Food movement brings about plethora of neighborhood farmers markets

With the summer weather bearing down and fall just around the corner, the local food movement is in full swing. If you’re a fan of fresh produce and search for the best homemade goods in town, the delights of local farmers markets are surely something you can’t miss out on.

Check out our roundup of our favorite farmers markets in the area to check out this summer and fall:

Daily farmers markets

Boone County Farmers Market — As part of an educational program with the Cooperative Extension Service, this farmers market is owned and operated by the farm families in the Boone County Farmers Market Association. The fruits, vegetables, flowers and homemade goods all come exclusively from Northern Kentucky, but availability depends on the weather.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week, Memorial Day-Labor Day
Location: Large paved lot just east of the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service on Burlington Pike (KY 18)

Findlay Market — Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market and a Cincinnati favorite for residents and tourists alike, Findlay Market has a little bit of something for everyone. Indoor merchants sell meat, fish, poultry, flowers, produce, cheese, deli meats and specialty foods, and during the summer months, you can find outdoor entertainment and farmers market vendors too.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (open year round)
Location: 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine)

Liberty Center Farmers Market on the Square — Drawing from only Ohio growers, the farmers market at Liberty Center combines local food and dining. Fresh veggies, fruits, flowers and live entertainment are just some of the highlights of this weekly event. Featured vendors include Carroll Creek Farms, Five One Three Bagel Co., Irons Fruit Farm, Kona Ice and Queen City Shrub.

Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 6-Sept. 26
Location: 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township

Wyoming Avenue Farmers Market — This market is known for carrying a variety of organic products from fruits and vegetables to eggs and meats. The market carefully sources its products under sustainably-run family farms throughout Ohio; some of the vendors include 5 Oaks Organic (which also carries wool hand-spun fiber), Backyard Orchard (specializing in low-spray produce like pears and apples) and Carriage House Farm (carrying small specialty grains and farming based on polyculture).

Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, May 2 through fall (weather permitting)
Location: Wyoming Avenue at Oak on the Village Green, downtown Wyoming

Village Green Farmers Market — Local farmers, bakers, coffee roasters and crafters are just some of the vendors you'll find at the Village Green Farmers Market in Fairfield. Some of the highlights of this weekly market are fresh produce, locally raised meats, baked goods, allergy-friendly foods, handcrafted artisan goods, live music and kids activities. Some of the products found here come from vendors like Carrie’s Creations Jams and Jellies, Katie’s Classic Cookies and Wandering Coffee Company; food trucks like Legasea Café, Best Thing Smokin, Chicken Mac Truck and U-Lucky Dawg also show up on a regular basis.

Hours: 4 to 7 p.m., May-October
Location: 301 Wessel Dr. in Fairfield (between Community Arts Center and Lane Public Library)

Northside Farmers Market — Boasting farmers, bakers, prepared foods, non-food items, pantry goods and more, the Northside Farmers Market is one of the most popular in the area. From the herbs and microgreens from Jubilee Fresh Farms to the gluten free cookies, pastries and sweet breads from Sweet Siscat, there is something for everyone. The 25-30 vendors stem mainly from local businesses and farms, many of which have been featured at the market the full 10 years it has been running.

Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, year-round,
Location: Hoffner Park in Northside

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