The many Farmers' Markets located throughout Kansas City are great places to find everything from fresh produce and herbs to baked goods and handmade crafts exclusively made and grown by local farmers and growers. Support your local farmers and head to one of the Top 10 Farmers' Markets in Kansas City.
1. City Market
The regions largest Farmers' Market is located within Kansas City's River Market neighborhood, which brings over one hundred and forty vendors that sell fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and herbs, plus a great array of fresh baked goods, cut flowers and crafts made by local artists.Time: Saturday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm, and Sunday 9am - 4pm.
Guide Tip: All that Market going make you hungry? Try Carollo’s Italian Gourmet Grocery, Minsky’s Pizza, Succotash or Winslow’s Barbeque for great eats located on the perimeter of the City Market.
2. Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market
This huge farmers market runs from April through October in Downtown Overland Park. Located at the Clock Tower Plaza, just 2 blocks West of Metcalf between 79th and 80th Streets--features fresh produce, herbs, arts and crafts from farmers and growers around the metro and surrounding areas. Saturday starting at 6:30 am and Wednesday starting at 7:30am.3. Parkville Farmers' Market
The Parkville Farmers' Market is located just South of the railroad tracks at English Landing Park in Historic downtown Parkville. This historic market features local farmers that primarily sell fresh produce, plants, and honey. Open from April to October Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 6:00 a.m.-sellout.Guide Tip: Get there early--those Parkvillians are known for getting up and buying up all the produce before day break!
4. KC Organics and Naturals Organic Market
Kansas City's first exclusively 100% organic market is in its 15th year. Organic farmers offer organically grown produce, edible flowers, herbs, grains, breads and pies. They also have "fair trade" coffee, eco-products, crafts, music, and chef demonstrations which are not to be missed. The KC Organics and Naturals Market is located at Minor Park, just East of Holmes on Red Bridge Road (111th Street). Call (816) 444-FOOD for more information. Opens May 5th.5. Brookside Farmers' Market
The Brookside Farmers' Market is a hidden gem--unless you live in BKS, you might not know much about it. Located at the Border Star Montessori School (63rd & Wornall) has locally-grown organic, freshly picked vegetables, fruits, herbs, as well as hormone/antibiotic-free, humanely-raised meats and free-range eggs. Don't miss the artisan breads, baked goods, and freshly prepared foods. Saturdays, 8:00-1:00. April through October 13th, 2007. Check their website for market events.6. Liberty Farmers' Market
Opening Wednesdays in May at Crowley's Furniture, at the Intersection of Highways 152 and 291. Also on Saturdays at the Liberty Square, downtown Liberty--from 7 am to 12 pm. Includes farmers and growers from Clay, Platte, Jackson, Clinton and Ray counties.7. Zona Rosa
The Zona Rosa Farmers Market is open on Tuesdays, June 5 through Sept. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. Located in the shady breezeway between Hot Topic and Victoria's Secret, off of 86th Street. With pleanty of fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, jams, honey and crafts--plus you can go shopping afterwards...8. Shawnee Farmers' Market
The Shawnee Farmers' market is located at 11110 Johnson Drive in the City Hall Parking Lot. The market opens on the 1st Saturday in May and lasts until October (7am-4pm). The market has a great assortment of fresh produce, arts and crafts, bread, and pies. Call (913) 631-2500 for more information.9. Olathe Farmers Market
The Olathe Farmer's Market is open Saturdays in May through October, at 7am and Wednesdays June-September, 3pm-sellout. Features fresh produce, flowers, herbs, baked goods from farmers and growers located within 125 miles of the City.The Saturday market will be closed September 8th, 2007 for the Old Settlers Days celebration.
