What's one of the coolest (and inexpensive) things to do here this time of year and into the summer, you ask? Well, it's visiting local farmers' markets! Not only will your kids love picking out their own goodies of fruits, veggies, and more, you'll be supporting local growers and being green while doing so!
The following is a listing of KC metro area farmers' markets, listed in alphabetical order by state. For any additions or amendments to the info listed, please contact us.
Kansas
Baldwin City Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7:30am-12:00pm, Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm (June-Aug)
Baldwin City, North sidewalk of High Street between 7th St. and 8th St.
785.94.3200
Baldwin City, KS
This is a traditional farmer's' market with seasonal offerings.
Leavenworth Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – till sold out (May-October); Wednesdays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (May – September)
Corner of Delaware & Esplanade
Leavenworth, KS
This is a traditional farmers' market with local offerings.
Merriam Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (May – October)
5572 Merriam Dr.
Merriam, KS
This is a traditional farmers' market.
Merriam Organic Farmers’ Market
Hours: Tuesdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (June - September)
5572 Merriam Dr.
Merriam, KS
Featuring: Organic produce, meats, eggs, honey, crafts, gluten-free products, and more.
Olathe Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – till sold out (runs last weekend in April – second Saturday in October) & Wednesdays 4 p.m. – till sold out (runs first Wednesday in June – end of September)
City Hall W. Annex Bldg, Parking Lot
200 W. Santa Fe.
Olathe, KS
Featuring: Locally grown fresh produce and/or plants and fresh flowers. The intent of the market is to offer primarily for retail sale only produce that can be grown in this geographic area and is not refined and/or made into another product. This market is not intended to operate as a wholesale outlet.
One Nineteen Green Market
Hours: May 5 - October 27 on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
One Nineteen is an outdoor shopping center at the intersection of 119th and Roe in Leawood, Kansas
Overland Park Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturday 6:30 a.m. – till sold out & Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. – till sold out (runs April 15 through end of October). Various special events throughout the season.
On Marty between 79th and 80th Street
Overland Park, KS
Featuring: Produce from local growers, fresh pies, gourmet pasta, locally baked breads, and other specialty items.
Rosedale Farmers' Market
Hours: Sundays, May 16 – October 17, Noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine
Parking lot of Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care
340 Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas
Debit cards, EBT/Vision cards and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Benefits accepted. The Rosedale Farmers Market will also include family activities, a community resource table and a nutrition education booth, making the market an ideal place to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Shawnee Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – till sold out (May – October)
11110 Johnson Dr.
Shawnee, KS
Featuring: Locally grown fresh produce, eggs, jams, honey, bread, baked goods, crafts, etc.
Spring Hill Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. (June – September)
Spring Hill Elementary School
300 S. Webster St.
Spring Hill, KS
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market.
Missouri
Badseed Farmers’ Market
Hours: Fridays, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (May-Oct)
1909 McGee
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Locally grown organic products.
Bannister Federal Complex Farmers’ Market
Hours: Tuesdays 10:30a.m.-1:30p.m. (June-Oct)
Bannister Federal Complex Parking Lot
Troost Ave and 92nd St.
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market.
Belton Farmers’ Market
Hours: Thursdays 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m.(mid-July through Late-Oct)
On Loop Rd. between Walnut and Chestnut
Belton, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market.
Brookside Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., April 11th – October 24th, Various special events and festivals throughout the season.
Border Star Montessori School
63rd & Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Organic produce, herbs, flowers, honey products, free-range eggs, antibiotic-free meat, organic soaps, and organic freshly prepared artisan food including vegan and gluten-free options.
Blue Springs Downtown Farmers Market
Hours: Tuesdays & Saturdays, 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (May – October)
Downtown Blue Springs 11th & Main Streets
Blue Springs, MO 64016
Featuring: Homegrown fruits, vegetables and plants and hand-made crafts.
Briarcliff Village Farmers Market
Hours: Thursdays 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. (late April – early October)
Briarcliff Village
4151 North Mulberry Drive
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Organic and locally grown produce, flowers, honey, natural meats, and herbs. Cooking demonstrations on Thursdays at 5 p.m.
Cass County Farmers’ Market
Hours: Wednesdays 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturdays 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (May-October)
Mill Walk Mall Parking Lot
71 Hwy
Harrisonville, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market.
City Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Year-round, special events all year.
20 E. 5th Street
Kansas City, MO
Featuring : More than 140 vendor stalls, this is the largest Farmers’ Market in the KC area. Bedding plants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked goods, pastries, honey, flowers, and crafts made by local artisans. Visit their website for a comprehensive list of “what’s in season” and tips for choosing produce.
Grand Court Four Seasons Farmers Market
Hours: Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (year-round)
Grand Court Retirement Center
107th St and Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Organic produce, plants, soaps, jewelry, organic meats, goats’ milk, eggs and baked goods.
Grandview Farmers’ Market
Hous: Saturdays 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesdays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (June-October)
Main & 8th St
Grandview, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market.
Ilus Davis Park Farmers’ Market
Hours: Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (June 11- October 1)
Ilus Davis Park
9th and Oak
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market and Craft Market.
Independence Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (May-October), Wednesdays. 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (June-October)
Truman Rd. between Main & Liberty
Independence, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market and Craft Market.
Kansas City Organics Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., May 5 –October 13
Minor Park - East of Holmes on Red Bridge Rd. (111th St.)
Featuring: Organic local products including produce, specialty meats, honey, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads and pies, eggs, and more.
Lee’s Summit Farmers’ Market
Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays 7 a.m. – till sold out (runs from end of April through November)
Corner of 2nd and Douglas
Lee’s Summit, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market
Liberty Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Historic Liberty Square around Clay County Courthouse
Liberty, MO
Hours: Wednesdays 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Crowley/Perkins parking lot @ the NW Corner of Hwy 291 and 152
Liberty, MO
Featuring: All products are locally grown on farms in the northland. Many organic products including fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants.
Martin City Farm & Outdoor Market
Hours: Beginning May 15th - every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Located in Martin City at 135th Street & Roe
Martin City, MO
North Kansas City Farmers’ Market
Hours: Fridays 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. (May – September)
Parking Lot south of 86th St.,
8640 N. Dixson Ave.
North Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market
Parkville Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – till sold out (April – October) & Wednesdays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (beginning in June). Special events throughout the season.
English Landing Park
Parkville, MO
Featuring: Fresh baked goods, honey, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Platte City Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (May – August)
Paxton School Parking Lot
Platte City, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market
39th Street Farmers’ Market
Hours: Wednesdays 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (May – October)
Crossroads of 39th and Genessee Streets
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Traditional Farmers’ Market
Troostwood Youth Garden
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (May – October)
5142 Paseo
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Neighborhood youth provide fresh and healthy vegetables. All foods are grown onsite using organic methods.
Weston Farmers’ Market
Hours: Saturdays 7 a.m. – till sold out (May – September)
Adjacent to City Hall on Main Street
Weston, MO
Featuring: Locally grown produce or homemade items. Other items include baked goods, honey, goat’s milk soap, candles, tomato plants, water plants, herbs, homemade stationary, bedding plants, eggs from free range chickens, beeswax, etc.
Zona Rosa Farmers’ Market
Hours: Tuesdays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (June – September)
Zona Rosa Breezeway
NW corner of I-29 and Barry Rd.
Kansas City, MO
Featuring: Fresh produce, homemade jams, honey, homemade soaps, breads, herbs and more.
We'd love to hear your thoughts.....what are your favorite farmers' market finds? We love Olathe corn, of course and all of the yummy, red, ripe tomatoes we can find. How about you and your family?
