Kansas City is home to more than 30 farmers' markets. They range from small markets selling exclusively organic produce to the City Market with more than 140 local vendors. You can purchase fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, homemade soaps, baked goods, and even live animals. If you are new to the world of the farmers market, this simple guide will get you started!

In addition to markets, another great source is the Missouri Food Finder. Farmers, growers, and local suppliers can enter basic information about the food they sell, location, and contact information so customers can find local food sources at MoFoodFinder.org.

We're also fans of the Facebook Groups Shop Kansas Farms and Shop Missouri Farms where you can make arrangements to buy locally grown food online!

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What to Bring to the Farmers Market:

Comfortable shoes and bottled water

Shopping bags (Some vendors provide them, but it’s always good to reuse.)

Cash in small bills (Many vendors do accept credit cards or checks; however, many do not.)

Wheels! If you plan to purchase large quantities of produce, a wagon or cart will come in handy.

Coolers with ice if you’re concerned about berries, cheeses, and other new purchases arriving home fresh after a day in the summer sun.

Farmers Market Shopping Tips:

Know what is in season. Read farmers market sites and Facebook pages before you head out for "in season tips."

Shop early in the day for the freshest produce OR shop late in the day for the best bargains.

Let the kids choose something new. Encourage your children to choose a new fruit or vegetable to try. It helps broaden the horizons of young taste buds and teaches kids to explore. They’ll enjoy eating food from a farmer they personally meet!

Get to know vendors. “Take time to walk the entire market before making your purchases. Observe and talk to the other customers to see which vendors are the most popular and reliable. Most importantly, ask questions. Who grew the product and where did it come from? How was it grown?” says Tim Sullivan of Sullivan’s Greenhouse. “Many vendors supplement their offerings with products purchased from who-knows-where. Some vendors don't produce anything they sell. It takes time to get to know your vendors. If you aren't satisfied with something you bought, let the vendor know about it the next week. His response will tell you a lot about him.”

Key to Kansas City's Farmers Markets:

* = Small farmers market (10 tables or fewer)

**= Medium farmers market (11-50 tables)

***= Large farmers market (50 tables or more)

🚗= Drive-thru Market due to COVID-19

Kansas City Area Farmers Markets:

107th Street Farmers Market / Grand Court Farmers Market*

When: Year-round: Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM

Year-round: Saturday from 10 AM-1 PM Where: Grand Court Retirement Center, 501 W. 107th St, Kansas City, MO.

Grand Court Retirement Center, 501 W. 107th St, Kansas City, MO. Features: Organic/natural market with produce, plants, soaps, jewelry, organic meats, goat’s milk, eggs, and baked goods.

Baldwin City Farmers Market *

When: April to October Saturday from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

April to October Saturday from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Where: 520 High St. Market, Baldwin City, KS

520 High St. Market, Baldwin City, KS Features: Baked goods, Arts & crafts, Flowers, Eggs, Herbs, Vegetables, Honey, Jams

Belton Farmers Market **

When: June - Sept.: Thursday from 4-7 PM

June - Sept.: Thursday from 4-7 PM Where: Belton's Memorial Park, 602 Maurer Parkway, Belton, MO. Weather permitting.

Belton's Memorial Park, 602 Maurer Parkway, Belton, MO. Weather permitting. Features: Find fresh produce, baked goods and homemade items from local vendors.

Find fresh produce, baked goods and homemade items from local vendors. Status as of 5/1/2020: Our Farmers Market opening date for the summer of 2020 has not been set. We thank you for your understanding about concerns about the coronavirus. We will post info the minute we have the information for you.

Blue Springs Downtown Farmers Market **

When: Last weekend of May-last weekend of October: Saturday, 7 AM-Noon

Last weekend of May-last weekend of October: Saturday, 7 AM-Noon Where: 11th & Main, Blue Springs, MO.

11th & Main, Blue Springs, MO. Features: Homegrown fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats and many other items that are grown or made by hand.

Homegrown fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats and many other items that are grown or made by hand. 2020 Status: The Blue Springs Farmers Market is planning on starting on Saturday, May 30, 2020

Briarcliff Village: Green Acres Farmers Market *

When: Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sundays 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sundays 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Where: Briarcliff Village, 4151 N. Mulberry Dr., Kansas City, MO, www.briarcliffvillagekc.com

Briarcliff Village, 4151 N. Mulberry Dr., Kansas City, MO, www.briarcliffvillagekc.com Features: Fresh-picked produce; salsas & jams; natural meats; specialty products; demos at GreenAcres; plants, flowers & herbs; specialty burgers inside on the GreenAcres Grill; live music and so much more!

Brookside Farmers Market **

When: Winter Market: HCA Midwest Health Research Medical Center 6675 Holmes, KC, MO. Parking Lot B near Curry Educational Center. (select Saturdays Nov-March) Spring/Summer Market: April 14-October: open Saturdays 8 am-1 pm. November: 9 am-Noon.

HCA Midwest Health Research Medical Center 6675 Holmes, KC, MO. Parking Lot B near Curry Educational Center. (select Saturdays Nov-March) April 14-October: open Saturdays 8 am-1 pm. November: 9 am-Noon. Where: 63rd & Wornall, Kansas City, MO.

