Kansas City farmers markets are brimming with local goods right now.
Farmers markets in Kansas City are among the best places to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables. You’ll get fresh produce (sometimes picked the same day you buy it) at a reasonable price and you’re supporting local farmers in the Kansas City community.
Besides offering a seasonable selection of fresh tomatoes, cantaloupes, zucchini, green peppers, corn, jalapenos, blackberries, etc., Kansas City farmers markets often offer crafts, meats, eggs, baked goods, plants, soaps, wines, jams, honey and other specialty items. There are plenty of markets in the metro so you can usually find one open pretty much any day of the week.
The season will look a little different this year as many farmers markets keep social distancing and public health concerns in mind. Here is a list of farmers markets in Kansas City that are open or will open soon. There are lots of continual changes taking place. We’re updating our list as soon as we get details confirmed.
Send us a note at info@kansascityonthecheap.com if you see something we’ve missed.
Besides shopping at farmers markets in Kansas City, you can also stock your shelves with other local establishments. See our post More Than a Dozen Places in Kansas City to Buy Groceries, Meat, Produce and Other Staples for more details.
Here are a few tips for the best farmers market experience right now:
Keep current. Check your local market website or Facebook page. Changes are often made, in some cases, just days before a market is scheduled to open. We’re working hard to keep our list current, but changes keep coming as everyone tries to figure out the best way to manage.
Know the selection. Learn what produce is in season so you know what to expect. Remember that most farmers’ markets are focusing on being essential food providers, so many are not allowed to sell some of the “extras” you’re used to seeing.
Shop solo. Having one person from your household do the shopping will cut down on crowds and make social distancing easier.
Reusable bags: Some grocery stores have temporarily disallowed reusable shopping bags. The same may be true with some farmer’s markets.
Pre-order where possible. This means you’ll have to spend less time around others (even at six feet or more) at the market.
Payment: Try to pay with credit or debit cards so no one has to handle money.
Pay attention to the weather. Spring is fickle in Kansas City, so you might need a jacket, umbrella, or sunglasses—sometimes all on the same day.
Stretching Your Money at the Farmers Market
Many households are finding their household budgets stretched thin right now. Here some ways you can get the most bang for your bucks when shopping at a farmers markets in Kansas City.
EBT/SNAP: Some Kansas City farmers markets accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for fruit and vegetable purchases. It’s usually done by swiping your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card in exchange for tokens.
Double Up Food Bucks: Make your SNAP benefits go further. Some markets also participate in the Double Up Food Bucks program (DUFB) administer by Cultivate Kansas City. For every dollar of SNAP benefits spent, you can earn additional dollars to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables.
Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program: The Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs. Check to see if your neighborhood farmers market takes part.
Farmers Markets in Kansas City
Belton Farmers Market
Memorial Park, Belton, MO
May-September: Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m.
Features local vendors with homemade, home cooked and home grown items.
Blue Springs Farmers Market
110 SW 11th Street, Blue Springs, MO, United States, Missouri
April-September: Saturdays, 7 AM to 12 PM
The high drama of city politics moved this market from its home in Downtown Blue Springs to the American Legion parking lot on the side of 7 HWY in 2024. City officials promise the market will be back downtown next season, but for now — all of the hand-crafted specialty items, fresh flowers, locally grown produce, and Dutch baked goods that Blue Springs folks have proudly bought and sold for years now are still available from April through September.
HJ’s Community Center, 6425 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO
April-November: Saturdays, 8 a,.m. to 1 p.m.
This is a producer-only market, so you are always talking to someone with a direct hand in growing or making what you’re eating. The market features special events throughout the season, including vendor farm tours, yoga sessions, and seasonal celebrations.
Cass County Farmers Market
Family Center Farm & Home, 2601 Cantrell Road, Harrisonville, MO
Opening April 15: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon
Offering for sale many handcrafted gifts, produce and plants. Vendors only sell items that they either make or grow, nothing is imported. If you need honey prior to the first weekend in June, contact the Cass County Farmers Market as they may be willing to meet you in a safe/healthy way to make the sale.
City Market
20 East 5th Street, Kansas City, MO
April – October
Saturdays & Sundays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
January – March
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
November – December
Saturdays & Sundays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
OPEN DAILY. ALL YEAR. ALL LOCAL.
For merchant information & hours, click here.
Based in this historic River Market, the City Market hosts the region’s largest farmer’s market rain or shine. More than 150 vendors offer locally grown plants, fruits, vegetables, meats, herbs, bakery items, cut flowers and much more. You can also take in the River Market restaurants, merchants and specialty stores surrounding the market.
In addition to the Farmers Market, a vintage sale offering antiques, collectibles and gently-used items is held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All City Market parking is FREE Saturdays, Sundays and weekdays after 6 p.m.
Drumm Farm Farmers Market
Farm, 3210 South Lees Summit Road, Independence, MO
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon
Operated by Drumm Farm staff and children giving them an opportunity to connect with the environment and learn valuable life skills.
Gladstone Farmers Market
7010 North Holmes Street (east side of Linden Square in downtown Gladstone), Gladstone, MO
May-October: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
One of the most popular markets in the northland. Sells fruit, veggies, flowers, eggs, honey, baked items, beef and more.
