Farmers Market season is almost here, but the season may still 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 may still be some changes to all market structures this year, so make sure you visit the links so you can see if the process changes throughout the season. 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 may still offer 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 may 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
2021 Farmers Markets in Columbus
Monday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Prairie Township Farmer’s Market
Mondays, June 28 through September 27 from 4 – 7 pm at at the Prairie Township Community Center, located at 5955 West Broad St., Galloway, OH 43119. Fresh local produce, cottage food, and hand crafted products., as well as a food truck on-site for dinner. The market accepts SNAP and WIC. No market on Labor Day
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 21 – October 15 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.
You can shop in person, or pre-order, and pickup on foot or via drive up for Pearl Market. Check out www.pearlmarket.org, facebook, or instagram for latest updates.
Hilliard Farm Market
Tuesdays, May 25-September 28 from 4-7 p.m., at Hilliard United Methodist Church (5445 Scioto Darby Rd. Hilliard). Some vendors offer pre-order. Click here for the updates and food truck options, if available.
Granville Farmers Market
Tuesdays, June 8 to September 28 from 3 – 6 p.m., at Ross Granville Market Parking Lot, 484 S. Main Street, Granville.
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.
Don’t miss the other markets held at the Canal District
- May 22, 10am-3pm – Home, Garden & Decor Show w/ Buckeye Valley BIA
- July 10, 5-8pm – Canal Market District Craft Market
- August 7, 10am-3pm – Downtown Newark Food Truck Fest & Craft Market
- September 25, 10am-3pm – Home, Garden & Decor Show w/ Buckeye Valley BIA
- October 16, 10am-3pm – Canal Market District Craft Market
Wednesday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Westerville Wednesday Farmers Market
Market has been paused for now. See FB message.
Upper Arlington Farmers Market
Wednesdays, May 19 – October 27 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
Wednesdays, June 2 – September 1 from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. The Conservatory’s Farmers’ Market is located outdoors in the main Conservatory parking lot, just off of East Broad Street. Plenty of free parking is available.
The Market accepts EBT for all qualifying purchases and offers incentive dollars through the Produce Perks Columbus program (formerly known as Veggie SNAPS) for fresh produce for all EBT users.
Thursday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Bexley Farmers’ Market
Thursdays, May 20 through October from 4 -7 p.m. Located on Dawson between Main and Bryden. Strict regulations are in place, including social distancing, cloth masks, no extra activities, etc. See full details here.
New Albany Farmers’ Market
Thursdays, June 24 through September 16 from 4 – 7 p.m. The market returns to Market Square (200 Market St. New Albany) for 2021. Locally grown and sourced produce, cheese and meats, and 45+ merchants. Standard market safety precautions will be in place; tba for 2021.
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 7 – October 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. The Market is also held on Tuesdays, beginning in June.
Don’t miss the other markets held at the Canal District
- May 22, 10am-3pm – Home, Garden & Decor Show w/ Buckeye Valley BIA
- July 10, 5-8pm – Canal Market District Craft Market
- August 7, 10am-3pm – Downtown Newark Food Truck Fest & Craft Market
- September 25, 10am-3pm – Home, Garden & Decor Show w/ Buckeye Valley BIA
- October 16, 10am-3pm – Canal Market District Craft Market
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 21 – October 15 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 shop in person, or pre-order, and pickup on foot or via drive up for Pearl Market. Check out www.pearlmarket.org, facebook, or instagram for latest updates.
Saturday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Worthington Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 1 through October from 8 a.m. – Noon. Details are still being decided for the 2021 market to make it safe for all. Check back (or at the link) closer to the start.
Clintonville Farmers Market
Saturdays, April 24 through November 20, 2021, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: Ohio History Connection, 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211.
Pre-order or shop on-site. Pick up your purchases on foot from local producers on market day. 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 1 to October 30 from 8:30 a.m. – noon. For social distancing purposes, the market will take place at Raccoon Valley Park located at 1225 River Rd. (don’t park in the Golfland parking area)
8:30 – 9:30 am time window is for persons aged 60 and older and people with underlying health conditions and vulnerabilities.
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 22 through October from 8:30 am – 11:30 am, at Partners Park, 125 E. Sixth Street. Check Facebook page for updates.
Grove City Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, May 15 through early September from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 3444 Park Street (In the large parking lot between Broadway Station Apartments and the Grove City Library). Offering a live walk-thru style markets as well as a virtual, pre-order / pre-pay drive-thru-style market.
Westerville Saturday Uptown Market
Saturdays, May 22 through October 9 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 is tba for 2021.
Canal Winchester Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, May 29 through September 25 (closed August 1) from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., at Canal Winchester Historical Complex, 100 North High Street, Canal Winchester (Corner of High Street and West Oak Street.) 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.
North Market Farmer Market
Saturdays, June 5 through October 30 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.
Powell Chamber Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 22 – September from 9 a.m. – noon, in rear parking lot at 50 S. Liberty Street. The prior 3 weeks (May 1, 8, 16) are plant sales only. Regular farmers market begins May 22.
The Dublin Market at Bridge Park
Saturdays, May 1 – September 25 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.
Delaware Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 22 – October 30 from 9 am – noon. 20 E Winter St Delaware, OH 43015, barring any changes closer to the market (check link!) 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 1 – October 3 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.
Sunbury Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, June 5th through September 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. See details closer to the event. Plus, First Fridays Community Activities in June, July & August from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the Sunbury Square.
Sunday Farmers Markets in Columbus
Gahanna Farmers Market
Sundays, tba for 2021 from 3-6 pm at Veterans Memorial Park (75 W. Johnstown Rd). Follow standard safety precautions.
Multiple Days
HTH Farm Market
April 1 through mid-December, 10 to 5 seven days a week 2395 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. in Linworth. HTH Farm Market sells fresh seasonal produce, plants, and other specialty items produced on local farms such as Jams, Jellies, Baked Goods, Farm Fresh Brown Eggs & Amish Cheese. Plants for your yard and gardens are available starting in mid April and local fruits and vegetables are sold throughout the growing season.
All proceeds from the market help support Hope Thru Housing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 24 month residential substance abuse program in Columbus OH. Visit www.hthohio.org for more information
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