By Vanessa Whiteside on August 19, 2024
Taste the Season: Shop Kansas Farmers Markets for Fresh Produce and Products
Voices chatter over the sound of an acoustic guitar player. A woman packages a freshly baked loaf of bread for a customer. The smell of grilled meat permeates the air.
At more than 100 registered Kansas farmers markets, local growers and artisans stock their booths with products, from in-season produce and packaged meats to jarred jellies and jewelry. Find a market near you that offers dozens of opportunities to support local farmers, ranchers and artisans.
Walnut Valley Farmers Market
Winfield
At the Walnut Valley Farmers Market, colorful canopies outline a path for shoppers near the entrance of historic Island Park on Saturdays from 8 to 11 a.m. through September. Musicians play bluegrass as dog walkers and families with strollers move from produce booth to artisan tents. Munson Gardens’ red and white checkered tablecloth is covered with mounds of seasonal vegetables. At Werner Creek Farm’s tent, homemade pies and sand plum jelly lure shoppers with a sweet tooth.
Walnut Valley Farmers Market
200 Main Street, Winfield
(620) 218-9666
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Derby Farmers Market
Derby
Located in Madison Avenue Central Park, Derby Farmers Market is a hub of activity on Saturdays through October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. One of the larger member-owned markets in the state, more than 30 farmers and Kansas-made product vendors welcome shoppers. In the distance, parents watch as children explore playground equipment or play a giant outdoor chess board. After shopping, solo walkers and couples stroll leisurely on a half-mile paved path meandering through the park.
Derby Farmers Market
512 E. Madison Avenue, Derby
(316) 807-0849
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Atchison Farmers Market
Atchison
The Atchison Farmers Market in the northeast corner of the state is considered a sizable market in the region for its myriad of merchants. On Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. through October, the market draws shoppers seeking bedding plants, eggs, meats and homemade baked goods. In the pavilion’s shade, farmers offer shoppers tips on preparing and cooking produce. Jarred salsa and black raspberry jam are lively discussion topics at Lynn's Tasty Treats table.
During the winter, the market occurs at least once a month at Atchison United Methodist Church from November to April.
Atchison Farmers Market
Main Street Between 4th and 6th Streets, Atchison
(913) 709-5050
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Are you searching for an open-air market near you? Visit From the Land of Kansas to access a user-friendly online map and a robust farmers market directory searchable by city or county.
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