These markets are the cream of the local, organic crop.
Alabama: The Market at Pepper Place
Connecting family farmers with the people of Birmingham, AL, this market boasts over 100 vendors, all based in Alabama, including seasonal food offerings, ready-to-eat food, and artisans and craftspeople.
Alaska: Homer Farmers' Market
Enjoy the finest local produce, seafood, crafts, and activities, such as a community garden and the "chef at the market" demonstrations.
Arizona: Phoenix Public Market
In addition to the open-air markets, the market also features Food Truck Fridays every Friday during lunch hour.
Arkansas: Fayetteville Farmers' Market
Up to 70 vendors turn out in the historic square gardens to offer the best in vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, and more.
California: Santa Monica Farmers' Market
Not only is this the largest grower-only certified farmers' market in Southern California, but it's also a favorite for local chefs to source their ingredients. Every Wednesday, the market also features a different restaurant from downtown Santa Monica.
Colorado: Woodland Park Farmers' Market
This market was voted Colorado's favorite outdoor farmers' market thanks to its local and regionally grown produce, meats, plants, flowers and herbs, farm-fresh eggs and dairy products, baked goods, spices, and more.
Connecticut: Coventry Farmers' Market
The state's largest and most diverse farmers' market is an outdoor market focused on preserving the tradition of small farms in the surrounding region. You can find fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, rustic breads, farmstead cheeses, European pastries, fudge, and much more.
Delaware: New Castle Farmers' Market
Open since the 1950's, the New Castle Farmers' Market is an indoor-outdoor bazaar/flea market with a mix of food, fresh flowers, vintage finds, live music, and even a hardware store.
Florida: Coconut Grove Organic Market
In addition to fresh produce, this Coconut Grove market also offers a salad bar, raw food pizzas, raw Nori rolls, and desserts.
Georgia: Peachtree Road Farmers' Market
The 13-year-old Atlanta market is the largest producer-only farmers market in the state. Guests can enjoy locally grown produce, farm-to-table meals, live music, and sample local breweries offerings.
Hawaii: Hilo Farmers' Market
With over 200 vendors selling local, fresh flowers, the best tropical, Big Island produce, and arts and crafts, this Hawaiian market will not disappoint.
Idaho: Capital City Public Market
Fresh produce is only the beginning at this Boise market—they also feature torched glassworks, gourmet foods, pastries, and homemade soaps.
Illinois: Chicago Green City Market
This market is Chicago's largest and first year-round sustainable farmers' market, connecting local farmers to restauranteurs, chefs, and the greater Chicago community.
Indiana: South Bend Farmers Market
Incorporated in 1924 (!), the South Bend market has become the best spot for locals to purchase farm-grown vegetables, fresh fruits, cheeses, eggs and meats, fresh fish and lamb, artisan baked goods, homemade candies, handcrafted jewelry, and more.
Iowa: Downtown Farmers' Market
This Des Moines market, spanning nine city blocks, supports 300 local entrepreneurs including farmers, producers, bakers, artists and more. It was also ranked #2 of the 101 Best Farmers' Markets in America two years in a row, so you know it's legit.
Kansas: Downtown Topeka Farmers' Market
Since the 1930's, this open-air Topeka market has brought out locals shopping for seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, homemade pastries, and arts and crafts, such as quilts, woodwork, and purses.
Kentucky: Lexington Farmers' Market
The traditional, outdoor market in Lexington, KY features vendors specializing in fresh produce, sweet treats like peanut brittle and popcorn, cheeses, coffee, soda and more.
Louisiana: Crescent City Farmers' Market
With various markets all around New Orleans, from uptown to downtown to the French Quarter, there are plenty of opportunities to sample fresh and local produce, Gulf shrimp, stoneground grits, award-winning pies, and rustic breads, to name a few.
Maine: Cape Ann Farmers' Market
The new market, started in 2006, attracts over 1,500 visitors per market, browsing among over 72 vendors selling things such as homemade pasta, local cheese, jams and jellies, and local produce.
Maryland: Baltimore Farmers' Market
While in Baltimore, you definitely don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Part farmers' market, part bazaar, the market features the farmers' market staple foods, but they also offer weekly cooking demos and products made by local craftsmen and artisans.
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