It’s farmers market time in Columbus, but the season will look a little different this year. Farmers’ Markets in Columbus open in most communities in mid/late spring. Farmers’ Markets are the best place to buy local produce through the Ohio growing season. Buy the freshest produce (often picked that morning) at a fair price, and help put money back in the local community.
Many farmers markets also offer craft items, soap, honey, baked goods, plants, meat, eggs, cheese, and more in addition to the wonderful produce. There are farm markets open nearly every day of the week all over the city.
There are changes to all market structures this year. We are making the updates as we find out about them below. It’s important to continue to support our local farms so that they can continue to provide for the communities. You can also join a farm CSA or order directly from the farms, which is the best way to guarantee you’ll get the products you want no matter the changes with farmers markets. See details about direct order and farm CSA at this link.
Some farmers markets have switched to a pre-order, pickup style market for the time being. You’ll place your order directly with the vendors or through a market link, and pickup on the farmers market day.
Other farmers markets are the standard walk-through style market, but all of them have restrictions and safety precautions in place for the time being. These include, but aren’t limited to:
- Limited amount of shoppers admitted at one time to ensure proper distance; follow signage and markings
- One person per family shopping at a time; no pets (except service animals), no socializing,
- Extracurricular activities (music, children’s activities, community organizations, cooking demos, etc) are cancelled until further notice.
- Don’t touch products until you purchased them; allow vendor to bag the items you point to. Avoid reusable bags
- Hand sanitizer and face masks strongly recommended
2020 Farmers Markets in Columbus
The following list includes all of the annual Farmer’s Markets scheduled for 2020. We will update the list with new dates and new formats of shopping as we see them, but please check the links for latest changes. If you know of changes, leave us a comment or email info@columbusonthecheap.com.
Tuesday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Downtown Pearl Market
Tuesdays, May 22 – October 16 from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Gay Street and Pearl Alley (31 E. Gay St). (Also held on Fridays). Plenty of produce, handmade goods, baked goods, and food trucks. Restrictions will be in place regarding table spacing and other recommendations. No food trucks, no live music, no community tables or other activities. See full guidelines here.
You can also pre-prder, prepay, and pickup on foot or via drive up for Pearl Market. Order here. Check out www.pearlmarket.org, facebook, or instagram for latest updates. This is a minimum-contact option.
Hilliard Farm Market
Tuesdays, May 26-September 8 from 4-7 p.m., at Hilliard United Methodist Church (5445 Scioto Darby Rd. Hilliard). Some vendors offer pre-order. Click here for the weekly food truck options and the menus.
A mask needs to be worn at all times or you will be asked to leave. *Free masks will be provided by the Free Mask Ministry as needed and while supplies last.
Granville Farmers Market
Tuesdays, June 9 to September 29 from 3 – 6 p.m., at Ross Granville Market Parking Lot, 484 S. Main Street, Granville. Details tba.
Canal Market District Farmers Market in Newark
Tuesdays, June – September from 4-7 pm. 36 East Canal St. Newark, Ohio. Also held Fridays, May – October. This market is in-person, with restrictions in place, including one entry point and one exit point, amount of shoppers will be limited, vendor stands will be spaced out, all extracurricular activities will be suspended. No food trucks, no benches, no live music, no community tables or children’s activities. The water fountain is turned off and covered. Restrooms are open but may be staffed by a volunteer to prevent
overcrowding. One member per household to shop; no dogs permitted. Please do not socialize, and maintain 6 foot distances. Please point out the items you wish to buy and allow the sellers to bag them so that you avoid touching other items.
Wednesday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Westerville Wednesday Farmers Market
Market has been paused for now. See FB message.
Upper Arlington Farmers Market
Wednesdays, May 20 – September 30 from 4-7 p.m., Northwest corner of the Tremont Pool parking lot, 2850 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, 43221. Check for updates at this link and on social media @CityofUAPR. Adjustments will be made to comply with safety guidelines. From 4-4:30 pm, the Farmers Market is reserved for vulnerable populations, including seniors and the immunocompromised. No pets, wear facemasks as recommended, no socializing, one person per household preferred, do not touch products; allow vendor to bag your purchase. See full regulations here.
When possible, pre-order directly from farmers and food producers to limit the need to exchange currency onsite. Click here to access the list of vendors and details of how to preorder.
Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers Market
Market has been cancelled for 2020
Thursday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Bexley Farmers’ Market
Thursdays, May 21 through October from 4 -7 p.m. Market is temporarily relocated to Capital University parking lot known as S2 on the campus map, with adjacent parking in S3. Both parking lots are located on Pleasant Ridge Avenue near the intersection with Astor Avenue. Shopping from 4-4:30 PM is reserved for vulnerable populations including seniors and immunocompromised. Strict regulations are in place, including social distancing, cloth masks, limited number of shoppers, no reusable bags, one member of household when possible, no pets, no socializing, etc. See full details here.
