Springtime in Kansas City means baseball, patios + the return of Farmers’ Market season. With more locations springing up in the coming weeks, here’s our guide to where + when to shop for fresh, local produce in the metro.
Brookside Farmers’ Market , 6425 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO
Located in HJ’s Youth & Community Center, these vendors source everything “within 100 miles of Kansas City.” It officially opens Sat., April 8 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and will be open every Saturday this spring + summer. Here’s its sustainability report .
Overland Park Farmers’ Market , 7950 Marty St., Overland Park, KS
Celebrating 40 years of “farm to fork,” this market opens Sat., April 15. Operation includes every Saturday this spring + summer from 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., with Wednesday hours starting on June 7. Here’s a full list of vendors .
City Market Farmers’ Market , 20 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO
Who needs the golden arches when you have the City Market? | Photo by KCtoday
Open year-round, this Farmers’ Market contributes to the charm of the River Market neighborhood. Hours are Sat. + Sun. from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.. With a map of vendors’ locations for both days, the shopping experience should be peachy.
Parkville Farmers’ Market , S. East St., Parkville, MO
The early bird catches the worm. This Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 7 a.m.-12 p.m., with an opening date of April 23. If you like sleeping in, don’t worry. Wednesday hours, which are 12-4 p.m., begin on June 14.
Park Place Farmers’ Market , W. 116th Pl., Leawood, KS
Looks like the perfect weather for local shopping. | Photo by @ppvfarmersmarket
Get your greens + more every Sat. from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Children programming days are on the last Saturday of every month, with events such as free crafts + lawn games. Vendor applications are still open .
The abundance of Farmers’ Market — and fresh produce — in the metro is plentiful. For more spots to do your local shopping in cities like Gladstone, Lee’s Summit + Liberty, check out this resource
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