Summer Farmers Markets: The Shakedown

One of the best parts of summer is the availability of fresh, locally grown produce available at a variety of farmers markets. Supporting our local farmers and community is very important to the well-being of the local economy, and an added bonus of that is you get to form relationships with the people who are growing your family’s food. Not to mention, it is fresh!

There are several ways to obtain locally grown produce in the summer months. You can get produce every week from a farm through a CSA (community supported agriculture) program, or you can support local farmer’s markets. Here is an overview of the many farmers markets available to us in the summer!

Mondays:

The Howard Commons Farmer Market takes place at 2750 Howard Commons in Green Bay under the Arnold & Gloria Schmidt Pavilion, and the market runs from 5:00-8:00 pm. The first week of the market starts June 3 and runs through September 30.

Tuesdays:

Oconto Falls Farmers Market takes place at Highland Square in Oconto Falls starting on June 4th and runs through August 27th. The market starts at 4 and goes til 8 pm.

Wednesdays:

One of the biggest markets in the Fox Valley area that occurs on Wednesdays is the Farmers Market On Broadway. The market begins May 22nd and goes through September 25th, and runs from 3:00-8:00pm every Wednesday. While there are plenty of local produce vendors, there are also many food vendors and beer and wine stands. There is also a weekly music feature. This is one market you can truly make an evening of, all while buying your produce. However, this market is very busy, so it is not easily navigated with a stroller.

Thursdays:

There are 4 markets that occur on Thursdays, and all are very family-friendly.

The Definitely De Pere market is located in the George Street Plaza on George St. between Wisconsin St. and Broadway. The market runs from 3:00-7:00 pm and will start up June 6th and continue every Thursday until  September 26th. The De Pere market not only offers fresh produce, but also weekly events such as a kid’s market, education opportunities, or entertainment venues.

Market on Military runs from June 6st-October 31th every Thursday 3-7 pm. Located at the former Shopko at 216 S Military Ave. Don’t miss out!

The Oneida Farmer’s Market is located at N7332 Water Circle Place in Oneida, and is every Thursday from noon until 6:00pm. The market will start on June 20th, and continue every Thursday until September 26th, with the exception of the 4th of July. This market contains a variety of local goods, as well as handmade crafts.

Titletown Night Market is not exactly a “Farmers” Market but there’s live music and vendors of all kinds! Definitely a fun market to attend for a date night or with the kids. The market runs 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday from June 6 to Aug. 29 at Titletown in Ashwaubenon. No market on July 4.

Saturdays:

There are two fantastic options for Saturday Farmer’s markets, and it can truly be a weekend routine for your family.

The Downtown Green Bay farmers market is located on S. Washington St every Saturday from 7 am – noon. This year, the market will begin on May 27th and continue through October 28th, making it the longest running market in the Green Bay area. There are breakfast options, produce, crafts, fresh bread and more!

The downtown Appleton market is always a huge attraction. It boosts the most vendors of any market in the state besides that of the Madison Farmers Market. It is also a year-round market, occurring indoors November-May, and then outdoors June-October. The market has a great deal of variety, and plenty for the whole family to do, see, and buy. The market is from 8am – 12:30 pm and is located on College Avenue when it is outside.

Sundays:

Festival Foods Suamico will host a market at 2348 Lineville Road. The market is from 7am – noon, begins July 14th, and will run every Tuesday until October 13th. It’s great that Festival is working hard to promote shopping local and supporting local farms!

Know of any more markets that we missed? Comment below and we will update our information! Don’t forget to support local this summer!