Stay fresh, stay local. Your 2023 guide to farmers markets in Cincinnati, NKY
With summer just around the corner, it's almost time for one of the most anticipated arrivals of the season: farmers markets.
Farmers markets have become a summertime staple in recent years, a trend that will likely increase in popularity with each passing season. The Farmers Market Coalition outlines several goals and advantages of these local markets, including "preserving America's rural livelihoods and farmlands, stimulating local economies, increasing access to fresh, nutritious foods, supporting healthy communities, and promoting sustainability."
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In short, farmers markets allow community members to buy from regional farmers and businesses, contribute to their local economies and have fun while doing it.
Here's a guide to the 2023 farmers markets in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Note: Some markets run year-round, but many more are open during the summertime and offer a variety of seasonal goods.
Cincinnati farmers markets, 2023
Anderson Township Farmers Market
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, until Oct. 15.
Location: Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church, 8101 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Location: 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily, May-June; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily, July-August
Location: 11620 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, May-October; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., every third Saturday, November-April.
Location: Kingswood Park, 4188 Irwin Simpson Road, Deerfield Township.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to noon, every second and fourth Saturday, May 27-Sept. 23.
Location: 5125 Foley Road, Delhi Hills.
Hours of operation: 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, May 17-Oct. 25.
Location: The Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, year-round.
Location: 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; May 1-Oct. 31.
Location: 6716 Hamilton Lebanon Road, Middletown.
Hamilton's Historic Farmers Market
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, May 20-Oct. 7.
Location: 101 High St., Hamilton.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, year-round. Times may vary.
Locations: May vary. Check their website for weekly schedules.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; May 6-Oct. 28.
Location: 55 Mahr Park Drive, Madisonville (Tuesdays and Saturdays); 900 Hospital Drive, Madisonville (Thursdays).
Hyde Park Farmers Market (Sundays on the Square)
Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays, May-October.
Location: 2700 Erie Ave., Hyde Park.
Hours of operation: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursdays, mid May-mid October.
Location: Parking lot next to Bicentennial Park at the corner of Mulberry and Cherry streets, Lebanon.
Lettuce Eat Well Farmers Market
Hours of operation: 4 to 6 p.m., Fridays, May-October.
Location: Cheviot Elementary School, 4040 Roswell Ave., Cheviot.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, year-round. Open until 9 p.m. on Fridays starting June 2.
Location: 5850 Princeton Road, Liberty Township.
Hours of operation: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May-October.
Location: 205 Broadway Street, Loveland.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., daily, May-November.
Location: 226 Wilmer Ave., East End.
Hours of operation: 4 to 7 p.m., Thursdays, May-October.
Location: Dawson Road at Miami Avenue, Madeira.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays, May 21-Oct. 15.
Location: 6750 Wooster Pike, Mariemont.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; 2 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays, starting July.
Location: 1025 Lila Ave. (Route 50), Milford.
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 6-Oct. 28.
Location: Montgomery Elementary Parking Lot, 9609 Montgomery Road.
Hours of operation: noon to 3 p.m. first Sunday of the month, May-November.
Location: Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Road, Mount Healthy.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, year-round.
Location: 3950 Round Bottom Road, Anderson Township.
Hours of operation: 4-7 p.m. year-round.
Location: Behind North Church, 4222 Hamilton Ave, Northside.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year-round.
Location: Parking lot just north of Memorial Park in the center of Uptown Oxford, East Park Place.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, year-round.
Location: East Park Place, Oxford.
Pendleton County Farmers Market
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May-October.
Location: Pendleton County Fairgrounds, 20 Fairgrounds Road, Falmouth.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; year-round.
Location: 5035 Cooper Road, Montgomery.
Hours of operation: 4 to 7 p.m., Fridays, May 19-Sept. 29.
Location: 9150 Reading Road, Reading.
Hours of operation: 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, June-August.
Location: 6600 Gracely Drive, Sayler Park.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily, through Oct. 21
Location: 1737 Ohio 131, Milford.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Saturday, May 20-Sept. 23.
Location: Sparta Quik Stop, 103 Main St., Sparta.
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, year-round.
Location: 7400 Given Road, Indian Hill.
Hours of operation: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays, June-September.
Location: Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, May 6-Sept. 30.
Location: MidPointe Library parking lot, 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester.
Northern Kentucky farmers markets, 2023
Hours of operation: 3 to 6 p.m., Fridays, May 19-Oct. 27.
Location: Southern Lanes Sports Center, 7634 Alexandria Pike.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, April 22-October.
Location: Outdoor market at Third and Court Streets, Covington.
Crestview Hills Farmers Market
Hours of operation: 2 to 6 p.m., Tuesdays, Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 2718 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park.
DCCH Farmers Market of Fort Mitchell
Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, May-October.
Location: 75 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell.
Hours of operation: 2 to 6 p.m., Thursdays, April 27-October 26.
Location: Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger.
Hours of operation: 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, May 31-Sept. 27.
Location: Mess Hall in Tower Park, 801 Cochran Ave, Fort Thomas.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday-Saturday.
Location: 105 Baton Rouge Road, Williamstown.
Harrison County Farmers Market
Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May-October.
Location: Flat Runs Veterans Park, Oddville Avenue, Cynthiana.
Highland Heights Farmers Market
Hours of operation: 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 16-Oct. 24.
Location: Senior Citizens Activity Center, 3504 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights.
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, May 6-Oct. 7.
Location: 2001 Jackwoods Parkway, Independence.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, year-round.
Location: 1918 Old Main St., Maysville.
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, May 20-Oct. 28.
Location: 709 Monmouth St., Newport.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Find a 2023 farmers market near you in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky
