Your 2022 guide to 25+ farmers markets in the Louisville area you don't want to miss
It's the hot, summer days of August and farmers market season is still in full swing. Most of the area markets are open Saturdays and there are several that operate Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
A full list of farmers market details broken down by county can be found at kyproud.com.
Here's what to know about the Louisville-area farmers markets:
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market
WHAT: Since 1991, this market has hosted more than 30 vendors with a diverse, high-quality selection of locally grown, locally made products. It offers seasonal fruit and vegetables, cut flowers, potted plants, meats, cheese, baked goods, omelets made to order, honey and more.
WHERE: Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church, parking lot, 1722 Bardstown Road; Deer Park Baptist Church, parking lot, 1733 Bardstown Road.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Nov. 26; 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3 through March 2023.
MORE INFORMATION: bardstownroadfarmersmarket.com
Beechmont Open Air Farmers' Market
WHAT: The market attracts supporters along Southern Parkway. See summer standards for sale like tomatoes, fruits, baked goods, meats, vegetables, eggs, honey, herbs, jams, and artisan.
WHERE: 348-398 W. Wellington Ave. (parking lot corner of Southern Parkway and Wellington Ave.)
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, now through Sept. 24
MORE INFORMATION: beechmont.org/open-air-market
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Beulah Farmers' Market
WHAT: Vegetables, baked goods, meats, jams, jellies, eggs, honey, flowers, vegetable plants, breads, crafts, and more.
WHERE: Beulah Presbyterian Church, parking lot, 6704 Bardstown Road
WHEN: 3-7 p.m. Mondays, now through Oct. 24
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market
WHAT: This market has a little bit of everything from fruits and vegetables to meats, baked goods, herbs, spices, honey, plants, sauces, sorghum, crafts and more.
WHERE: Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 Brownsboro Road
WHEN: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays, now through Oct. 27
Crescent Hill Farmers' Market
WHAT: Fruit, vegetables, meats, flowers, baked goods, coffee, soaps and more.
WHERE: Crescent Hill United Methodist Church, 201 S. Peterson Ave.
WHEN: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays now through Oct. 27
MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Service/Crescent-Hill-Farmers-Market
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Douglass Loop Farmers' Market
WHAT: Douglass Loop Farmers Market operates as a non-profit outreach mission of Douglass Boulevard Christian Church to support the stakeholders, the local farmers practicing sustainable agriculture and providing organic products. Fruits, vegetables, honey, plants, cheese, seafood, herbs, oils and vinegars, eggs, baked goods, meats (beef, chicken, pork, goat, lamb and veal), dairy products, soap honey, jams, bread, wine and more.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, now through Dec. 10
WHERE: Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, 2005 Douglass Blvd.
MORE INFORMATION: douglassloopfarmersmarket.org/
East End Farmers' Market
WHAT: Fruits, vegetables, honey, jams, salsas, flowers, homemade baked goods, specialty espresso beverages (hot and iced), cold brew, bagged coffee, bourbon barrel aged maple syrup, soaps, herbs, herbal teas, veggie plants, smoked meats, free range eggs, pasture-raised chicken, pork, beef, candles and more.
WHERE: Grace Evangelical Free Church, 13060 Factory Lane
WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 30; 2-5 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29
MORE INFORMATION: eastendfm.com
Eckert's Orchard Market
WHAT: Fruits, vegetables, fresh baked fruit pies, muffins, coffee cakes, cider, jams, jellies, salsa, cider, dressings and summer sausage, bacon, brats, and pick-your-own strawberries.
WHERE: 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
MORE INFORMATION: eckerts.com/location/versailles-orchard/
Fairdale Farmers' Market
WHAT: Fruits, vegetables, honey, baked good (gluten-free also), plants, eggs and more.
WHERE: Glory Fire & Worship Center, parking lot, 8804 National Turnpike
WHEN: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 3-6:30 p.m. now through Oct. 29
MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/FairdaleSouthendMarket/
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Jeffersontown Farmers' Market
WHAT: Vegetables, fruit, starter plants, cut flowers, meat, fish, eggs, canned goods, baked goods, desserts, coffee, candles, arts and crafts and more.
WHERE: Jeffersontown Pavilion, 10434 Watterson Trail
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, now through Oct. 29; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 5 through Dec. 17.
