Farmers’ market season kicks off

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – May means farmers’ markets are ready to open across the state.

Indianapolis is home to several large markets, some of which continue to expand far beyond just fresh meat and produce. The Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market kicks off it’s eighth season Tuesday and plans to add health activities such as self-defense classes, boxing, yoga, and meditation. There will also be music and ready-to-eat food from Duos and Bud’s BBQ.

The Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market will be open every Tuesday until Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in The Commonground. That’s along 720 Eskenazi Avenue.

Also opening this week, The Original Farmers’ Market at the Indianapolis City Market. The market will be set up outside on Market Street every Wednesday from May until October from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

If you’re looking for something on the weekends, the Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays. More than 60 vendors will set up in the Broad Ripple Magnet High School parking lot every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon through September. The hours change in October and November, when the market is open 9 a.m. to noon.