Kansas City is home to more than 30 farmers' markets. They range from small markets selling exclusively organic produce to the City Market with more than 140 local vendors. You can purchase fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, homemade soaps, baked goods, and even live animals. If you are new to the world of the farmers market, this simple guide will get you started!
In addition to markets, another great source is the Missouri Food Finder. Farmers, growers, and local suppliers can enter basic information about the food they sell, location, and contact information so customers can find local food sources at MoFoodFinder.org.
We're also fans of the Facebook Groups Shop Kansas Farms and Shop Missouri Farms where you can make arrangements to buy locally grown food online!
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What to Bring to the Farmers Market:
- Comfortable shoes and bottled water
- Shopping bags (Some vendors provide them, but it’s always good to reuse.)
- Cash in small bills (Many vendors do accept credit cards or checks; however, many do not.)
- Wheels! If you plan to purchase large quantities of produce, a wagon or cart will come in handy.
- Coolers with ice if you’re concerned about berries, cheeses, and other new purchases arriving home fresh after a day in the summer sun.
Farmers Market Shopping Tips:
- Know what is in season. Read farmers market sites and Facebook pages before you head out for "in season tips."
- Shop early in the day for the freshest produce OR shop late in the day for the best bargains.
- Let the kids choose something new. Encourage your children to choose a new fruit or vegetable to try. It helps broaden the horizons of young taste buds and teaches kids to explore. They’ll enjoy eating food from a farmer they personally meet!
- Get to know vendors. “Take time to walk the entire market before making your purchases. Observe and talk to the other customers to see which vendors are the most popular and reliable. Most importantly, ask questions. Who grew the product and where did it come from? How was it grown?” says Tim Sullivan of Sullivan’s Greenhouse. “Many vendors supplement their offerings with products purchased from who-knows-where. Some vendors don't produce anything they sell. It takes time to get to know your vendors. If you aren't satisfied with something you bought, let the vendor know about it the next week. His response will tell you a lot about him.”
Key to Kansas City's Farmers Markets:
* = Small farmers market (10 tables or fewer)
**= Medium farmers market (11-50 tables)
***= Large farmers market (50 tables or more)
🚗= Drive-thru Market due to COVID-19
Kansas City Area Farmers Markets:
107th Street Farmers Market / Grand Court Farmers Market*
- When: November-March: Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM
- Where: Grand Court Retirement Center, 501 W. 107th St, Kansas City, MO.
- Features: Organic/natural market with produce, plants, soaps, jewelry, organic meats, goat’s milk, eggs, and baked goods.
- When: April to October Saturday from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where: 520 High St. Market, Baldwin City, KS
- Features: Baked goods, Arts & crafts, Flowers, Eggs, Herbs, Vegetables, Honey, Jams
- When: June - Oct.: Thursday from 4-7 PM
- Where: Belton Assembly of God (613 E North Ave, Belton, MO 64012)
- Features: Find fresh produce, baked goods and homemade items from local vendors.
Blue Springs Downtown Farmers Market **
- When: First weekend of May-last weekend of October: Saturday, 7 AM-Noon
- Where: 11th & Main, Blue Springs, MO.
- Features: Homegrown fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats and many other items that are grown or made by hand.
Briarcliff Village: Green Acres Farmers Market *
- When: Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sundays 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Where: Briarcliff Village, 4151 N. Mulberry Dr., Kansas City, MO, www.briarcliffvillagekc.com
- Features: Fresh-picked produce; salsas & jams; natural meats; specialty products; demos at GreenAcres; plants, flowers & herbs; specialty burgers inside on the GreenAcres Grill; live music and so much more!
- When: EVERY SATURDAY from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where: HJ’s Community Center | 6425 Wornall Road, KC, MO.
- Features: organic, local, vendor-only market where you will find just-picked, farm-fresh vegetables and herbs, bright flowers, delicious meats, eggs from free-range chickens, freshly prepared breads and baked goods including many vegan and gluten-free items, fresh juices, and a place to sit and take in the scene.