You can pre-order/prepay and pickup from vendors as well. Place order for each market date here.
New Albany Farmers’ Market
Thursdays, June 25 through September 10 from 4 – 7 p.m. *NEW LOCATION* New Albany Church of the Resurrection parking lot (6300 Dublin-Granville Road). Locally grown and sourced produce, cheese and meats, and 45+ merchants. Standard market safety precautions will be in place.
- 4:00-4:30 elderly (age 60 and above) and vulnerable population only
- 4:30-7:00 open to the general public (please only 2 family members per household)
If you want to shop the vendors early, the New Albany Farmers Market has compiled a list of past and present vendors who offer individual order and delivery options. More information can be found here. Please note: the New Albany Farmers Market will not be responsible for organizing any details; just simply connecting vendors with patrons.
Friday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Canal Market District Friday Farmers Market in Newark
Fridays, May 1 – September from 4-7 pm. 36 East Canal St. Newark, Ohio. This market is in-person, with restrictions in place, including one entry point and one exit point, amount of shoppers will be limited, vendor stands will be spaced out, all extracurricular activities will be suspended. No food trucks, no benches, no live music, no community tables or children’s activities. The water fountain is turned off and covered. Restrooms are open but may be staffed by a volunteer to prevent
overcrowding. One member per household to shop; no dogs permitted. Please do not socialize, and maintain 6 foot distances. Please point out the items you wish to buy and allow the sellers to bag them so that you avoid touching other items.
You can also connect with local food producers through the local foods guide, and arrange for direct purchase and alternative pickups. Access the directory from the homepage of both the Canal Market District and Granville Farmers Market websites.
Downtown Pearl Market
Fridays, May 22 – October 16 from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Gay Street and Pearl Alley (31 E. Gay St). (Also held on Tuesdays). Plenty of produce, handmade goods, baked goods, and food trucks. Restrictions will be in place regarding table spacing and other recommendations. No food trucks, no live music, no community tables or other activities.
You can also pre-prder, prepay, and pickup on foot or via drive up. Order here. Check out www.pearlmarket.org, facebook, or instagram for latest updates. This is a minimum-contact option.
Saturday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Note: The 4th of July falls on a Saturday, so check with you preferred market to see if they are open on Independence Day.
Worthington Farmers Market
Saturdays, May through October from 8 a.m. – Noon. Beginning on Saturday, June 13, the Worthington Farmers Market transitions from a drive-thru pick-up to a walk-in market located at 450/500 W. Wilson Bridge Road in Worthington. There will be no drive-thru or bike-thru service, but you can still pre-order and walk thru to quickly pick up your orders. Hour of 8am-9am: Reserved for customers in high-risk populations (senior citizens and immune compromised). Customers are REQUIRED to wear facial coverings during this first hour to protect our most vulnerable visitors.
Clintonville Farmers Market
Saturdays, April 25 through November 21, 2020, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: Ohio History Connection, 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211.
Now a walk-up market! Guarantee your items by pre-ordering through the online store. Pick up your purchases on foot from local producers on market day. Or, wait to shop at the market on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ohio History Connection. The market will feature vegetables, meats, dairy, eggs, breads and baked goods, seedlings and a variety of artisanal food products. Vulnerable populations shopping period reserved 9:00 am – 9:30 am. Masks required for entry during that time.
Click here for the link to the marketplace. Virtual store hours are: Tuesday 10am – Thursday 5pm. You can also order directly from the vendors using the contact information on this spreadsheet.
Shopping with SNAP? Please complete this online form before placing an order online.
Granville Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 2 to October 31 from 8:30 a.m. – noon. For social distancing purposes, the market will take place in the Granville High School parking lot (248 New Burg St) for the month of May. This market is in-person, with restrictions put in place.
- You must be fever free and have no symptoms of respiratory illness
- 8:30 – 9:30 am time window is for persons aged 60 and older and people with underlying health conditions and vulnerabilities.
- Don’t use the market for social gathering; please allow 6 feet between yourself and others.
- No dogs
- One member per household preferred
- Please point out the items you wish to buy and allow the sellers to bag them so that you avoid touching other items.
You can also connect with local food producers through the local foods guide, and arrange for direct purchase and alternative pickups. You can also access the directory from the homepage of both the Canal Market District and Granville Farmers Market websites.
