What’s New in Farmers Markets in Columbus This Year

The seasonal outdoor Farmers Markets in Columbus and surrounding neighborhoods are getting started. If you are looking to find fresh produce, handmade jams, and more goodies, here is a guide to farmers markets where you can support our local farmers. For 2022, the Clintonville Market returns to their outdoor home in Clintonville at their traditional location on North High Street at Dunedin Road, the Athens Farmers’ Market celebrates 50 years, and a new market starts in Italian Village.

“The farmers market is such a unique place to shop for food,” says Michelle White, Executive Director of Common Greens. “It’s a positive social space where you can connect with and support dozens of diverse local businesses, learn where your food comes from and how it was produced. And the fruits, flowers and veggies are as fresh as you can get without making a trip to the farm yourself.”

A new market will begin in May in the Jeffrey Park neighborhood in Italian Village. The 4th Street Market will be a farmers and makers market that will host over 30 vendors, and you’ll be able to enjoy coffee, or an adult beverage while you shop.

Many enjoy Farmers Markets for the produce, but many also find the connection to neighbors to be a key part of the experience.

“The experience of seeing your neighbors every Saturday morning and sharing a smile or a laugh or a cheese recommendation is the kind of connection we now value more than ever,” says Olivera Bratich, owner of Wild Cat Gift & Party in Clintonville.

Find a Farmers Market in your neighborhood:

The Peach Truck will be visiting Ohio and delivering delicious Georgia Peaches this year at various locations around Columbus at the end of June, the end of July, and an early date in August. Get your preorder in. A 25 lb. box of peaches will be $50, a bag of pecans (10 oz. shelled and halved) will be $15.

4th Street Market. May 15, June 19, July 17, August 14, September 11, October 16. Over 30 vendors selling homemade goods, flowers, produce and local products, as well as food trucks, specialty coffee, and adult beverages. Held in the Jeffrey Park parking lot at 842 N. 4^th St., Columbus, OH 43215.

Athens Farmers’ Market. Celebrating 50 years this year with a special celebration on June 4. A bit of a drive, but this one is great. “Our farmers and producers provide the absolute best food for area shoppers all year round! What began as a handful of farmers selling their produce is now a community event showcasing farmers, orchardists, specialty food producers, bakers, horticulturalists, cheese makers and many other food-based entrepreneurs.” The market is open Saturdays Year-round from 9am-12pm; on Wednesdays from 9am-1pm, running April through November 30. Located at 1000 E. State St., Athens, OH 45701. Like them on Facebook.

Bexley Farmers’ Market, Intersection of Dawson and Main Streets, Thursdays from 4-7pm, May 19 – October 20. Locally grown produce, meats and cheeses, children’s events, food demonstrations. Like them on Facebook.

Black Radish Creamery Farm Stand at 3700 Morse Rd., Alexandria, OH 43001. Open 10am-7pm, seven days a week. More information.

Bronzeville Growers Market, Located at MPACC Box Park, Thursdays, July 7 through September 29, 3PM TO 6PM. Building a sustainable local food system in a food desert. 925 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43203. Come for the Harvest Festival, September 29.

Canal Market District, Located at 36 E. Canal St., Newark, Ohio 43055. Friday Farmers Market returns on Friday, May 6. Hours 4pm-7pm, through October. Tuesday Farmers Market opens in June and run through September. Shop from 60 of Central Ohio’s BEST local food producers and vendors. First farmers market in Licking County to accept EBT, WIC Farm Market Nutrition Program, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons. They will also have food trucks, live music, educational programs, community organizations. Like them on Facebook.

Canal Winchester Farmers Market, Downtown at 36 S. High St., Saturdays from 9am-12pm, May 28 through September 24 (rain or shine). One of central Ohio’s longest running outdoor markets, the Canal Winchester Farmers’ Market runs Saturday mornings (rain or shine). Hours are from 9am-12pm.

