Nothing beats farm-fresh produce, homemade treats, and handmade goodies! The Cedar Rapids area provides plenty of opportunities to stock up on your faves! Get all the details you need to know in our Cedar Rapids Area Farmers’ Markets Guide!!
Cedar Rapids
Downtown Farmers’ Market
Where: Downtown Cedar Rapids between Second and Fourth Avenues SE and Second and Sixth Streets SE.
When: 1st and 3rd Saturdays from May 25th-August 17th plus September 21st, 2019
Time: 7:30 a.m.-Noon
What: The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers’ Market, presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, has become one of the largest open-air markets in the Midwest. The event is produced by the Economic Alliance and averages 14,000 patrons per market. The event features nearly 200 local Iowa vendors offering an array of products from fresh produce and flowers to meats and artisan gifts.
Lion Bridge Farmers’ Market
Where: Lion Bridge Brewing Company’s Parking Lot, 59 16th Ave SW
When: May 30th and September 5th, 2019
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
What: This has become a yearly tradition! We love having our summer evening farmers market at Lion Bridge Brewing Company’s Parking Lot. Enjoy a beer while you shop from local vendors and enjoy music outdoors. Live music by The Banboozlers.
Market After Dark
Where: Downtown Cedar Rapids between Second and Fourth Avenues SE and Second and Sixth Streets SE.
When: August 24th, 2019
Time: 6:30-11:00 p.m.
What: Market After Dark offers a variety of vendors mixed with lively stage and street entertainment, creating a unique nightlife opportunity for downtown Cedar Rapids. On average, this event brings more than 40,000 people downtown for food, beer, wine, art, entertainment and more!
Noelridge Farmers’ Market
Where: Noelridge Park Market, 4900 Council Street NE, Corner of Collins Road and Council Street NE
When: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays (except 5/27 and 9/2) from May 1st-October 11th, 2019
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
What: The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department operates the Noelridge Farmers’ Market from May through October. Vendors lease the stalls from the City to sell fruits, vegetables, meats, and crafts to local consumers.
Hiawatha
Hiawatha Farmers’ Market
Where: 10th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park
When: Sundays, April 28th-October 27th, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
What: Hiawatha Farmers Market brings the taste of Iowa Producers to you.
Marion
Marion Farmers’ Market
Where: Taube Park, 2200 31st Street
When: Saturdays from May 4th-September 28th, 2019
Time: 8:00-11:30 a.m.
What: The Marion Farmers’ Market offers a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts, and much more. Stop by Taube Park on Saturday mornings and check out all the fantastic offerings that are produced right here in your own community.
Uptown Marion Market
Where: City Square Park, 2200 31st Street
When: Second Saturdays from June 8th-August 10th and September 28th, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Sep 28)
What: The Uptown and Fall Marion Markets offer fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, Iowa wines, and a wide variety of artisan items – all from local vendors. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy live entertainment from some of the areas finest musicians.
Mount Vernon
Summer Farmers’ Market
Where: First Street Community Center Front Lawn, 221 First Street NE
When: Thursdays from May 2nd-September 30th, 2019
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
What: The products offered at the Mount Vernon Summer Farmers’ Market are raised, produced, or created in Mount Vernon and the surrounding community.
Other Linn County Farmers’ Markets
Central City Farmers’ Market
Where: Mainstreet
When: Thursdays from June 6th-September 26th, 2019
Time: TBA
Ely Farmers’ Market
Where: Ely City Hall, 1570 Rowley St.
When: Saturdays from May 4th-October, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
What: Our market features local vendors offering homemade, handmade and homegrown goods. Recent markets have featured locally grown produce, baked goods, candles, hair accessories, jewelry, forced bulb arrangements, local authors, jellies.