Union County Famers Market (Marysville)
Saturdays, May 23 through October 3 from 8:30 am – 11:30 am, at Union County Fairgrounds (until Partner’s Park pavilion at the corner on 6th and Main is available for larger crowds). At the fairgrounds, follow the signs for the market located at the large white building located north of the old Armory and visible from Route 4. (check Facebook page for updates). Masks are requested to be worn if possible, 1 person per household preferred, no reusable bags, no pets, practice distancing, etc.
Vendors are listed on the website in case you want to order direct where possible.
Grove City Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, May 16 through early September from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Grove City Town Center in the parking lot behind the businesses on Broadway between Park Street west of Broadway and Grant Avenue. The market for 2020 is pre-scheduled orders for pickup. Shop online here.
Westerville Saturday Uptown Market
Saturdays, May 23 through October 10 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Westerville City Hall (21 South State Street). Vendors are listed at the link in case you want to order directly from them before the sale starts (if available). Standard market precautions are in place.
Yoga on the Green will be held at 8 am beside First Presbyterian Church next to City Hall parking lot. There is a $5 suggested donation. Bring your own mat. Class is 1 hour long and is beginner-friendly. No yoga if it rains.
Canal Winchester Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, May 30 through September 26 (closed August 1) from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., in Historic Canal Winchester 36 South High St. 9:00AM – 9:30AM is reserved for over 60 customers and those with health issues.
Westgate Farmers Market
Saturdays, June through October, 1st and 3rd Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm at West Gate Masonic Lodge, 2925 West Broad Street. Check the upcoming events for the market (subject to change based on restrictions), or check out the Facebook page for updates. You can also order directly from the Franklinton Farms online store (available now).
9:00 – 9:30 AM will be designated for high-risk shoppers only. No cash will be accepted. Masks or face coverings are required unless wearing one compromises your health and/or safety.
North Market Farmer Market
Saturdays, June 6 through October 31 from 8 a.m – 12 p.m. on Saturdays at the North Market in the Short North. Ohio farmers bring their fresh-picked produce to North Market, where customers are able to purchase directly from the local farms selling the highest-quality products from their fields.
North Market’s mask requirement that applies to indoor merchants and guests will also apply to all outdoor vendors and guests. *This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition.
Powell Chamber Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 9 – September from 9 a.m. – noon, in rear parking lot at 50 S. Liberty Street. The first 2 weeks (May 9 and 16) are plant sales only. Regular farmers market begins May 23. Senior shopping from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
The Dublin Market at Bridge Park
Saturdays, June 20- September 26 from 9 am – 12 pm. You’ll find baked goods, fresh produce, flowers and much more. Live entertainment, free parking, nearby dining, and family-friendly fun. Follow along on the website or Facebook page for updates. No cash, no reusable bags, wear a mask, do not touch products; allow vendors to bag them.
Delaware Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 30 – October 24 from 9 am – noon. The market is temporarily relocated to the Delaware County Fairgrounds (236 Pennsylvania Ave. The market will be a walk-through market as usual, with standard safety precautions. SNAP and Senior vouchers are accepted.
Lancaster Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 2 – October 3, 2020 from 8:30 am – 12 pm. Note: vulnerable populations can shop from 8:30 am – 9am. Location is West Chestnut Street between Broad and Columbus in Lancaster, Ohio. See full list of guidelines for customers and vendors here; we have highlighted the main ones below.
- Pre-order/pre-paid sales are available and encouraged. Vendors may collect orders & payments earlier in the week with the platform of their choice. See the list of vendors offering prepaid orders for pickup.
- All extracurricular activities (music, children’s activities, community organizations, cooking demos, etc) are cancelled until further notice.
- Only one member per household should shop and pickup food; no pets except service animals
- Please do not touch products until you’ve purchased them. Vendor will bag your products for you.
- Follow safety precautions
Sunbury Farmer’s Market
The market will be postponed until the halfway point through the season – Saturday, August 1st, 10 weeks in, as long as restrictions have relaxed by then. That will leave 9 Saturdays remaining, ending on 9/26/20.
Sunday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Gahanna Farmers Market
Sundays, June 7 – September 27 from 3-6 pm at Veterans Memorial Park (75 W. Johnstown Rd). Follow standard safety precautions.
Multiple Days
HTH Farm Market
April 6 through December 22. HTH Farm Market is open to customers. The Mobile Farm Market is open for online ordering at farmersmarketcolumbus.com. Orders can be delivered for $2.50 in a 5 mile radius of the market (see the website map for area.) Deliveries will happen after 3 pm and orders must be placed by 2 pm for delivery the same day. Also offering drive-up pickups and ordering from 12 pm-3 pm each day, at 2395 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. in Linworth across from Village Bookstore. Feel free to message on Facebook or email us at farmmarket@hthohio.org for questions on specific items.
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