- When: May-October: Wednesday, 3:00-7:00 and Saturday, 7:30-Noon
- Where: Family Center's Parking lot in front of the Movie Theater close to I-49 (old US HWY 71) and M-291., Harrisonville, MO.
- Features: Traditional farmers market.
City Market ***
- When: Year-round: April-October Saturdays 8 am-3 pm. Sundays 9 am-3 pm. June-August Wednesday Mini Market 10 am-2 pm. November-March Saturdays & Sundays 9 am-3 pm. Beginning the first weekend of April, the Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sundays, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.*
- Where: 20 E. 5th Street, KC, MO.
- Features: With more than 140 vendor stalls, this is the largest farmers market in the KC area. Bedding plants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked goods, pastries, honey, flowers, and crafts made by local artisans are for sale. The market also hosts festivals and special events year-round.
Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market **
- When & Where: The Wednesday Market will open on in April at Second Street and Douglas Street in Downtown Lee’s Summit. The Wednesday Market will be open every Wednesday from 8 am until 12 pm until mid-November. The Saturday Market will operate at Abundant Life Church again. The market will open on Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm. The Saturday Market will be open every Saturday until mid-November.
- Features: 50 vendors featuring a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods, handmade goods, and much more.
- When: Open Saturdays (May to October) from 8am to 1pm
- Where: Drumm Farm 3210 S Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO.
- Features: Drumm staff and children plant a 4-acre garden and care for livestock. Children on campus participate in farm operations, giving them an opportunity to learn valuable life skills. The public is invited to shop at Drumm Market to help teach these skills to the children.
- When: Saturdays 8am-1pm
- Where: Atkins-Johnson Farm (4109 Pleasant Valley Road, Gladstone, MO 64119)
- Features: Purchase all your favorite farmers market goods including produce, farm-raised beef of all varieties, fresh eggs, jams & jellies, and baked goods. Cool-weather produce includes spinach, radish, lettuce, kale, greens, beets, and much more.
- When: Grandview's Farmers Market every Saturday, 8am-12 pm. It begins in June and runs until the last weekend in September.
- Where: The Grandview Amphitheater (13501 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO 64030)
- Features: With a variety of local vendors, The Grandview Farmers Market has everything from fresh produce, homemade goodies, and hand-made items! Follow them on Facebook at Grandview Farmers Market to stay up to date on what will be at market each week.
Independence Farmers Market at the Uptown Market **
- When: May-Oct Saturdays 6 AM- 1 PM and June - Oct Wednesdays 6 AM-1 PM. In addition to the Farmers Market, held seasonally May - October each Saturday; and the Winter Market, held seasonally December - April the first Saturday of each month, the facility is designed as a mixed-use space.
- Where: 211 Truman Rd., Independence, MO
- Features: Along with the produce, plants, jams, jellies, and baked goods, salsa, BBQ sauces, peppered jams, pickles, pasteurized cheeses, and meats are now available at the market.
Kansas City Kansas Farmers Market ***
- When: The KCK Farmers' Market operates THREE locations in Wyandotte County. June-October 7:30am- 1pm
- Where: Tuesday In front of Catholic Charities 2220 Central Ave, KCK 66102. Wednesday Behind the Health Department 6th & Tauromee, KCK 66101. Thursday At KCK Community College Campus Blvd & Argentine Ln. Kansas City, KS 66112
- Features: Organic local products, including produce, specialty meats, honey, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads and pies, eggs, and more.
Kansas City Organics Farmers Market *
- When: May-October: Saturday, 8:00am-12:30pm
- Where: Minor Park, just east of Holmes on Red Bridge Road (111th Street), Kansas City, MO.
- Features: Organic family farmers offer fresh-picked, locally grown produce, natural specialty meats, honey, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads and pies, eggs, fresh-brewed "fair trade" coffee and more.
- When: Saturdays, 07:00 AM. until 12:00 Noon.
- Where: Haymarket Square corner of 7th & Cherokee, Leavenworth, KS.
- Features: All produce and products are grown or made by the vendors. All vendors are within 50 miles of the market.
