As the warmer months approach, local farmers markets are gearing up for a season filled with fresh produce, handmade goods, and community connections. The 2024 Farmers Market Season promises an array of vibrant markets across Iowa, offering a diverse selection of locally sourced treasures.  Join us in celebrating the abundance of the season and discover the joys of supporting local agriculture at these fantastic farmers markets.

  1. Clear Lake Farmers Market
    • Location: Surf Ballroom Parking Lot, Clear Lake
    • Schedule: Saturdays – 9am – noon
    • Email: clfarmersmarket@gmail.com
    • Opening Date: May 18
  2. Clarion Farmers Market
    • Location: 115 N Main St, Clarion
    • Schedule: Saturdays, June 1 – September 28 – 9am – noon
    • Contact: bzeiger82@gmail.com
  3. Charles City Farmers Market
    • Location: Central Park – Charles City
    • Schedule: Saturdays 9 AM to Noon, Wednesdays 3:30-6 PM, May 4 to October 19, 2024
    • Contact: Mark Wicks – (641) 228-2335, mark@charlescitychamber.com
  4. Belmond Summer Market
    • Location: 200 E Main Street, 300 E Main Street, Belmond
    • Schedule: Tuesdays 5 – 8 PM, 2nd Tuesday of June, July, and August
    • Contact: Julie Hegge – (641) 444-3937, growthalliance@belmondiowa.com
  5. Kossuth County Farmers Market
    • Location: Corner of Dodge and Nebraska Street, Algona
    • Schedule: Saturdays 9-11 AM, Wednesdays 3-5 PM, Saturdays from mid-May to mid-October, Wednesdays from July to September
    • Contact: Joanne Roepke Bode – (515) 341-4864, jroepkebode@yahoo.com
  6. Hampton Farmers Market
    • Location: 206 Central Ave W, Hampton
    • Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays 4:30-6:30 PM, May 17-October 18
    • Contact: Karen Koenig – (641) 456-4903, koenig_karen1964@msn.com
  7. Mason City Farmers Market
    • Location: Central Park – Mason City
    • Schedule: Saturdays 9 – noon June – October
    • Contact: masoncityiafarmersmarket@gmail.com
  8. Forest City Farmers Market
    • Location: 106 S. 4th St., Forest City
    • Schedule: Thursdays 3-5:30 PM, June 13 – September 26
    • Contact: Julianna Burkholder – (641) 585-2092, julianna@forestcityia.com
  9. Osage Farmers Market
    • Location: 114 S 7th Street, Osage
    • Schedule: Thursdays 3:30-5:30 PM
    • Contact: Natashia Newhouse – (641) 732-3163, director@osagechamber.com
  10. Riceville Farmers Market
  11. St. Ansgar Farmers Market
    • Location: West 3rd Street, Saint Ansgar
    • Schedule: Thursdays 4-5:30 PM, May 30th – October 31st
    • Contact: Nic Schulmeister – cameoviewacres@gmail.com
  12. Lake Mills Farmers Market
    • Location: Grassy lot and parking lot to the west of City Hall (200 N 1st Ave W).
    • Mondays 4 – 6 PM, June 17 – September 30
    • Contact: Diane Price lmclerk@wctatel.net
  13. Buffalo Center Farmers Market
    • Location: Next to Post Office (15 2nd Ave NE, Buffalo Center, IA)
    • Tuesdays 4 – 6 PM, May – Early October
    • Contact: Mariel Wolsing northiowabetterment@gmail.com