MORE INFORMATION: jeffersontownky.com/304/Farmers-Market
La Grange Farmers' Market & Artisans
WHAT: Kentucky Proud Market offers a variety of locally grown products. Fruits, vegetables, meat, breads, baked goods, ice cream, cheese eggs, cut flowers, ornamental grasses, fish/seafood, fruits, jams, jellies, annuals, hanging baskets, plants, herbs and spices, soap, crafts and more. lagrangemainstreet.org/farmers-market--artisans.html.
WHERE: La Grange Springs Park Farmers Market Pavilion, 206 W. Main St.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, now through Oct. 29
MORE INFORMATION: lagrangefarmersmarket.com/
Logan Street Market
WHAT: More than 30 pop-up and permanent vendors under one roof with produce, meat, breads, baked goods, honey, herbs and spices, dairy products, eggs, cut flowers, annuals, perennials, vegetables, crafts, candy, fish/seafood, jams, jellies, plants, soap, crafts, wines and more.
WHERE: Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
MORE INFORMATION: loganstmarket.com
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Middletown Farmers' Market
WHAT: Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, breads, eggs (duck, chicken), jelly, preserves, salsa, meat, native plants, sorghum and more.
WHERE: First Baptist Church, parking lot, 11721 Main St., Middletown
WHEN: 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, now through Oct. 26
Mt. Washington Farmers' Market
WHAT: Vegetables, fruit, meats, herbs, spices, soap, plants, hanging baskets, eggs (duck, chicken, quail), baked goods, fresh cut flowers, and more.
WHERE: Parking lot next to First Baptist Church (320 N. Bardstown Road) under the City Plaza Pavilion, Mt. Washington.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, now through Sept. 10
MORE INFORMATION: mtwashingtonky.org/community/farmers-market/
New Roots Fresh Stop Markets
New Roots uses cooperative economics to pool its money and SNAP Benefits on an income-based sliding scale and negotiate wholesale prices with local organic produce farmers. Everyone wins: farmers get a fair price and families facing limited resources can gain access to a consistent supply of affordable, farm-fresh, organic and seasonal produce.
New Roots Fresh Stop Markets pop up for two hours, biweekly in the community from May through October. Everyone gets the same fresh food no matter what they pay. Open to families on SNAP and/or facing limited resources. Every bag contains eight varieties of fresh, local, mostly organically-certified vegetables and some fruit. All shareholders sign up for the entire season, and bags must be pre-ordered and paid for two weeks in advance. Payments are set up automatic, recurring payments. For more information: 502-509-6770, ext. 0; newroots.org.
Shelby Park at Louisville Vegan Jerky Company
WHERE: 1311 South Shelby St.
WHEN: Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 23; Sept. 6, 20; Oct. 4, 18
Old Louisville at First Unitarian Church
WHERE: 809 S. 4th St.
WHEN: Wednesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 10, 24; Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19
West Louisville at Dare to Care Community Kitchen
WHERE: 1200 S. 28th St.
WHEN: Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, 25; Sept. 8, 22; Oct. 6, 20
Berrytown at First Baptist Church of Anchorage
WHERE: 11500 La Grange Road
WHEN: Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 2, 16, 30; Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25
California Neighborhood at California Community Center
WHERE: 1600 St. Catherine St.
WHEN: Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 16, 30; Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25
Gendler Grapevine at The J (Jewish Community Center)
WHERE: 3600 Dutchmans Lane
WHEN: Wednesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 17, 31; Sept. 14, 28; Oct. 12, 26
Southern Indiana at Sojourn Community Church
WHERE: 2023 Ekin Ave, New Albany, Indiana
WHEN: Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Aug. 18; Sept. 1, 15, 29; Oct. 13, 27
Portland at Facilities Management Services
WHERE: 1500 Lytle St.
WHEN: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 19; Sept. 2, 16, 30; Oct. 14, 28
Norton Commons Farmers' Market
WHAT: Selection of seasonal local produce, fresh meats, eggs, honey, prepared foods, baked goods, and artisan crafts. As the season progresses, vendors will have peppers, tomatoes, watermelon, beets, radishes, squash, and wildflowers. Also, shop local businesses in the retail cottages right there in the North Village Market.
WHERE: North Village Market, 6301 Moonseed St., Prospect
WHEN: noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, now through Nov. 6
MORE INFORMATION: markets.farmland.org/market/norton-commons-farmers-market/
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Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market
WHAT: The market will open for its 16th season with fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, meats, herbs, spices, sorghum, baked goods, coffee and more. It accepts SNAP and senior vouchers with the double dollar program (spend $20 and double the amount of goods, $40).
