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Enjoy summer bounty at farmers markets

Local markets are chock-full with seasonal produce, and farmers and makers are carrying the best local ingredients you can buy.

So, it’s no surprise that the first week in August is National Farmers Market Week.

What’s currently in season and where’s your nearest market?

We’ve got you covered to help you find the best farmers market haul of the season.

Fruits and vegetables in season and at markets now

  • Beets
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Flowers
  • Herbs (Cilantro, Dill, Lavender, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme)
  • Eggplant
  • Garlic Scapes
  • Green Beans
  • Green Onions
  • Greens (Arugula, Kale, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard)
  • Kohlrabi
  • Microgreens
  • Mushrooms
  • Okra
  • Onions
  • Peaches
  • Peppers
  • Potatoes
  • Radishes
  • Snap Peas
  • Tomatoes
  • Turnips
  • Yellow Squash
  • Zucchini

This listing provides an overview of what is seasonally available. Check the listings and links below to explore current offerings at local markets.

Farmers Markets across the metro

To locate farmers’ markets throughout the United States, go to the USDA Local Food Directory and search by city and state.

* Organic markets

CASS COUNTY, MO

Belton Farmers Market, 613 E North Ave., Belton, MO
Thursdays, 4 – 7 p.m., May – September

Cass County Farmers Market, Family Center’s parking lot, I-49 and M-291, Harrisonville, MO
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., April – October

Peculiar Chamber Farmers and Artisans Market, 500 Schug Ave., Peculiar, MO
Wednesdays, 4 – 7 p.m., June – October

Raymore Farmers Market, Centerview, 227 Municipal Cir., Raymore, MO
Tuesdays, 4 – 7 p.m., June – September
 

CLAY COUNTY, MO

Gladstone Farmers Market, Atkins-Johnson Farm, 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Gladstone, MO
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., May – October

Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market, Liberty Square, 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO
Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., May – October



DOUGLAS COUNTY / LAWRENCE, KS

Lawrence Farmers Market, 824 New Hampshire St. 
Saturdays, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m., April – August

JACKSON COUNTY, MO

* Brookside Farmers Market, HJ’s Community Center, 6425 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., April – October

City Market, 20 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., April – October and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., November – March
Sundays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., April – October and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., November – December

117 St. Farmers Market, 636 E. 117th St., Kansas City, MO
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Year-round

Grandview Farmers Market, The View social wing parking lot, 13500 Byars Rd., Grandview MO 
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., June – September

Independence Farmers Market, 211 W. Truman Rd., Independence, MO
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., June – October
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., May – October

Ivanhoe Farmers Market, 37th and Woodland Ave., Kansas City, MO
Second Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., June – September

Lee’s Summit Farmers Market, Corner of 2nd and Douglas Streets, Lee’s Summit, MO
Wednesdays, Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12p.m., April – November

 

JOHNSON COUNTY, KS

De Soto Farmers Market, 520 N. Main St., DeSoto, KS
Saturdays, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., May – October

Merriam Farmers Market, Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Dr., Merriam, KS
Saturdays, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m., May – September

Mission Farm and Flower Market, 5635 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS
Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., June-August

Olathe Farmers Market, Black Bob Park, 14500 W. 151st St., Olathe, KS
Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., May 8 – September 11
Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., April 27 – October 19

Olathe Farmers Market, Downtown Olathe, 219 W. Loula St., Olathe, KS
Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. – sellout, May – September
Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. – sellout, April – October

*Downtown Olathe Farmers Market will be at Stagecoach Park April 27, May 4, May 8. May 11, May 15, May 18 and May 22.

Overland Park Farmers Market, 7950 Marty St., Overland Park, KS
Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., June 5 – September 4
Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., April 20 – September 28   |   8 a.m. – 12 p.m. October 5 – November 23

Lenexa Farmers Market, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., April 27 – October 26
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., May 28 – April 27

 

PLATTE COUNTY, MO

Parkville Farmers Market, English Landing Park, Parkville, MO
Wednesdays, 12 – 4 p.m., June 12 – September 11
Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., April 27 – October 26

WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KS

Bonner Springs Farmers Market, Centennial Park, 206 E. Cedar St., Bonner Springs, KS
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., May – October

KC Farm School at Gibbs Road Market, 2443 S. 42nd St., Kansas City, KS
Wednesdays, 4 – 7 p.m., starts May 22

KCK Farmers Market, The Merc Co+op, 501 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., May 13 – September

If you find a market that’s not listed here, email [email protected] with the market name, website and location, and we’ll add it.

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