Farmers markets are FREE to attend, and a lot of them will offer free samples, tastings, demonstrations, and more! Buying local produce is not only better for you but is good for our local farmers and economy, so stop by one close to you! Here's a roundup of the markets in the area I'm aware of (special events are italicized):
Farmers Market at Farmpark
- Every Wednesday 3-6pm, May 18th-October 12th
- Located in the Lake Farmpark parking lot in Kirtland
- Featuring locally grown seasonal produce and products. Click here for a list of items, updated each week, that can be found at the market.
- Every Saturday 9am-noon, rain or shine, starting May 19th
- Located at Rt. 306 and Bell St. in South Russell
- Featuring lots of fresh produce, herbs, flowering plants, honey and maple syrup, handmade soaps and lotions, meat, cheese, kettle corn, jewelry, crafts, and more!
Medina Farmers Market
- Every Saturday 9am-1pm, June 2nd-October
- Located in Medina Public Square
- Featuring fresh flowers, plants, herbs, produce, foccacia, cookies, pies, and more!
North Coast Harbor Farmers Market
- Every Thursday 11:30am-2:30pm, June 2nd-September 8th
- Located on the E 9th Street Pier
- Features produce, cheese, flowers, canned items, jewelry, clothing, cooking demonstrations, and much more!
- FREE parking
- One of the top 20 Farmers Markets in the US and voted "Best Farmers Market" in Cleveland
- There are many North Union markets in the area:
- Shaker Square Market, Saturdays 8am-noon, April 7th-December 22nd. This will be followed by the Shaker Square Winter Indoor Market.
- Crocker Park Market, Saturdays 9am-1pm, April 14th-December 22nd
- Crocker Park Evening Market, Thursdays 4-7pm, June 14th-August 30th
- Chagrin Falls Market, Sundays 10am-1pm, June 3rd-October 21st
- Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Market, Wednesdays 10:30am-1:30pm, June 6th-October 24th
- Cleveland State University Market, Thursdays 11am-2pm, June 7th-September 27th
- Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Market, Wednesdays 11am-2pm, July 25th-September 26th
- Click each link for more information about each market, including location, vendors, and more!
- Flower Days at the Market on Saturday, May 19th from 9am-1pm at Crocker Park and again on Saturday, May 26th from 8am-noon at Shaker Square. It's an event focused on getting your garden and yard ready for summer. Win a FREE Troy-Bilt Lawnmower! Click here for more details.
- Every Tuesday 4-7pm, May 1st-October 30th
- Located in Lincoln Park in Tremont
- Featuring eggs, cheese, produce, spices, coffee, tea, honey, meat, bread, salsa, local artisans, musicians, and more!
- Visit their website for more information on vendors and other weekly happenings at the market
- Flower Power Dance Workshop on Tuesday, June 5th from 5:00-5:45pm for ages 3-7. Children can participate in a FREE creative movement dance class with Tremont Moves. Wear play clothes and tennis shoes. Click here for more details.
Don't see your local Farmers Market listed? Click here for an extensive list of Ohio Farmers Markets to find one near you! Enjoy!