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 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: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open: Year-round
More info: thetemplelouky.org
TUESDAYS
Lyndon Farmers’ Market
7515 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222 • (502) 425-2266
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Open: May 14 through October 22
More info: westportroadchristianchurch.org
New Roots Russell Fresh Stop Market
1800 Portland Ave., Louisville, KY 40203 • (502) 509-6770
Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Open: Starting June 4, 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
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 8 to September 14
More info: mtwashingtonky.org
New Albany Farmers’ Market
202 E. Market St., New Albany, IN 47150 • (502) 905-3640
Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open: Mid-June through August
More info: www.newalbanyfarmersmarket.com
Shelby County Farmers’ Market
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 40202
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open: May 19 through October 31
More info: louisville.edu
South Points Farmers’ Market
Hazelwood Shopping Center
4148 Taylor Blvd., Louisville, KY 40215
Hours: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Open: May 2 through November 7
More info: facebook.com
SATURDAYS
Original Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market
1722 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205 • (502) 550-4719
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) 551-6679
Hours: 8 a.m. to noon
Open: June 8 through September 28
More info: facebook.com
Douglass Loop Farmers Market
2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205 • (502) 452-2629
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open: March 9 through December 21
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 4 through October 26
More info: facebook.com/JeffersontownFarmersMarket
Jeffersonville Farmer’s Market
Big Four Station
301 Mulberry St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 • (812) 283-0301
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Open: June 1 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 26
More info: lagrangefarmersmarket.com
Louismill Anchorage Farmers’ Market
Louismill Restaurant and Bakery
12102 La Grange Road, Louisville, KY 40223 • (502) 890-4832
Hours: 8 a.m. to noon
Open: May 18 through late October
More info: louismill.com
Mt. Washington Farmers Market
155 Sullivan Hill Road, Mt. Washington, KY 40047 • (502) 744-8100
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m
Open: June 8 to September 14
More info: www.mtwashingtonky.org
New Albany Farmers’ Market
202 East Market St., New Albany, IN 47150 • (502) 905-3640
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open: May 12 through October
More info: www.newalbanyfarmersmarket.com
Schnitzelburg Community Farmers’ Market
1567 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40217 • (502) 417-5902
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Open: April 15 through fall
More info: facebook.com
Shelby County Farmers’ Market
St. Matthews Farmers Market
Beargrass Christian Church
4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207 • (502) 896-1161
Hours: 8 a.m. to noon
Open: May 12 through September 30
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) 252-1400
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Open: April 27 through October 26
More info: facebook.com
SUNDAYS
Rainbow Blossom Farmers Market – St. Matthews
3738 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40207 • (502) 896-0189
Hours: 12 p.m to 4 p.m.
Open: Year-round; peak participation from May through October
More info: rainbowblossom.com
We love to stop by the small but mighty Rainbow Blossom Farmers Market every Sunday afternoon.
Find beautiful, fresh produce from a local farm near you at one of Louisville’s neighborhood farmers’ markets.
Enjoy summer’s bounty before the season is over!
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