St. Louis area Farmers Market

I don't know about you guys but I love going to farmers markets! So here is a list of some in the St. Louis area!!!




Missouri Farmers Markets


04/28/2010

MISSOURI markets


ST. LOUIS COUNTY

Clayton Farmers Market — 8282 Forsyth Boulevard (west parking lot of Straub's), 314-315-5001, claytonfarmersmarket.com

When it's open — 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 22-Oct. 30

Details — 25 to 30 vendors featuring food and food-themed products from Missouri and Illinois. Emphasis on the homegrown, homemade and handcrafted. Tenth season, with a celebration on opening day. Planned activities for the rest of the season include a seed swap and corn-shucking contest.


Ellisville Farmers Market — Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville, 314-435-9445, ellisville.mo.us

When it's open — 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, May 13-mid-October

Details — About 15 vendors selling local produce, honey and prepared vegan and vegetarian foods. Hands-on children's market sponsored by the St. Louis chapter of Slow Food.

Ferguson Farmers Market — 20 South Florissant Road (downtown Ferguson), 314-324-4298, fergusonfarmersmarket.com

When it's open — 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 1-Oct. 30 MORE
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Details — 30 to 45 vendors with local fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, bread and pastries, organic meats, nuts, honey, flowers and plants, plus a wide variety of artwork and crafts. Special events include chef demonstrations, food contests with cash prizes, Shetland Sheep shearing day and a tour of the oldest organic farm in Missouri.


Kirkwood Farmers Market — 150 East Argonne Drive, 314-822-0084, kirkwoodjunction.com

When it's open — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 25. Harvest Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays in October. Pumpkin Patch 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily in October. Christmas Market 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, November-December.

Details — Local and broker-supplied produce, plants, flowers, jams and other retail goods. Food stands, including Cafe Manila and Tropical Moose Shaved Ice. Peach Festival, July 17; Dog parade and dog merchandise, Sept. 25.

Maplewood Farmers Market — 7260 Southwest Avenue (Schlafly Bottleworks parking lot), 314-241-2337, schlafly.com/market.shtml

When it's open — 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 27

Details — 15 to 20 vendors featuring fresh produce, local meat, cheese and honey. Live music in Schlafly's outdoor beer garden.


Overland Farmers Market — 2500 Woodson Road, Overland, 314-769-6360, overlandfarmersmarket.com

When it's open — 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, May 8-Oct. 30

Details — About 10 vendors selling fruits, vegetables and other edible products plus plants.

Market in the Loop (University City) — 6655 Delmar Boulevard, University City, 314-863-2418

When it's open — 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday year-round

Details — Local and brokered produce.


Webster Groves Farmers Market — South Old Orchard Avenue near Gazebo Park, 314-566-6011, webstergroves.org/farmersmarket

When it's open — 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 3-Oct. 14

Details — 25 to 30 vendors from Missouri and Illinois selling local produce, cheese, eggs, poultry, baked goods, flowers and art. Live music and a children's tent; weekly specials from nearby merchants on market day.

Farmers Market of Wildwood — 221 Plaza Drive, Wildwood Town Center, Manchester and Taylor roads, 636-458-0136, wildwoodfarmersmarket.com

When it's open — 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 15-Oct. 9

Details — About 20 vendors selling locally grown produce, baked goods, seafood and arts and crafts. Live music.


ST. LOUIS CITY

Downtown Farmers Market — Locust Street between Eighth and Ninth streets, 314-772-3899, tgmarket.org

When it's open — 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 3-Oct. 28

Details — About 30 vendors selling local produce, baked goods, cured meats, tea, chocolate, other items.

North City Farmers Market — Crown Square, 14th Street and St. Louis Avenue, 314-241-5031, northcityfarmersmarket.org

When it's open — 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 6-Oct. 31

Details — Produce from Old North St. Louis' garden and other local growers; baked goods; nutrition and cooking demonstrations, activities for children. Parade and festival on opening day; live music weekly.


Soulard Farmers Market — 730 Carroll Street (at Seventh Street), St. Louis, 314-622-4180, stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/soulardmarket

When it's open — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, year-round

Details — St. Louis' oldest farmers market. Local and broker-supplied produce; butcher, sausage and seafood stands; baked goods; plants and flowers; a spice and specialty shop; and several flea-market-style fashion and apparel stands. Cooking demonstrations by Soulard's restaurant some Saturdays through October.


