Dates: Saturday Market: April 2–November 5; Tuesday Market, May 3–September 27
Hours: 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sat, 4 p.m.–dusk Tues
Location: Center Cross
About: Live music, yoga, food trucks, and fresh produce and baked goods.
Insider Tip: If you miss Saturday, try the Tuesday afternoon market.
Photography by Paul Sableman, Wikimedia Commons
Soulard Farmers' Market
Dates: Year-round
Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed and Thu, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Sat
Location: 730 Carroll
About: The oldest farmers’ market west of the Mississippi, established in 1779.
Insider Tip: If you’re hungry for a taste of Cajun food and it’s not Mardi Gras, check out Soulard’s Cajun Corner.
Dates: April 9–November 19
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sat
Location: 6655 Delmar
About: The market is an ideal place to stop during a stroll along the Delmar Loop.
Insider Tip: Check out the Market Music Series, culinary demos, and kids’ activities
courtesy of Schlafly Farmers Market
S.O.L. Food Farmers Market (Formerly Schlafly Farmers’ Market)
Dates: May 5–October 27
Hours: 3:30–6:30 p.m. Wed
Location: 2808 Sutton
About: S.O.L. stands for “sustainable, organic, local,” and that’s just what you’ll find.
Insider Tip: Before you shop, grab a coffee at the recently expanded Living Room Coffee & Kitchen.
Photography courtesy of Ferguson Farmers' Market.
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A vendor chats with customers at the Ferguson Farmers' Market.
Dates: May 7–October 29
Hours: 8 a.m.–noon Sat
Location: 501 S. Florissant
About: Enjoy the market’s 20th season with cooking demos, food-related contests, and festivals.
Insider Tip: Can’t wait until summer? Visit the winter market on Saturday mornings at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (33 N. Clay).
Courtesy of City of Kirkwood
Kirkwood Farmers’ Market
Dates: April 3–October 1
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun
Location: 150 E. Argonne
About: Explore downtown Kirkwood and the farmers market, featuring Summit Produce, a wide selection of meat, farm-fresh eggs, breads, and cheeses.
Insider Tip: On hot days, enjoy a shaved ice from Tropical Moose, open from noon–10 p.m. during summer.
Lake St. Louis Farmers’ & Artists’ Market
Dates: April 2–October 29
Hours: 8 a.m.–noon Sat
Location: Meadows Circle, The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis
About: Peruse more than 75 vendors, with a wide range of offerings.
Insider Tip: Start your day with a free yoga session near the clock tower at 8 a.m.
courtesy of Wildwood Farmers' Market
Wildwood Farmers' Market
Dates: May 28–October 1
Hours: 8 a.m.–noon Sat
Location: 221 Plaza
About: In this market, you’ll find specialty foods, such as gourmet olive oil, pickles, and honey, as well as beautiful handmade jewelry, body-care products, and crafts.
Insider Tip: Longtime market vendor Micro Meadows recently opened a retail location at the Town Center.
courtesy of Candice Watson
Children's activities at Land of Goshen Community Market
Land of Goshen Community Market
Dates: May 7–October 15
Hours: 8 a.m.–noon Sat
Location: Corner of N. 2nd and St. Louis, Edwardsville
About: In its 26th season, the market offers fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and work from local artists.
Insider Tip: The Market Sprouts program helps teach kiddos about the importance of eating fresh, local produce by letting them sample items and tend a garden.
Farmers’ Market at The Boulevard
Dates: May 17–October 25
Hours: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sun
Location: 1 The Boulevard Saint Louis
About: Produced in partnership with the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, this market offers locally sourced food, handmade items, and music.
Insider Tip: The county doesn't allow dogs at the market (though they can come to Tower Grove Park).
Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station
Dates: May 14–October 15
Hours: 8 a.m.–noon Sat
Location: 212 E. 1st, O’Fallon, Illinois
About: This market in downtown O’Fallon offers produce, artisanal goods, and more.
Insider Tip: Catch performances from local musicians starting at 9 a.m.
Courtesy of Arnold Farmers Market
Dates: Every Saturday May 7 - October 23 (winter markets twice a month in November and December and every second Sat., January - April)
Hours: 8 a.m.- noon (winter markets 9-11:30 a.m.)
Location: Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach, Arnold
About: Located within Arnold City limits, this market offers meat, produce, baked goods, local honey, eggs, and artisan crafts.
Insider Tip: Highlights include live music, fresh breakfasts made on site, and monthly festivals
