Louisville’s Farmers' Markets: It’s Not Too Late to Check Out Summer’s Harvest

Farmers’ markets are some of our favorite things about 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. And although in-season fruits and vegetables are the main event, Louisville’s farmers’ markets are so much more. Many markets host great social events with live music, craft demonstrations, plants for your 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

One of the newest farmers’ markets, Louismill Anchorage Farmer’s Market, joined the scene mid-summer in 2016, and this season it looks even more promising. The team behind the market, Tom Edwards and Lori Himmelsbach, have now opened their downtown Anchorage artisan pizzeria, MozzaPi, and bakery, 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 last 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, The Terrarium Table 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 U.S. Hwy. 42, Louisville, KY 40241 • (502) 423-1818
Hours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Open: April through November
More info: thetemplelouky.org

TUESDAYS

New Roots Russell Fresh Stop Market

2600 Virginia Ave., Louisville, KY 40211 • (502) 509-6770
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open: Starting June 12, every other Tuesday only
More info: newroots.org
Find more: newroots.org

Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers’ Market

1007 East Jefferson St., 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

Crescent Hill Farmers’ Market

201 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 • (812) 968-3693
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m
Open: June 16 through October 17
More info: facebook.com

Mt. Washington Farmers Market

155 Sullivan Hill Road, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 • (502) 744-8100
Hours: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Open: June 4 to September 10
More info: mtwashingtonky.org

New Albany Farmers’ Market

202 E. Market St., New Albany, IN 47150 • (812) 968-3693
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Open: May 12 through October
More info: www.newalbanyfarmersmarket.com

Shelby County Farmers’ Market

1513 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY • (502) 487-1275

Hours:8 a.m. to 12 p.m

Open: Memorial Day through Labor Day

More info: shelbycokyfarmersmarket.com

Fresh eggs can be found at many farmers’ markets throughout Louisville almost any day of the week.

THURSDAYS

Gray Street Farmers Market

400 East Gray St. (between S. Preston and S. Jackson Streets), Louisville, KY 40203
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open: May 17 through October 25
More info: louisville.edu

Saint Andrew Farmers’ Market

2608 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40220 • (502) 452-1777
Hours: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Open: May through October 12
More info: facebook.com

South Points Farmers’ Market

Hazelwood Shopping Center
4148 Taylor Blvd., Louisville, KY 40215
Hours: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Open: June 14 through November 15
More info: facebook.com

FRIDAYS

Lyndon Farmers’ Market

7515 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222 • (502) 425-2266
Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Open: May 11 through October 26
More info: westportroadchristianchurch.org

SATURDAYS

Original Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market

1722 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205 • (502) 220-0947
Hours: January through March, 10 a.m. to noon; April through December, 8 a.m. to noon
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 S. Third St., Louisville, KY 40214 • (502) 322-0436
Hours: 8 a.m. to noon
Open: June 10 through September
More info: facebook.com

Douglass Loop Farmers Market

2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205 • (812) 968-3693
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open: March 3 through December 15
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, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 • (502) 267-8333
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open: May 5 through October 27
More info: facebook.com/JeffersontownFarmersMarket

Jeffersonville Farmer’s Market

Big Four Station
301 Mulberry St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 • (812) 283-0301
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Open: June 2 through October 27
More info: jeffmainstreet.org

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 12 through October 27
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 noon
Open: May 16 through late October
More info: louismill.com