Farmers’ markets are one of our favorite parts of life in Louisville. There is no better way to get outside with your friends and neighbors and meet the people who grow delicious, locally grown produce. But Louisville farmers’ markets are more than just in-season fruits and vegetables – although they are the main event. Many markets host great social events, with live music, craft demonstrations, plant starts for your own garden, wine tastings and food made on the spot by some of the best restaurants and food trucks in town. The Original Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market, with local farmer and restaurant owner Ivor Chodkowski selling vegetables from Field Day Family Farm and serving up omelettes in an adjoining booth, is a perfect example. And both the St. Matthews Farmers’ Market, celebrating 11 market years this season, and the Douglass Loop Farmers’ Market, held in the grassy, tree-filled space in front of the Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, are popular for their Saturday morning family-festival feel.
A beautiful array of vegetables found at the Original Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market. Image: Original Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market
We are also excited to welcome new farmers’ markets to the list this year. The Louismill Anchorage Farmers’ Market joined the scene mid-summer last year, and this season it looks even more promising. The team behind the market, Tom Edwards and Lori Himmelsbach, will soon open their downtown Anchorage artisan pizzeria and bakery, MozzaPi and Louismill, and we can’t wait to move from the parking lot farmers’ market to grab a pizza or a loaf of bread inside their new space.
Schnitzelburg Community Farmers’ Market, found at the corner of Shelby and East Burnett streets, kicked off its first season this April and already has a following. Created to serve the Smoketown, Schnitzelburg and Germantown neighborhoods, this new farmers’ market features some of our favorite vendors, like Pure Pollen Flowers, Elixir Kombucha, Caught Wild sustainable salmon, Grasshoppers and more.
A few SB tips to make your farmers’ market outing a success:
- Bring your own bags. Many vendors will have plastic, but a good bag is not only more sustainable, it’s far more manageable than a tangle of plastic hanging from your wrist.
- Bring cash. Lots of vendors accept credit and debit cards, but cash is definitely preferable.
- Check to see if pets are OK. We all love our dogs, but some markets don’t allow them. Check websites and social media first before bringing your pup along.
- Check the weather. Many farmers markets go on rain or shine, but some of the smaller markets will close based on the weather.
We look forward to seeing you out, supporting local farmers and enjoying the freshest flavors of the season!
Meet a local farmer at one of Louisville’s fantastic farmers’ markets throughout the city, like the St. Matthews Farmers’ Market. Image: Rachel Stump
MONDAYS + THURSDAYS
The Temple Farmers’ Market
5101 US Hwy. 42, Louisville, KY 40241 • (502) 423-1818
Hours: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open: April through November
More info: thetemplelouky.org
TUESDAYS
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers’ Market
829 East Market St., Louisville, KY 40206 • (502) 262-7194
Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Open: May 16 through late October
More info: facebook.com/PhoenixHillNuLuFarmersMarket
WEDNESDAYS
Norton Commons Farmers’ Market
Town Center: Intersection of Norton Commons Boulevard and Meeting Street in Norton Commons, Prospect, KY 40059 • (502) 459-6417
Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Open: May 17 through mid-September
More info: nortoncommons.com
Fresh eggs can be found at many farmers’ markets throughout Louisville almost any day of the week.
THURSDAYS
Gray Street Farmers’ Market
400 block of East Gray Street, between S. Preston and S. Jackson Streets, Louisville, KY 40203
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open: May 18 through October 26
More info: louisville.edu
Lyndon Farmers’ Market
7515 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222 • (502) 425-2266
Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Open: May 11 through October 26
More info: facebook.com/Lyndon-Farmers-Market
FRIDAYS
Crescent Hill Farmers’ Market
201 South Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 • (812) 968-3693
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Open: June 16 through October
More info: hambleyfarms.com
SATURDAYS
Original Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market
1722 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205 • (502) 220-0947
Hours: January through March, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; April through December, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open: Year-round
More info: bardstownroadfarmersmarket.com
Farmer and local restaurant owner Ivor Chodkowski prepares his famous omelettes at the Original Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market almost every Saturday.
Beechmont Open Air Market
4574 South Third St., Louisville, KY 40214 • (502) 367-2652
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open: June 10 through October 7
More info: facebook.com/beechmontopenairmarket
Douglass Loop Farmers’ Market
2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205 • (812) 968-3693
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open: March 4 through December
More info: douglassloopfarmersmarket.com
The Douglass Loop Farmers’ Market has a family-friendly, festival atmosphere and some of the best vendors in Louisville. Image: Douglass Loop Farmers’ Market
Jeffersontown Farmers’ Market
10434 Watterson Trail City Pavilion, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 • (502) 727-9536.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open: May 6 through late October, first and third Saturdays only
More info: facebook.com/JeffersontownFarmersMarket
La Grange Farmers’ Market
100 W. Main St., La Grange, KY 40031 • (502) 243-3721
Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Open: May 13 through late-October
More info: lagrangefarmersmarket.com
Louismill Anchorage Farmers’ Market
Louismill Restaurant and Bakery
12102 La Grange Road, Louisville, KY 40223 • (502) 494-7012
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open: May 16 through late October
More info: louismill.com/anchorage-farmers-market
New Albany Farmers’ Market
202 E Market St., New Albany, IN 47150 • (812) 968-3693
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open: Year-round
More info: www.newalbanyfarmersmarket.com
New Roots Russell Fresh Stop Market
426 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40203 • (502) 509-6770
Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open: June 17 through November 4, every other Saturday only
More info: newroots.org/russell-neighborhood-market
Find more New Roots Fresh Stop Markets here
Schnitzelburg Community Farmers’ Market
The Cure Lounge
1481 South Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40217 • (502) 417-5902
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 15 through fall
More info: schnitzelburgcommunityfarmersmarket.com
St. Matthews Farmers’ Market
Beargrass Christian Church
4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207 • (502) 896-1161
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open: May 14 through October 8
More info: smfarmersmarket.com
Gorgeous strawberries from the St. Matthews Farmers’ Market grown by Gypsy Ridge Growers Image: Rachel Stump
Westport Road Baptist Church Farmers’ Market
9705 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40241 • (502) 425-2350
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Open: April 29 through October
More info: facebook.com/westportrdbaptistfarmersmarket
SUNDAYS
Growing Forward Farmers’ Market
1938 Alfresco Place, Louisville, KY 40205 • (502) 456-6394
Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Open: mid-June through September
More info: facebook.com/GrowingForwardFarmersMarket
Rainbow Blossom Farmers’ Market – St. Matthews
3738 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40207 • (502) 896-0189
Hours: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open: April 9 through late fall
More info: rainbowblossom.com
We love to stop by the small but mighty Rainbow Blossom Farmers’ Market every Sunday afternoon.
South Points Farmers’ Market
Hazelwood Shopping Center
4148 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40215
Hours: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open: May 7 through October 29
More info: facebook.com/spfmky
Find beautiful, fresh produce from a local farm near you at one of Louisville’s neighborhood farmers’ markets.
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