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.
- Clear Lake Farmers Market
- Location: Surf Ballroom Parking Lot, Clear Lake
- Schedule: Saturdays – 9am – noon
- Email: clfarmersmarket@gmail.com
- Opening Date: May 18
- Clarion Farmers Market
- Location: 115 N Main St, Clarion
- Schedule: Saturdays, June 1 – September 28 – 9am – noon
- Contact: bzeiger82@gmail.com
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Mason City Farmers Market
- Location: Central Park – Mason City
- Schedule: Saturdays 9 – noon June – October
- Contact: masoncityiafarmersmarket@gmail.com
- 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
- 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
- Riceville Farmers Market
- Location: 203 Main Street, Riceville
- Schedule: Saturday 9 -11 AM
- Contact: Elaine Govern – (641) 985-4030, govern@govern-farms-homes.com
- 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
- 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
- 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