- When: 2020 Season:SATURDAYS: May 16–Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to noon (First hour reserved for at-risk shoppers)TUESDAYS: May 26–Sept. 1: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (First hour reserved for at-risk shoppers).
- Where: Lenexa Farmers Market is located on the bottom floor of the parking garage at the Lenexa civic campus. If you are using GPS to get here, use 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219 as the address. Free parking is available on the upper floors of the parking garage. Due to construction happening around the area, use the map below to find the best way to get to the parking garage.
- Features: Fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, baked goods, flowers and more. Each Saturday and Tuesday during the Market season, you can expect a great selection of products from vendors who care about their products. All products are required to be sourced within 250 miles of Lenexa, meaning the Lenexa Farmers Market is just about as local as it gets. See details, vendors and other information at Lenexa.com/FarmersMarket
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Baldwin City Farmers Market
520 High St. Market, Baldwin City, KansasBaked goods, Arts & crafts, Flowers, Eggs, Herbs, Vegetables, Honey, Jams
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Belton Farmers Market
602 Maurer Pkwy, Belton, MissouriFind fresh homegrown produce, home baked goods and homemade items from local vendors.
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Blue Springs Downtown Farmers Market
Homegrown fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats and many other items that are grown or made by hand.
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City Market
Open daily and featuring an eclectic mix of dining, shopping, entertainment, and attractions in a unique open-air setting, the City Market offers visitors a variety of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, specialty groceries, flowers, and gift items.
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Drumm Farm Market
3210 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MissouriDrumm staff and children plant a 4-acre garden and care for livestock. Children on campus participate in farm operations, giving them an opportunity to learn valuable life skills.
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Gladstone Farmers Market
7010 North Holmes Street, Gladstone, MissouriThe best quality selection of fresh vegetables, fruits and beef in the Northland. Our vendors are committed to bringing their customers the best each and every market day.
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GreenAcres Market KC
Your healthy food experts- Organic foods, specialty foods, fresh organic salad bar, Deli, free Wi-Fi, books, supplements, cosmetics...and much more!
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Independence Uptown Market
In addition to the Farmers Market, held seasonally May - October each Wednesday and Saturday; and the Winter Market, held seasonally December - April the first Saturday of each month, the facility is designed as a mixed use space.
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KC Organics Farmers' Market
1235 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MissouriOur organic family farmers offer fresh-picked, locally grown produce, natural specialty meats, honey, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads and pies, eggs, fresh-brewed "fair trade" coffee and more.
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Kansas City Kansas Farmers Market
1120 Central Ave., Kansas City, KansasOrganic local products, including produce, specialty meats, honey, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads and pies, eggs, and more.
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Leavenworth Farmers Market
7th Street and Cherokee, Leavenworth, KansasAll produce and products are grown or made by the vendors. All vendors are within 50 miles of the market. Eat Fresh and Buy Local
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Lenexa Farmers Market
17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KansasFresh vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, baked goods, flowers, body care products and more! Everything at the Lenexa Farmers Market is locally raised, grown or made within 250 miles.
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Liberty Farmers Market
1332 W Kansas St., City of Liberty, Missouri100% vendor-grown produce(vegetables and fruits), flowers,herbs and eggs and spring transplants, 100%vendor-made jellies, pickles and jams, 100%vendor-baked pies, breads& cinnamon rolls, and a few 100% vendor-worked hand-made items.
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Merriam Farmers' Market
Merriam has one of the most beautiful, covered facilities in the metropolitan area. For shoppers and vendors: Located in the downtown Merriam historic district. Free, close, and convenient parking. FREE live entertainment and family-fun activities.
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Mission Market
5635 Johnson Dr, Mission, Kansas 66202The Mission Market runs Thursdays 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. June through August. We feature locally grown produce, honey, and wildflowers, unique specialty foods and baked goods, and arts and crafts from local makers.
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- When: May-October: Wednesdays from 7:00 AM to Noon
- Where: Feldman's,1332 W Kansas St, Liberty, MO.
