odd vendors setting up stall at its Wednesday and Saturday markets between mid-April and November (plus, there are special indoor winter markets too). Find the season’s best fruit and vegetables, then treat yourself to spicy cheese bread, bottled sauces, and tempting pastries.
Held every Saturday between July and September (there's a special winter market, too), Jackson Hole Farmers Market takes place on Jackson Town Square, with Grand Teton National Park serving as a stunning backdrop. Here you’ll find brilliant butcher cuts, delicious candies, and live music, so you can bop while you shop. Plus, vendors donate 5% of their daily earnings to a selected non-profit in the Jackson community.
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