*This guide has been updated for 2019.
The flowers are finally in bloom and the fresh produce is being loaded and transported to one of the fabulous Farmers’ Markets around the city! The smells, the sights, the relaxation, and the completion of a fresh meal on the grill brings a smile to our faces. On top of it, you know where your food is coming from and it always feels best to support local businesses.
This comprehensive guide to local Farmers’ Markets in Columbus will help you decide when and where to shop. Be sure to check out their event calendars because some of them offer live music, cooking demonstrations and other free activities. It’s fun for the whole family!
Farmers’ Markets in Columbus:
Daily
North Market
Sunday-Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. The actual outside Farmer’s Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday in 2019. (June-October)
North Market was established in 1876 and has more than 30 merchant shops set up inside selling a wide variety of items from organic produce, cheeses, meats and more. There are lots of fun events at North Market, so be sure to check out the Event Calendar.
Website: North Market Farmers’ Market
Tuesday
Pearl Market
10:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays (and Fridays) from May 24, 2019 (first Tuesday is May 28) and running through October 11, 2019. You’ll find food items and hand-crafted merchandise. The 2019 location is Gay Street and Pearl Alley.
Hilliard
4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. (May 28-September 10, 2019) at the Hilliard United Methodist Church parking lot.
Website: Hilliard Farmers’ Market
Wednesday
Delaware
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. The market will return May 25, 2019.
On the sidewalks of historic Delaware you’ll find produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and crafts.
Website: Delaware Farmers’ Market
Franklin Park Conservatory
3:30-6:30 p.m. (June 5-September 4, 2019)
You will find seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, baked goods, pork, beef, eggs and so much more! This year there will be no fees for vendors!
Upper Arlington
4:00-7:00 p.m (June 5-September 25, 2019). The location is still being finalized for 2019 and their website will be updated soon.
Website: Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market
Thursday
Bexley
4:00-7:00 p.m. (May through October 2019) at Dawson and Main. Join in for food, fun, music and community! Tentative date of May 23.
Website: Bexley Farmers’ Market
Easton
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. (May 15, 2019-November 22, 2019)
Starting on May 15, Yellowbird Foodshed will be on the Easton Town Square (Pickup at Zest) every Thursday from 4-7 PM, providing you with an easy access point to pick up your weekly food box. Easton is excited to partner with The Yellowbird Foodshed this year to bring you the Farmer’s Market To-Go!
The Yellowbird Foodshed partners with a network of small, sustainable farms in order to provide a direct connection from the farm to your table. Through the weekly food box program, they give the community a convenient way to access fresh, local food and have a true connection between farm to fork. The Easton website will be updated soon.
Website: Easton Farmers’ Market
New Albany
4:00-7:00 p.m. (June 20-September 12, 2019) at Market Square
More than 80 merchants, food trucks and live music make this a fun event! They also hold an indoor farmers market on the first Saturday of the month from November through March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Website: New Albany Farmers’ Market
Pickerington
4:00 to 7:00 p.m (June-September 2019)
Nearly 40 vendors will set up shop at this weekly farmers’ market. Shops and restaurants will also be open. They will also move their market indoors from October – May also on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Website: Pickerington Farmers’ Market
Plain City
4:30-7:00 p.m. The market starts on July 4, 2019 and will continue on Thursdays through October 3, 2019. The market is located in downtown Plain City, off of S. Chillicothe Street.
Website: Plain City Farmers’ Market
Reynoldsburg
3-6 p.m. (June 6-September 5, 2019) at 1520 Davidson Drive near Huber Park.
Website: Reynoldsburg Farmers’ Market
Union County
3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, May 23- October 3 at 4 E. Ottawa Street (Richwood Library Parking Lot).
There will be surprises at every market, so come often and find something new every time! Popular items sell out quickly, availability also depends on growing conditions.
Website: Richwood Farmers’ Market
Friday
Pearl Market
10:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. on Fridays and Tuesdays from May 24, 2019 and running through October 11, 2019. You’ll find food items and hand-crafted merchandise. The 2019 location is Gay Street and Pearl Alley.
Saturday
Canal Winchester
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (May 25-September 28, 2019) * closed July 27 and August 31.
Website: Canal Winchester Farmers’ Market
Clintonville
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. (April 27 to November 16, 2019). That’s 30 weeks of this great market!
Website: Clintonville Farmers’ Market
Delaware
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (May 25-October 26, 2019)
On the sidewalks of historic Delaware, you’ll find produce, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and crafts. Also on Wednesday each week!
Website: Delaware Farmers’ Market
Dublin
It’s back!
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Bridge Park (rain or shine). The Market will run from May 18, 2019 – September 28, 2019.
Website: Dublin Farmer’s Market
Grandview
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Tentative dates of June – October 2019) in the parking lot adjacent to Figilo’s and Vino Vino.
Website: Grandview Farmers’ Market
Granville
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (May 4-October 26, 2019) at North Main and Broadway (be sure to check their calendar to see when the location is moved to St. Edward’s Catholic Church). This is such a cute town to check out! See some ideas here: Explore Granville
Website: Granville Farmers’ Market
Grove City
8:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. (May 18-September 7, 2019) Website will be updated soon.
Website: Grove City Farmers’ Market
North Market
During the growing season, the farmers market takes place outside on the outdoor market plaza on Saturday and Sunday.
Powell
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 240 N. Liberty Street (Begins May 18- September 28, 2019 )
Website: Powell Farmers’ Market
Sunbury
9 a.m.-noon (May 18-October 12, 2019)
Website: Sunbury Farmers’ Market
Union County (Marysville)
8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. (May 18-October 5, 2019) at Partners Park
Lots of items available including fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, honey, syrup, soaps and more!
Website: Marysville Farmers’ Market
Westerville
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (May 18-October 12, 2019) on Grove Street on Otterbein Campus. Open rain or shine!
Website: Westerville Farmers’ Market
Worthington
With more than 90 vendors, this is Central Ohio’s largest farmers’ market and it is open on Saturdays throughout the whole year.
8 a.m.-12 p.m. (May-October) at 644 North High Street and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (November-April) at The Shops at Worthington Place.
Website: Worthington Farmers’ Market
Sunday
North Market
From June to October, you can find local artisans and vintage sellers selling their goods from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. outside of The North Market. Also on Saturdays!
Local Farms/Businesses
If you are up for picking strawberries, here’s a list of U-Pick Strawberry Farms in the area.
- Jacquemin Farms: *The hours vary by day and time of year. (Dublin)
- Yutzy’s Farm Market: Fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables right off the farm. (Plain City)
- Kuhlwein’s Farm Market & Deli: Besides having produce, deli meats and baked goods for sale, you can eat lunch here or grab an ice cream cone.
- Hoffman’s Farm Market Call 614-878-5161 to verify hours (Hilliard)
- Smith Farm Market (Gahanna and Columbus location) * 26 different varieties of pies and pastries
- Hidden Creek Farm (Sunbury)
- Big Walnut Farm Market (Westerville) *Be sure to check the Facebook link for hours and days open as this varies.