- Features: All produce is locally grown on farms around the Northland, not shipped in from a thousand miles away! The market sells fruits and vegetables throughout the season to sate your appetite.
- When: Saturdays through the summer, 8:00-sold out
- Where: 135th & Holmes, Kansas City, MO
- Features: Fresh produce.
- When: First Sat of May - Last Sat of Sept.: Saturday, 7am-1pm
- Where: Marketplace, 5572 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS.
- Features: Traditional farmers market with special events and concerts throughout the season. Merriam has one of the most beautiful, covered facilities in the metropolitan area. Features include: Located in the downtown Merriam historic district . Beautiful park environment with access to the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail and Werner Park. Free live entertainment and family-fun activities (Cancelled during COVID-19). Free, close, and convenient parking. Convenient access from 1-35 and Johnson and Merriam Drive. 36 covered vendor spaces with access to electricity. Market supervisor on duty each Saturday. Restroom facilities.
- When: June - August: Thursdays 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. No market on July 4.
- Where: 5635 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS.
- Features: Traditional farmers market with special events, crafters, vendors, and food trucks throughout the season.
- When: Saturdays from Apr. 24 - Oct.: Operating from 7:30 a.m. until items are sold. and Wednesdays from May 12 to Aug. : Operating from 7:30 a.m. until items are sold.
- Where: Stagecoach Park, 1205 E. Kansas City Rd. and Black Bob Park, 14500 W 151st St., Field One
- Features: Locally grown fresh produce and/or plants and fresh flowers. The intent of the market is to offer primarily for retail sale only products that can be grown in this geographic area and is not refined and/or made into another product. This market is not intended to operate as a wholesale outlet.
Overland Park Farmers Market **
- When: Saturday Markets run from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. April 28-September 22, and 8 a.m.-Noon, September 28-November 16. Wednesday Markets run from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 22-September 25.
- Where: Marty between 79th and 80th, Overland Park, KS.
- Features: Vendors offer customers a wide variety of products including fresh produce, local foods, and unique specialty items. Many special events offered throughout the season.
- When: May- Aug : Saturday, 7:30-11:00am
- Where: Park Square, Downtown Paola, KS.
- Features: Traditional farmers market with dozens of local vendors of produce, meat, and homemade items.
- When: mid-April-last weekend of October: Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m and 2nd Wednesday in June to 2nd Wednesday in September: Wednesday from noon - 4 pm
- Where: English Landing Park, Parkville, MO.
- Features: Fresh baked goods, honey, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Special events are also offered throughout the season.
- When: May October: Wed. 4-7 pm
- Where: parking lot at W. Center & S. Main, Peculiar, MO
- Features: The market will feature farmers, vendors, craftsmen, and artists selling products that are grown, raised and produced within a 100-mile radius of the market.
Raymore Original Town Farmers Market *
- When: between 4 and 7 p.m. every Tuesday June to September.
- Where: 214 N. Washington, Raymore, MO
- Features: Fresh, local, natural, and organically grown produce. It is a vendor/ producer vendor market.
- When: May-November: Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm
- Where: 10170 E. 62nd St, Raytown, MO.
- Features: Fresh, local, natural, and organically grown produce. It is a vendor/ producer vendor market.
Rosedale Farms Farmers Market Sunday*
- When: May 19 - Sept. 29, Sundays 10am-2pm, music from 11am-1pm
- Where: Commerce Bank 4020 Rainbow Blvd. KC, KS.
- Features: The mission of our market is to create a low-cost, accessible place for Rosedale residents to learn about and purchase healthy food.
Shawnee Moonlight Farmers Market **
- When: Third Thursdays May - Oct: from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Shawnee City Hall parking lot, 11110 Johnson Dr., Shawnee KS.
- Features: Locally grown fresh produce, eggs, jams, honey, bread, baked goods, crafts, etc.
- When: June-September: Saturday, 7:30-11:00am
- Where: 406 W. Nichols, Spring Hill, KS.
- Features: Fresh vegetables, fruits, jams and jellies, fresh-cut flowers, herbs, fresh-baked breads, and handcrafted items.
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