WHEN: 1007 E. Jefferson St. (corner of Jefferson and Baxter)
WHERE: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, now through Oct. 25
MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/PhoenixHillNuLuFarmersMarket
Prospect Area Farmers' Market
WHAT: Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, bread, cider, eggs (chicken and duck), cut flowers, plants, jams, jellies, preserves, salsa, sauces, spices, herbs, honey, crafts, candles and more.
WHERE: New Goshen Presbyterian Church, parking lot, 12900 W. Highway 42, Prospect, Kentucky
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, now through Oct. 29
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market
WHAT: The great thing about this market is it's at the steps of Rainbow Blossom's flagship store in St. Matthews. Vendors include local farmers, food artisans and crafters who bring the best in just-picked produce, organic meats, fresh eggs, baked goods, preserves, ready-to-eat items, and hand-crafted goods.
WHERE: 3738 Lexington Road
WHEN: noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, now through Nov. 20
MORE INFORMATION: rainbowblossom.com/farmers-market
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Riverside Farmer's Market
WHAT: Fruits, vegetables, craft vendors, workshops and entertainment.
WHERE: Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, now through Sept. 25
MORE INFORMATION: 502-935-6809; riverside-landing.org
St. Matthews Farmers' Market
WHAT: The market will open for its 16th seasonwith more than 40 farms and vendors selling fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, fruit, hot breakfast, flowers and more.
WHERE: Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, now through Sept. 24
MORE INFORMATION: smfarmersmarket.com/
Shepherdsville Farmers' Market
WHAT: This market will have vegetables, fruit, candy, soap, crafts, hanging baskets, honey, meat, crafts, candles, native plants, furniture, ornamental grasses, baked goods and more.
WHERE: 170 W. Joe B. Hall Ave., Shepherdsville
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, now through Oct. 8
Taylorsville Farmers' Market
WHAT: Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, herb, spices, annuals, meat, candles, crafts, honey, wood products, soap and more.
WHERE: Parking lot beside Fresh Take Market, 751 Taylorsville Road
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, now through Oct. 29
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West Point Farmer's Market
WHAT: Fruits, vegetables, jam, jellies, arts and craft, meat, plants, flowers, baked goods and more.
WHERE: 100 Main St., now through Oct. 29.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, now through Oct. 29
Westport Road Baptist Farmers' Market
WHAT: Fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, cut flowers, meat, baked goods, plants, crafts, and more. Also a food court with food trucks.
WHERE: 9705 Westport Road
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, now through Oct. 29
Southern Indiana Farmers' Markets
Corydon Farmers' Market
WHAT: Vegetables, fruit, breads, jams, kimchi, meat, crafts, produce food trucks and more.
WHERE: 124 S Mulberry St., Corydon, Indiana
WHEN: 4-7 p.m. Fridays, now through Oct. 28
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Harrison County Farmers' Market
WHAT: A variety of Kentucky Proud locally grown and produced items. Bedding plants, flowers, produce, fruits, baked goods, jams, honey, soaps, eggs, herbs and more.
WHERE: Corydon New Hope Wesleyan Church, 1390 Old Highway 135 NW, Corydon, Indiana
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, now through Oct. 29 p.m.
Jeffersonville Farmers' Market
WHAT: The Big Four market operates at the foot of the pedestrian bridge just over the Ohio River. Produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, flowers and more.
WHERE: Big Four Station, West Market St. and Mulberry St., Jeffersonville, Indiana
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, now through Oct. 29
Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyards
WHAT: Farm market, winery, ice cream, cheese shop are open all year round. Market has fruits, vegetables, baked goods and u-pick fruits (May 18-Sept. 15).
WHERE: 19816 Huber Road, Starlight, Indiana
WHEN: Summer hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, now through Sept. 24.
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New Albany Farmers' Market
WHAT: This farmers market is in the heart of town and is open year-round. The New Albany Farmers Market is managed by Develop New Albany, a downtown revitalization association, with help from local volunteers. Fruit, vegetables and more.
WHERE: City Square, corner of Bank and Market Streets, 202 E. Market St.
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, now through Oct. 1; 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, now through Sept. 28.
MORE INFORMATION: developnewalbany.org
Reach News Clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville farmers markets 2022: A look at what markets are open