Tower Grove Farmers Market and Bazaar — In Tower Grove Park, west of the pool pavilion, 314-772-3899, tgmarket.org

When it's open — 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 8-Oct. 23 (until 2:30 p.m. opening and closing days)

Details — Up to 50 vendors selling local produce, meat, eggs and cheese, baked goods, fresh pasta, coffee, crafts and more. Free yoga classes.


Washington University Farmers Market — medical campus, in front of Barnes & Noble about one block south of Euclid and Forest Park avenues

When it's open — 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursdays through mid-October (some vendors arrive earlier or stay later)

Details — 6 or 7 vendors selling locally grown fruits and vegetables and honey. Open to the public.


ST. CHARLES COUNTY

Chandler Hill Farmers Market (Defiance) — Chandler Hill Vineyards, 596 Defiance Road, Defiance, 636-798-2675, chandlervineyards.com

When it's open — Noon-4 p.m. Sundays, May 2-Oct. 10 (Except July 4)

Details — 15 to 20 vendors selling local produce, honey, meats and baked and canned goods. Live music and barbecue.


Foristell Farmers Market — Valley Farms, 1125 Dietrich Road, Foristell, 636-463-1205, valleyfarms.info

When it's open — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 5-Oct. 31

Details — About 10 vendors with farm meats, produce, eggs, handcrafted games, alpaca fleece, plants, breads and pastas.


O'Fallon Farmers and Artists Market — Parking lot at Rascals Stadium, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard, O'Fallon, 636-293-1256, www.ofallonfarmersmarket.com

When it's open — 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 16; 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 16-Sept. 1

Details — 25 to 35 vendors selling local produce, plants and flowers, herbs, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, original art and handmade crafts. Free yoga classes at 9 a.m.; live music.


St. Charles Lions Club Farmers Market — 300 block of Riverside Drive, St. Charles, 636-723-2412

When it's open — 6 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 15-Oct. 30

Details — 15 to 20 vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, jams, jellies and more.


Wentzville Farmers Market — East Main Street, downtown Wentzville, 636-327-6914, wentzvillechamber.com/farmers.html

When it's open — 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 5-Sept. 25

Details — 15 to 20 vendors. Locally grown produce and local crafts.


FRANKLIN COUNTY

Washington Tailgate Market — 317 West Main Street, Washington, 636-239-2715, ext. 102

When it's open — 8 a.m-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 18; and 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, May 5-Oct. 27

Details — About 30 vendors selling vegetables, fruit, flowers, plants, baked goods and crafts. Live music every Saturday.


JEFFERSON COUNTY

De Soto Farmers Market — 1004 Rock Road (St. Andrews United Methodist Church parking lot), De Soto, 636-586-4570

When it's open — 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 8-Oct. 23

Details — 15 to 30 vendors selling produce, jams, baked goods, eggs, wine and crafts. Autumn Day with apple celebration is Oct. 23.


Pevely Flea Market & Farmers Market — 8773 Commercial Boulevard, Pevely, 636-475-3215

When it's open — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through October/end of harvest season

Details — Permanent stand from Stuckmeyer's Farm; additional local produce vendors on some weekends (call ahead for selection).


LINCOLN COUNTY

River Hills Market (Silex) — City park, Silex, 1-573-485-7261

When it's open — 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays of each month through November

Details — 15 to 20 vendors weekly (more for special events), featuring local produce, live birds and small livestock, as well as crafts, firewood, hay and straw. Fall poultry festival Sept. 11 featuring heritage and ornamental breeds of poultry.

River Hills Market (Troy, Mo.) — Tractor Supply Company, 170 Market Place Drive (Highway 47 west of Highway 61), Troy, 1-573-485-7261

When it's open — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., first and third Saturdays of each month through September

Details — Produce-oriented farmers market with 8 to 12 vendors weekly.


ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY

Farmington Farmers Market — VFW parking lot, 842 East Karsch Boulevard, Farmington, 1-573-756-5876

When it's open — 7-11 a.m. Saturdays, now through October; 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays May 12-October (ending date is undecided).

Details — 10 to 20 vendors selling local produce, honey, eggs, maple syrup and baked goods.


WASHINGTON COUNTY

Washington County Farmers Market, Potosi — 520 Purcell Drive (Wednesdays) and 102 North Missouri Street (Saturdays), 1-573-438-2164

When it's open — 7:30-11 a.m. or until sold out. Wednesdays, July 7-October; Saturdays, June 19-October (ending dates are undecided)

Details — About 12 vendors each Saturday; slightly fewer on Wednesdays. Local produce plus pork, honey, pies and cakes. Kickoff event with hot dogs and face-painting on July 7.