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There are many markets that take place year round. But with spring finally here, so are outdoor markets. Below is a comprehensive guide to local farmers’ markets that feature everything from produce, flowers, and food trucks, to demos and kids’ activities.
Get out and support local!
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Boone County Farmers Market open daily
There is no better place to buy fresh, high-quality produce than directly from the farmer who just picked it. Also featuring flowers and other items.
Summer hours: May 5 through September 5
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Findlay Market Farmers Market Saturdays (8am–2pm) and Sundays (10am–2pm)
In season, the freshest fruit, vegetables, and flowers in the city are available at Findlay’s farmers market. Also featuring local jams, jellies, honey, baked goods, soaps, and crafts.
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Marketplace – Gabriel’s Place (Avondale) open Tuesday (4–6pm), Thursday (11am–2pm), and Saturday (10am–2pm)
In addition to a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables available for sale, tours of the facility, live entertainment, and free samples of fresh produce are available.
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Newtown Farm Market open daily
Plants, baked goods, homegrown fruits and vegetables, Old Tyme Frozen Custard, deli items, groceries, beer and wine, greenhouse items, handcrafted Amish furniture, and more!
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Tuesdays
Liberty Center’s Farmers Market on the Square 3–7pm
Fresh veggies, fruit, flowers, and other treats from local growers in Ohio; live music, demonstrations, activities for the kids, and more!
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Loveland Farmers’ Market 3–7pm
The market promotes buying locally, healthy eating, education for adults and children, and feature weekly entertainment for all and activities for kids in the Kids’ Patch.
Opening day: May 1
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Milford Farmers Market (Mt. Carmel) 2–5:30pm
Operated by the Ohio Valley Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association since 1980!
July through October
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Sayler Park Farmer’s Market 4–7pm
May 1 through October 2, weather permitting
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Strauss Troy Market (Fountain Square) 11am–2pm
Local vendors offer everything from fresh produce and lunch food to sweet treats and handmade items.
April through October
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Wyoming Ave. Farmers’ Market 4–7pm
Offering local, consumable products to our neighbors. Fresh produce is organically or sustainably grown within 90 miles and cottage-produced within 25.
Opening day: May 15
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Wednesdays
Blue Ash Farmers Market at Summit Park 3:30–7pm
Sustainably grown foods and goods for sale from local vendors. Entertainment varies from week to week, with music, happy hours, guest vendors, food trucks, free demos, and classes.
Opening day: May 16
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Fort Thomas Farmers Market 3–7pm
FTFM is now located at Living Hope Baptist Church.
Opening day: June 6
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Mariemont Farmer’s Market 3–7pm
A fine selection of vendors offering a wide range of produce and kitchen items.
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Milford Farmers Market 2–5pm
Operated by the Ohio Valley Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association since 1980!
June through October
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Northside Farmers’ Market 4–7pm
25–30 vendors selling everything from produce, fruit, bread, cheese, pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, gluten free baked goods, spices, chocolates, coffees, and much more.
May 9 through October
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Village Green Farmer’s Market 4–7pm (Fairfield)
All of our producers are required to grow, bake, or make their products—some harvested, grown, or made on the day of the market. 85% of the products produced in Butler County.
May 30 through October 17
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Thursdays
The Dixie Farmers Market 2–6pm (Erlanger)
Eat fresh. Buy local. Featuring local produce, baked goods, eggs, honey, jams, and more!
April 26–October 25
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Historic Downtown Harrison Farmers Market 4–7pm
A seasonal open air market featuring local farmers, growers, and cottage producers.
June through October
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Lebanon Ohio Farmer’s Market 3–7pm
A place where local farmers, bakers, canners, and other agribusinesses can bring their wares for sale and allowing customers the opportunity to purchase locally made foods.
May 17 through October 18
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Madeira Farmers’ Market 3:30–7pm
Community oriented, weekly event that supports our economy by connecting consumers to producers of fresh, high quality, local food.
Opening day: May 3
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Fridays
Alexandria Farmers Market 3–6pm
This is all homegrown produce—fruits and vegetables—and supports your local farmers. Now located in the parking lot of the Southern Bowling Lanes.
May through October
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Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market 3:30–6:30pm
Where people who are serious about Eating Well and Living Well make their purchases. Locally and sustainably grown foods, crafts from local artisans, and family fun!
Opening day: May 4 (through October)
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Saturdays
Anderson Farmers’ Market 9am–12pm
Support Ohio family farmers who gather each Saturday at Anderson Center Station to offer you fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, right from the fields!
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Covington Farmers’ Market 9am–1pm
Produce, meats, flowers, coffee, bagels, honey, books and more near the riverfront!
Opening day: May 5
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DCCH Farmers Market of Fort Mitchell 10am–2pm
Fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, jams, handcrafted soaps, perennials, handcrafted items, and much more.
Opening day: May 5 (through October)
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Deerfield Farmers’ Market 9am–12pm
In 2018 the market is back at Kingswood Park with 15+ vendors! Featuring music, kids activities, and special events; serving as a gathering place for neighbors and families.
May through October
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Delhi Farmers Market 9am–12pm
Local, organic food and other products for the Westside Area, as well as live music, local produce, and a community outreach.
Opening day: May 26
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Hamilton’s Historic Farmers Market 9:30am–1:30pm
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Independence Farmers’ Market 8:30am–1pm
Plants, honey, eggs, meats, jams, jellies, wood crafts, wine, greens, radishes, and more—including live music!
Opening day: April 28 (through October)
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Milford Farmers Market 10am–2:30pm
Operated by the Ohio Valley Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association since 1980!
June through October
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Montgomery Farmers’ Market 9am–12:30pm
Every week the market will feature our regular vendors along with some rotating vendors, a crafter or two, and a rotating food truck and musician.
Opening day: May 5 (through October)
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Newport Farmers Market 9am–12pm
May through October
West Chester’s Farmers Market 9am–1pm
Fresh produce, hand made home produced items, and more!
Opening day: May 5 (through September)
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Sundays
Hyde Park Farmers’ Market 9:30am–1:30pm
Choose from a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, cheeses, pantry items, herbs, cut flowers, garden plants, and artisan prepared foods. Live music.
May 20 through October 28
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The above information may be subject to change, and some markets are open dependent upon the weather. (In some cases where applicable, it has been noted.) For totally accurate details, reach out to the individual market or check out their information through their website or Facebook.
Featured image: mural at Delhi Farmers Market