Here's where to find farmers markets in the Stark County region this summer

Paige Bennett, The Repository
Updated ·4 min read
Ciara Casto of Woolf Farms sells berries during the Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton. The market is open each Saturday through Oct. 7.
Ciara Casto of Woolf Farms sells berries during the Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton. The market is open each Saturday through Oct. 7.

Farmers markets are back in the Stark County region for the summer season.

Those looking for fresh produce, baked goods and other goods handcrafted by local vendors can check out a number of farmers markets in the area. Many feature live music, crafts and other activities for shoppers to enjoy as they support local farmers and business owners.

Here's where you can find farmers markets in the Canton area this year:

Canton Farmers Market

The city's farmers market takes place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 7 on 4th Street NW near Centennial Plaza. It offers a plethora of locally grown and made items, including fresh fruit and vegetables, preserved goods, meats, eggs, live plants and fresh-cut flowers. Eateries including Carpe Diem Coffee Shop, Gridiron Pizza & Sports Bar, 2 Scoopz Ice Cream and artisan cheese shop Fromage du Monde also set up shop during the market.

"(The market) brings everybody together to support small businesses," Canton Farmers Market manager Jena Grosschmidt said.

New this year will be a children's market held July 15. Grosschmidt said the event will feature youth vendors selling handcrafted items.

The market accepts SNAP/EBT, Produce Perks, WIC, TANF and Senior Nutrition vouchers. Shoppers can visit the Know Your Roots Welcome Center for tokens.

The market will have a delayed start on Aug. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. during The Canton Repository Grand Parade.

For more information, visit https://www.knowyourrootsohio.com/canton.

Monica Bond shows her handmade body care products at the Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton. The market is open each Saturday through Oct. 7.
Monica Bond shows her handmade body care products at the Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton. The market is open each Saturday through Oct. 7.

North Canton Farmers Market

The farmers market takes place every Wednesday (except for the last two weeks of the year) from 3 to 6 p.m. at the North Canton Civic Center, 845 W. Maple St.

Shoppers can purchase fresh produce, baked goods, sweet treats and more. The market accepts SNAP/EBT, Produce Perks, WIC, TANF and Senior Nutrition vouchers on behalf of eligible products and vendors. Visit the Know Your Roots Welcome Center to swipe your EBT card for SNAP tokens, with up to a $25 Produce Perks match that can be spent with eligible vendors.

For more information, visit https://www.ncantonfarmersmarket.com/.

Louisville Downtown Market Days

This market is held in conjunction with Louisville's Second Friday events downtown.

It will occur this year on the second Friday of June, July, August and September from 5 to 8 p.m. in the St. Louis Church parking lot at 300 N. Chapel St. Attendees can expect a wide variety of goods, including meats, fresh produce, jewelry, and crafts.

For more details, go to: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleDowntown/.

Alliance Farmers Market

The Carnation City's farmers market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday (except Aug. 12) through Oct. 7 on the northeast lot at State Street and Union Avenue. Shoppers can enjoy live music and vendors selling fresh flowers, produce and more.

For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/alliancefarmersmarket/.

Jackson Township Farmers Market

This market happens every Thursday from July 6 through September 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot beside the Jackson Amphitheater at 7454 Community Parkway NW. Those interested in participating as a vendor should call Chylece Head at 330-832-7416 or email chead@jacksontwp.com.

For more information, visit https://jacksontwp.com/farmers-market/.

Woolf Farms sells fresh apple cider at the Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton.
Woolf Farms sells fresh apple cider at the Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton.

Farmers Market at RiverTree Massillon

The market will take place in the parking lot of RiverTree Massillon church, 1600 Main Ave. W, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from June through October. It features local farmers, artisans and businesses, according to the church's website.

For more information, go to: https://rivertreemassillon.com/events.

720 Market/Sidestreet MKTS

These events take place in different locations and feature many local bakers and growers. A 720 Market will occur in North Canton city square and St. Paul’s parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23.

Meanwhile, Sidestreet MKTS are scheduled for July 8, Sept. 9 and Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Oakwood Square Plaza at 2610 Easton St NE.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventsby720.com/.

Carrollton Farmers Market

In Carroll County, shoppers can stop by the Carrollton Farmers Market located at 1305 Canton Road NW from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/carrollfarmmarket/.

Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market

The market happens every Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. June 7 to Oct. 11 at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, 259 S. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover. Shoppers can find fresh produce, sweet treats and other locally made items, and enjoy food trucks and live music.

For more information, visit https://www.tvffm.org/.

Reach Paige 330-580-8577, pmbennett@gannett.com or on Twitter @paigembenn.

Shoppers look at fresh produce at the Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton.
Shoppers look at fresh produce at the Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Stark County farmers markets 2023: here's where to find fresh produce