63rd & Wornall, Kansas City, MO. Features: organic, local, vendor-only market where you will find just-picked, farm-fresh vegetables and herbs, bright flowers, delicious meats, eggs from free-range chickens, freshly prepared breads and baked goods including many vegan and gluten-free items, fresh juices, and a place to sit and take in the scene.

organic, local, vendor-only market where you will find just-picked, farm-fresh vegetables and herbs, bright flowers, delicious meats, eggs from free-range chickens, freshly prepared breads and baked goods including many vegan and gluten-free items, fresh juices, and a place to sit and take in the scene. 2020 Status: Come pick up fresh local produce every Saturday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, in the parking lot of Border Star Montessori. Amidst all these changes some things stay the same: people eat & farmers grow. Check out our Harvest Report full rundown of what vendors will have at the market on Saturday - make a list!

Cass County Farmers Market **

When: May-October: Wednesday, 3:00-7:00 and Saturday, 7:30-Noon

May-October: Wednesday, 3:00-7:00 and Saturday, 7:30-Noon Where: Family Center's Parking lot in front of the Movie Theater close to I-49 (old US HWY 71) and M-291., Harrisonville, MO.

Family Center's Parking lot in front of the Movie Theater close to I-49 (old US HWY 71) and M-291., Harrisonville, MO. Features: Traditional farmers market.

Traditional farmers market. 2020 Status: .We are having a delayed start this year. We are opening June 6, 2020.

City Market ***

When: Year-round: April-October Saturdays 8 am-3 pm. Sundays 9 am-3 pm. June-August Wednesday Mini Market 10 am-2 pm. November-March Saturdays & Sundays 9 am-3 pm.

Year-round: April-October Saturdays 8 am-3 pm. Sundays 9 am-3 pm. June-August Wednesday Mini Market 10 am-2 pm. November-March Saturdays & Sundays 9 am-3 pm. Where: 20 E. 5th Street, KC, MO.

20 E. 5th Street, KC, MO. Features: With more than 140 vendor stalls, this is the largest farmers market in the KC area. Bedding plants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked goods, pastries, honey, flowers, and crafts made by local artisans are for sale. The market also hosts festivals and special events year-round.

With more than 140 vendor stalls, this is the largest farmers market in the KC area. Bedding plants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked goods, pastries, honey, flowers, and crafts made by local artisans are for sale. The market also hosts festivals and special events year-round. 2020 Status: Our vendors will be spread out with social distancing measures in place to help keep shoppers and vendors healthy. We strongly urge shoppers to wear face coverings and follow our directional signage. You can also get fresh, affordable produce every day during the week from City Market produce stands, specialty/import grocers and spice dealers. Way more fun than the supermarket, and it supports our local economy and family-owned businesses. See you at City Market!

🚗 Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market **

When: April-November: Wednesday & Saturday, 7:00-sold out

April-November: Wednesday & Saturday, 7:00-sold out Where: Downtown Lee's Summit corner of 2nd & Douglas, Lee’s Summit, MO.

Downtown Lee's Summit corner of 2nd & Douglas, Lee’s Summit, MO. Features: 50 vendors featuring a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods, handmade goods, and much more.

50 vendors featuring a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods, handmade goods, and much more. 2020 Status: The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market will begin operating as a drive-thru market beginning Saturday, May 30 from 8 am to 12 pm at Abundant Life Baptist Church. Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street and the Farmers Market Committee have been working diligently to ensure access to locally sourced food amid the COVID-19 crisis. The market first organized a centralized website to advertise vendors that were offering delivery or pick-up, and is now excited to provide access to farmers' market products in a drive-thru environment. The drive-thru format will provide minimal to no-contact shopping, minimizing the risk to vendors and customers. Shoppers will follow a one-way path through the Abundant Life parking lot that will take vehicles through the entire market. Shoppers must remain in their vehicles at all times. Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is encouraging customers to place pre-orders to expedite the checkout process. All attending vendors and available items will be posted on the Farmers Market website each week. If possible, customers are encouraged to pay ahead, use digital forms of payment, or exact change. All vendors will wear masks and gloves and encourage customers to do the same. Additional information can be found at www.downtownls.org/market.

Drumm Farm Farmers Market**

When: March-September: Saturday, 8 am-Noon

March-September: Saturday, 8 am-Noon Where: Drumm Farm 3210 S Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO.

Drumm Farm 3210 S Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO. Features: Drumm staff and children plant a 4-acre garden and care for livestock. Children on campus participate in farm operations, giving them an opportunity to learn valuable life skills. The public is invited to shop at Drumm Market to help teach these skills to the children.

Gladstone Farmers Market **

When: Winter Market: Alternating Saturdays Nov-April inside the lobby of the Heights, Linden Square at 601 NE 70th Street. Summer Market: May - October Wed. 2-6 pm; Sat 7 am-noon

Winter Market: Alternating Saturdays Nov-April inside the lobby of the Heights, Linden Square at 601 NE 70th Street. Summer Market: May - October Wed. 2-6 pm; Sat 7 am-noon Where: 7117 N. Prospect at the Gladstone Hy-Vee, Gladstone, MO.

7117 N. Prospect at the Gladstone Hy-Vee, Gladstone, MO. Features: Purchase all your favorite farmers market goods including produce, farm-raised beef of all varieties, fresh eggs, jams & jellies, and baked goods. Cool-weather produce includes spinach, radish, lettuce, kale, greens, beets, and much more.

Purchase all your favorite farmers market goods including produce, farm-raised beef of all varieties, fresh eggs, jams & jellies, and baked goods. Cool-weather produce includes spinach, radish, lettuce, kale, greens, beets, and much more. 2020 Status: The Gladstone Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 16th for its 10th year. Vendors will take measures to ensure that your shopping experience is safe. When visiting the market, social distancing is encouraged.

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