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Farmers Markets

Community-based farmers markets can introduce shoppers to an array of foods they may otherwise never experience. Farmers markets are great places to find fresh, locally grown foods, and many market customers are happy to know they’re benefiting both the environment and local businesses with every dime they spend.

Farmers markets can range from the very large to the relatively small, and first-time visitors may not know where to begin. The following are a handful of ways to maximize your visit to farmers markets of all sizes:

  • Take time to explore. Farmers markets tend to have many of the same fruits and vegetables you can find at the local chain grocery store, but farmers markets also are known for offering more that what you may find in the produce isle. Take time to explore the market and you may just find foods you typically only find at your favorite restaurant. Exploring also may introduce you to new foods you may otherwise never have tried.
  • Consider the timing of your visit. The popularity of farmers markets has increased dramatically as more and more people embrace the concept of buying locally grown foods. While that’s great news for the planet and local farmers, shoppers should keep that in mind when planning their visits. If you love trying new foods, arrive early to the farmers market before the more unique offerings have been snapped up. Foods that have small yet devoted followings may not be available in abundance, and you may end up leaving empty-handed if you arrive late. If it’s a bargain you want, then visit later in the day when farmers with substantial remaining inventory may be more inclined to lower their prices.
  • Speak with the sellers. First-time farmers market shoppers may feel like they’re lost in the woods while everyone else seems to know exactly what they want and where to get it. If you find the farmers market somewhat intimidating, speak with the sellers. Shopping at the local farmers market tends to be more intimating that shopping at the chain grocery store, and many sellers would be happy to offer you some tips and make some suggestions based on the meals you like.

Farmers markets are great places to support local businesses and find fresh foods.

Minnesota

Chatfield Farmers Market

Business
Chatfield Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Chatfield, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May through October
Thursdays 3-6pm
City Park

La Crescent Farmers Market

Business
La Crescent Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, La Crescent, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

Mid-May through mid-October
Tuesdays 4-7pm
595 Veterans Parkway

Lake City Market by the Lake

Business
Lake City Market by the Lake
Category
2023-2024, Lake City, Minnesota
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

June 15 to August 31
Thursdays 4:30-8pm
Ohuta Park

Lanesboro Farmers Market

Business
Lanesboro Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Lanesboro, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May through October
Saturdays 9am-12pm
Sylvan Park

LeRoy Farmers Market

Business
LeRoy Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, LeRoy, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

June 8 through October 12
Thursdays 4-6pm
Hwy 56 - Downtown LeRoy

Plainview Farmers Market

Business
Plainview Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Minnesota, Plainview
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May through September
Wednesdays 4-7pm
215 1st St. SW

Preston Pop-up/Farmers Market

Business
Preston Pop-up/Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Minnesota, Preston, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May 20 10am-3pm
August 12 & September 13 10am-3pm
North side of Courthouse

Red Wing Farmers Market

Business
Red Wing Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Minnesota, Red Wing
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

Summer - Saturdays 8am-1pm
Levee Rd. by train depot

May through October
Monday-Friday 8am-close
near City Hall, W. 4th St.

Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers Market

Business
Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Minnesota, Rushford, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

Mid-May to mid-October
Tuesdays 4-6:30pm
Well House Ministry front lawn - 102 N. Mill St.

Simple Living Farmer’s Market – Mabel

Business
Simple Living Farmer’s Market – Mabel
Category
2023-2024, Attractions, Mabel, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May through October
Saturdays 8:30-11:30am
Hwy 44

Simple Living Farmers Market – Spring Grove

Business
Simple Living Farmers Market – Spring Grove
Category
2023-2024, Minnesota, Shopping, Spring Grove
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May through October
Wednesdays 4-7pm
Maple Drive near Viking Park

The Crooked Quarter Farmers Market

Business
The Crooked Quarter Farmers Market
Street
124 E. Main St.
City
Caledonia
State
MN
Website
thecrookedquarter.com/farmers-market
Category
Caledonia, Minnesota
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May 20 - October 28 (weather permitting).
Saturdays 9am-1pm.
Behind the bakery at 124 E. Main St.

Wabasha Farmers Market

Business
Wabasha Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Minnesota, Shopping, Wabasha
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

Mid-May through October
Wednesdays 2-5pm
2nd St. across from library

Winona Farmers Market

Business
Winona Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Minnesota, Shopping, Winona
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

Summer Market: May through October
Saturdays 7:30am-12pm
Winona Levee Park, 2nd St. and Main

Winter Market: November through April
1st and 3rd Saturdays
East End Rec Center, 210 Zumbro Street.

Iowa

Charles City Farmers Market

Business
Charles City Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Charles City, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May through October
Saturdays 9am-12pm
Wednesdays 3:30-6pm
Adjacent to Central Park

Elkader Farmers Market

Business
Elkader Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Elkader, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May through October
Saturdays 9am-12pm
24687 Hwy 13 at Fast Track

Marquette Farmers Market

Business
Marquette Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Iowa, Marquette-McGregor, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May to October
Fridays 4-7pm
Driftless Area Wetlands Centre - 509 US 18

Riceville Farmers Market

Business
Riceville Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Iowa, Riceville, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May 27 to August 26
Saturdays 9-11am
203 Main St. & Hwy 9

Waukon Farmers Market

Business
Waukon Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Iowa, Shopping, Waukon
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

June-October
Mondays 3:30-6pm
WW Homestead Dairy Parking Lot

Wisconsin

La Crosse Farmers Markets

Business
La Crosse Farmers Markets
Category
2023-2024, La Crosse, Shopping, Wisconsin
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

Various days, times & venues.
Visit explorelacrosse.com/

Platteville Farmers Market

Business
Platteville Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Platteville, Wisconsin
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

Summer Market: May-October
Satudays 8am-12pm
Platteville City Park

Winter Market: November-April
1st and 3rd Saturdays 9am-12pm
Roundtree Gallery

Prairie du Chien Farmers Market

Business
Prairie du Chien Farmers Market
Category
2023-2024, Prairie du Chien, Shopping, Wisconsin
Tags
Farmers Market
Description

May-October
Thursdays 4-7pm
Parking lot next to Sports World, W. Blackhawk Ave.

Saturdays & Sundays 6:30am-5pm
Across from Travel Wisconsin Travel Center, South Main

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