Guide to farmers' markets in St. Louis

A guide to navigating some of the region's top farmers' markets.

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Tower Grove Farmers’ Market

  • Dates: Saturdays, April 1–November 4; Tuesdays 4 p.m.- dusk.
  • Hours: 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  • Location: West of Center Cross Drive
  • About: There will be live acoustic music at the GadellNet Saturday Sessions, yoga, food trucks, and, of course, fresh produce and baked goods.
  • Insider Tip: Kim Winn Yoga hosts drop-in yoga classes every Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Soulard Farmers' Market

  • Dates: Year-round on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
  • Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Saturday
  • Location: 730 Carroll
  • About: The historic market offers a wide variety of local products, such as spices, floral arrangements, warm baked goods, meats, and produce.
  • Insider Tip: If you’re looking for baked goods specifically, they are available on Friday and Saturdays.

U City Farmers Market

  • Dates: Saturdays, April 1–November 28 and every other Wednesday, June 1- October 25
  • Hours: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 4 to 7 p.m. every other Wednesday
  •  Location: 6655 Delmar
  • About: Missouri and Illinois farmers come together to sell their products like fresh produce, cheeses, eggs, fish, meat, jams, artisan specialities, and more.
  • Insider Tip: Look for the weekly Market Music Series, culinary demos, and children’s activities. The market will also host other timely activities, such as seasonal food preparation or wellness education.

S.O.L. Food Farmers Market (Formerly Schlafly Farmers’ Market)

  • Dates: Wednesdays, May–October
  • Hours: 3:30–6:30 p.m.
  • Location: 2808 Sutton
  • About: With a mix of local and seasonal produce, coffee, fiber crafts, and music, this farmers' market brings community and families together on Wednesday afternoons.
  • Insider Tip: Before you shop, grab a coffee at Living Room Coffee & Kitchen.

Ferguson Farmer's Market

  • Dates: Saturdays, May–October
  • Hours:  8 a.m.–noon
  • Location: 501 S. Florissant
  • About: Fresh fruits and veggies are picked within 24 hours of the market and are coupled with live music, a family-friendly atmosphere, and an array of speciality vendors.
  • Insider Tip: During the colder months, visit the winter market on Saturday mornings at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (33 N. Clay).

Kirkwood Farmers’ Market

  • Dates: Daily, April 1–October 21
  • Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday
  • Location: 150 E. Argonne
  • About: The popular market will host a variety of vendors, including Beignet All Day, Brad's Kettle Corn, Honey Bee’s Biscuit + Good Eats, and LC Coffee Roaster, as well as traditional fresh produce.
  • Insider Tip: Don't miss the seasonal Pumpkin Patch from October 1–31. And if you’re looking for a taste of barbecue, Mr. J’s BBQ will be there on Thursdays.

Lake St. Louis Farmers’ & Artists’ Market

  • Dates: Saturdays, April 1–October 28
  • Hours: 8 a.m.–noon
  • Location: Meadows Circle
  • About: At the producer-only market, visitors can shop for locally grown produce, flowers, herbs, meat, freshly baked bread, cinnamon rolls, and family-made hot tamales.
  • Insider Tip: The market operates rain or shine.

Wildwood Farmers’ Market

  • Dates: Saturdays, May 27–September 30
  • Hours: 8 a.m.–noon
  • Location: 221 Plaza
  • About: In addition to all of the traditional farmers' market offerings, it offers prepared food items, such as olive oils, honey, and pickles, as well as smoothies and hot tamales.
  • Insider Tip: Longtime market vendor Micro Meadows has opened a retail location at the Town Center.

Land of Goshen Community Market

  • Dates: Saturdays, May 13 through October
  • Hours: 8 a.m.–noon
  • Location: Corner of N. 2nd and St. Louis, Edwardsville
  • About: With a focus on quality products, the market's hosted such vendors as 222 Artisan Bakery, Gigi’s Goodies, Granny’s Goat Milk Products, and Irie Elements.
  • Insider Tip: Kiddos can learn more about fresh local produce through the Market Sprouts program.

The Boulevard Market

  • Dates: Sundays, May 7–October 29
  • Hours:  9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Location: The Boulevard in Richmond Heights
  • About: Local farmers and entrepreneurs will be selling their produce and artisanal craftworks.
  • Insider Tip: The county doesn't allow dogs at the market (though they can visit Tower Grove Park).

Arnold Farmers Market

  • Dates: Saturdays, May 6–mid-November
  • Hours: 8 a.m.–noon
  • Location: Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach, Arnold
  • About: The market offers more than 40 vendors, with plenty of opportunities to shop for veggies, eggs, and meats, in addition to enjoying breakfast.
  • Insider Tip: There are a variety of speciality markets throughout the seasons, such as the Strawberry Market.

North City Farmers' Market

  • Dates: Saturdays, May 21–October 1
  • Hours: 9:30 a.m.–noon
  • Location: 2700 N. 13th Street
  • About: With a mission to help provide North St. Louis with fresh and affordable food, the market not only offers produce but also free health screenings and healthy cooking demonstrations.
  • Insider Tip: The market is part of Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, a nonprofit that strives to help restore and strengthen the community.

Alton Farmers and Artisans’ Market 

  • Dates: Saturdays, May 13–October 21
  • Hours: 8 a.m.–noon
  • Location: Corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Henry Street in downtown Alton
  • About: Shoppers can find seasonally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as local honey, hot and iced coffee, pottery, stained glass, and more.
  • Insider Tip: Live entertainment and artists demonstrations are scheduled every week.

One Africa Farmers' Market

  • Dates: May 6, May 20, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 28
  • Hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Location: O’Fallon Park (West Florissant and Harris Avenue)
  • About: With a mission to help Black farmers and ranchers, the market focuses on Caribbean and African-inspired flavors, cooking styles, food, and entertainment. 
  • Insider Tip: There are live performances from local artists, rappers, poets, and other dynamic speakers, as well as food demonstrations representing cultures from the Caribbean to Africa.

Fenton Community & Farmers' Market

  • Dates: Thursday evenings, May 18 through September 28
  • Hours: 4 p.m.–8 p.m. 
  • Location: Meramec Greenway Shelter at Fenton City Park (995 Larkin Williams)
  • About: Locally grown produce, prepared food, flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts, plus live music and special events throughout the season. No pets at market, service animals welcome (per St. Louis County Health Code)
  • Insider Tip: New hours for 2023 and a new location, overlooking the Meramec River

Be Well Farmers' Market Bazaar

  • Dates: Wednesdays
  • Hours: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Location: 2027 Salisbury, a block from Hyde Park
  • About: Fresh, locally grown produce, fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread and pastries; artisan and food vendors; food demos; food trucks; grab-and-go meals, fresh juice, and smoothies; mocktails, plus live entertainment
  • Insider Tip: The market is operated by Be Well Artisan Eat & Drink Boutique, a not for profit shared commercial kitchen, ghost kitchen, and culinary incubator, as well as a farm-to-table cafe and bakery.  

Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers' Market in Francis Park 

  • Dates: Thursdays, May 4–October 26
  • Hours: 4–7 p.m.
  • Location: Francis Park, 5300 Donovan (corner of Donovan and Eichelberger)
  • About: The latest satellite market from the folks behind Tower Grove Farmers' Market, the South City market has expanded its dates to every Thursday this season.
  • Insider Tip: Enjoy a beer from the Rockwell kiosk as you shop.
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