From first tomatoes to fresh bread: Your guide to metro-east farmers markets
It’s finally here, that time of year when the weather is warmer and the sun shines longer. More time is spent out and about, walking and hiking, biking, planting and shopping those farmers markets.
Here’s a list of area farmers markets getting ready to kick off for the season, along with locations and operating hours.
Is there a market missing from the list? Email the details to jgreen@bnd.com.
Monroe County Farmers Market - Waterloo — 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting April 25. Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Ave., Waterloo. Local produce, homemade goods, treats, and much more. facebook.com/monroecountyfarmersmarket
Highland Community Market — 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays starting May 5. Highland Square, 1115 Broadway, Highland. Local growers, makers, food producers and organizations. Highland Parks & Recreation Facebook page
Swansea Farmers Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays starting May 7. Big R Farm & Home parking lot, 2801 N. Illinois St., Swansea. Fresh local produce, baked goods, unique handmade crafts and more. Rain or shine. facebook.com/SwanseaFarmersMarketInc
Alton Farmers & Artisans Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting May 9. Corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street, Alton. Locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables including heirloom varieties and organically grown crops, along with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, farm fresh eggs, local honey, hot and iced coffee, fresh bread and other baked goods. 618-463-1016 or facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket.
The Land of Goshen Community Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting May 9. 100 St. Louis St., Edwardsville. Open rain or shine. Fresh, local produce, artisanal goods, crafts, live music and so much more. Rain or shine. 618-307-6045 or facebook.com/goshenmarket.
Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting May 9. O’Fallon Station, 212 E. 1st St., O’Fallon. Locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, eggs, cheese and meats. A selection of bakers and sweet treats along with coffee, craft brew beverages and artisans. Live music, patio seating, food truck on site. Bicycle and pet friendly. 618-624-0139 or ofallonvinestreetmarket.com.
Litchfield Pickers Market — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Sunday of the month, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, and Oct. 11. 400 N. State St., Downtown Litchfield. An open-air market filled with antique and vintage collectibles, live music and lots of great food, plus a street of crafts and a farmers market. facebook.com/litchfieldpickersmarket
Millstadt Township Farmers Market — 3-6 p.m. Fridays starting May 15. Millstadt VFW, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. 618-476-3037 or facebook.com/MillstadtFarmersMarket.
Jarvis Square Market (Maryville Farmers Market) — 5-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, starting May 21. 112 N. Main St., Troy. Featuring goods from local farms, handmade goods and special guests. Produce, meat, dairy, honey, plants and baked goods. facebook.com/MaryvilleILFarmersMarket
Carlyle Farmers Market — 5 p.m. until dusk Fridays, May 29, June 26, July 31, Aug. 21 and Sept. 25. Carlyle VFW, 1250 Franklin St., Carlyle. Fresh produce, meat, eggs and bread. Freshly cut flowers, plants, fudge, syrup and more. Rain or shine; canceled only if serious thunderstorms are in the area. carlylelake.com/carlyle-courthouse-square-farmers-market
New Baden Farmers Market — 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29 and Sept. 26. New Baden Village Park, Veterans Memorial Parkway, New Baden. A truly unique market, no two vendors alike, live music, special events. facebook.com/newbadenfarmersmarket
Across the river
Soulard Farmers Market — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays year round. 730 Carroll St., St. Louis. Fresh produce, meat, seafood, cheese, snacks, baked goods, spices, flowers, pets and other merchandise. facebook.com/SoulardMarket/
Tower Grove Farmers Markets — 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7 and 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays, May 5 through Sept. 29. Just west of Center Cross Drive in Tower Grove Park at 4256 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis. Fresh, local produce, eggs, meats, a variety of vendors and goods. tgfarmersmarket.com
University City Farmers Market — 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. Heman Park, 7210 Olive Blvd., St. Louis. Fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, poultry, pork products, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, nuts, coffee, chocolates and more. facebook.com/UCityFmsMkt