Independence Farmers Market
Uptown Market, 211 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO
Summer Hours (May-October)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesdays* & Saturdays
Winter Hours (December-April)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First Saturdays Monthly**
*Wednesday markets begin in June.
**Excluding holidays.
Local farmers and growers offer fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, honey, meats and more. There is also a wide array of crafts to choose from. All fresh foods and crafts have been made within a 100-mile radius of the city limits of Independence.
Leavenworth Farmers Market
Haymarket Square, 7th and Cherokee Streets, Leavenworth, KS
Saturdays May 6th through Aug. 26th
7AM-12 noon
Saturdays Sept. 2nd through Oct. 28th
8AM-12 noon
Wednesdays May 10th through Sept. 27th
8AM-12PM
Fresh cheese, flavored butter, wine, produce, jams, baked goods and more are offered. All food assistance cards regardless of the state of issue are accepted.
Lee’s Summit Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown at the corner of 2nd Street and Douglas Road, Lees Summit, MO
The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is open every Saturday and Wednesday from 8 am – Noon from April 15, 2023 to November 4, 2023.
More than 50 vendors featuring a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods and handmade goods. Named the No. 1 Farmers Market in the state of Missouri by the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest hosted by American Farmland Trust seven years in row.
Parking can be found in the lot next to the Farmers Market on Douglas Street, or at the City Hall parking garage at the corner of Second and Green streets
Lenexa Farmers Market
17201 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS (bottom floor of Lenexa Civic Campus parking garage)
SATURDAYS
April 29–Oct. 28, 2023: 8 a.m. to noon
TUESDAYS
May 30–Aug. 29, 2023: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Liberty Farmers Market
Historic Liberty Square, 111 North Water Street, Liberty, MO
We’re open rain or shine:
Saturdays
May through October
7am to Noon
*Opens at 8am in OctoberVendors carry a variety of produce, flowers, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods and some craft items.
Mission Market
5635 Johnson Drive, Mission, KSJune-August: Thursdays, 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Features a collection of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, craftsman items and food vendors.
Merriam Farmers Market
5572 Merriam Drive, Merriam, KS
Saturdays | May–September | 7 a.m – 1 p.m.
Presented under a covered facility with FREE, close parking. This market has a park-like setting with access to Turkey Creek Streamway Trail and Werner Park. In addition to vendors filling the 36 stalls, you can enjoy rotating entertainment, activities and food trucks.
Olathe Farmers Market
Two locations – Olathe, KS
April 29 to Oct. 21, and Wednesdays from May 10 to Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m. until items are sold
There are two markets to choose from in Olathe:
- Stagecoach Park, 1205 E. Kansas City Road
- Black Bob Park, 14500 W 151st St., Field One
Vendors offer a variety of baked goods, flowers, fresh produce, plants and more. All vendors take cash, but a few only accept debit/credit.
Overland Park Farmers Market
Downtown Overland Park, 7950 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays starting April 15
Wednesdays starting June 7
This market has been operating for more than 35 years and has really grown into quite an offering of produce, plants, meats, spices, herbs, fresh flowers, baked goods, beverages and prepared foods. All items are clearly labeled so you can understand where products originated from (e.g., organic certified, homegrown, purchased locally for resale, etc.). Cash is accepted by all vendors and some take credit and debit cards. However, you can swipe your card at the market information booth in exchange for tokens that can be used on any market day. There’s no fee for the transaction. Many vendors also participate in the EBT/SNAP program as well as the Senior Vouchers Program (SFMNP).
Paola Farmers Market
Park Square, West Miami Street, Downtown Paola, KS
May–August: Saturdays, 6-9 PM
Parkville Farmers Market
English Landing Park, 8701 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO
April 29 – Oct. 28: Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon
June 14 – Sept. 13: Wednesdays, noon to 4 p.m.
A locally grown-verified market with a large selection of locally grown/produced assorted fruits & vegetables, meats, farm fresh eggs, local honey, jams, homemade baked breads and sweets, plants, cut flowers, herbs, mushrooms and more. The market customer service booth exchanges tokens with debit or credit cards. They can also run EBT cards to provide SNAP tokens for use in the market. Prize drawings and FREE events for kids are featured throughout the season.
Peculiar Farmers Market
Parking lot at the corner of W. Center and S. Main Streets, Peculiar, MO
The market features farmers, vendors, craftsmen and artists selling products that are grown, raised and produced within 100 miles of the market.
Shawnee Farmers Market
City Hall Parking Lot, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee KS
May-October : Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon
Vendors offer fresh produce, local foods and specialty items.
Spring Hill Farmers Market
406 West Nichols (across from the City Park), Spring Hill, KS
Opening June 10th: Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Vendors sell items that are homemade or homegrown within 50 miles of Spring Hill.
Also, the Raytown Farmers’ Market was permanently closed 2 years ago. I was the market manager for the Raytown Farmers’ Market. RFM was owned and operated by the Raytown Main Street Association.
Elisa Bedsworth
Ivanhoe Farmers’ Market Manager
Thanks for the info Elisa! I’ve made updates.
I love going to SHawnee Farmer’s Market. Most vendors are coming to this market for 20-25 years. Their produce is heavenly. I specially love “Bob and Debbie”. Their white corn is so sweet and delicious.
We really like this market as well. Thanks for reading KC on the Cheap!