Clintonville Farmers’ Market. April 30 – November 19. Outdoor Saturday markets along North High Street, between Orchard Lane and W. Dunedin Road. Join us from 9am-Noon for seasonal, locally-produced, freshly-harvested Ohio food and lots of fun. Find over 50 Ohio farmers and food producers each Saturday selling fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan breads and cheeses, pasture raised meats and eggs, milk, honey, jams, cut flowers and more each week. The market also provides access to The Compost Exchange. Like them on Facebook.

Clintonville Natural Foods, 4398 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43214. Local natural foods store located in Clintonville that sells vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO food products. Extensive bulk spice and herb selection.

Columbus Public Health Market, The Market dates have not been released yet, but are usually in July and August on the CPH front lawn 240 Parsons Ave.

Delaware Farmers’ Market: The Main Street Farmer’s Market (Historic downtown Delaware), season will begin on Saturday, May 28 and run through Saturday, October 29, weather permitting. The popular markets will run from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays. The sidewalk markets are conducted on the shady side of Sandusky Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Delaware. Income-eligible senior citizens can get vouchers for farmers’ market foods from the Delaware County Council for Older Adults.

The Dublin Market, The Dublin Market will be held from 9am-12pm at Bridge Park on Longshore Street in Dublin, every Saturday from May through September. Rain or shine. It will include delicious baked goods, fresh produce, flowers, live entertainment, numerous nearby establishments, and the convenience of free parking.

Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays, June 1 through September 21. The market operates Wednesdays from 3:30–6:30pm. The Conservatory’s Farmers’ Market is located outdoors in the main Conservatory parking lot, just off of East Broad Street and two miles east of downtown Columbus. The Farmers’ Market offers a mix of local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and health and beauty products.

Franklinton Farm Stand, by Franklinton Farms is not currently running.

German Village Farmers Market at the Saint Mary School, Located on the front lawn. Every Saturday, April 30 through November 12 from 9am to noon. 700 S. Third St., Columbus, OH 43206. Lots of vendors, many women owned businesses, produce, jams, baked goods, and more. Come for the Food Truck Festival on May 13 from 6-9pm.

German Village Makers Market, Join us at the corner of City Park and Thurman for an Artisan Outdoor Market. Artists, designers, growers. A wide variety of products available. 11am to 4pm on Sundays: May 22, June 26, July 24, August 21, September 19, October 16, December 4 (Village Lights edition). Like them on Facebook.

Granville Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, May 7 to October 29; 8:30am to noon; located at Raccoon Valley Park, 1225 River Rd, Granville, OH 43023. Has been called the “best in Central Ohio.” Located 30 miles east of Columbus. More than 60 vendors this year. Like them on Facebook.

Grove City Farmers’ Market, Begins May 14. Market hours are 8am-noon. Offering peaches, homemade jellies and baked goods, tomatoes, sweet corn on the cob, sauces, fresh locally grown produce of every kind, and more. Located in Grove City’s Historic Town Center at 3444 Park Street, Grove City Ohio 43123.

Hilliard Farmers Market, Tuesdays on May 24 through September 6, located at Hilliard United Methodist Church at 5445 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard, OH. Like them on Facebook.

Lancaster Farmer’s Market, Lancaster, Every Saturday 8am-12pm, May 7 – October, 8 held at West Chestnut Street between Broad and Columbus in Lancaster, OH. The market takes place rain or shine. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but should be on a leash. Some vendors accept credit and debit cards, SNAP/EBT, Ohio Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons. Look for program signs on display by participating vendors. Like them on Facebook.

Linden Farmers Market, 2022 season not announced yet.  

Lynd Fruit Farm – Farm Market now open on Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. 9091 Morse Rd. SW, Pataskala, OH 43062

Mae’s Market – Not a traditional Farmers’ Market, but a great produce stand on the South Side of Columbus. Located at 440 Marion Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207. Open 8am-6pm every day but Sunday which is 9am-4pm.

Mount Vernon Farmers’ Market, Public Square, intersection of Main Street and High Street, First Saturdays from 9am to…