Spring marks the beginning of farmers market season, when local producers bring their freshly picked produce and other produce to parks and parking lots in Milwaukee and nearby counties. Some markets feature live music, ready-to-eat snacks and drinks, and freshly cut flowers and annuals. Talk to farmers, support small businesses, and explore markets near you with this roundup.
milwaukee county
Brown Deer Farmers Market: Wednesdays, June 26 through October, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 23. Village Park and Pond, 4920 W. Green Brook Drive, Brown Deer.
Cathedral Square Market: Sundays, June 2-30, July 21-28, August 4-25, and September 8-29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St., Milwaukee.
Enderi Spark: Sundays June 16-September 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 15. 2938 N. 72nd St., Milwaukee.
Fondi Farmers Market: Saturdays from May 11th to June 29th, 9am to noon (early season). Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, July 6th to October 31, 7am to 2pm (regular season); Saturdays, November 2nd to 16th, 9am to noon (second half season) . 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee.
Fox Point Farmers Market: Saturdays, June 15 through October, 8 a.m. to noon 12. North Shore Congregational Church Parking Lot, 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point.
Greendale Downtown Market: June 15th – September 28th Saturday 8am – noon (no market on August 10th). Village Center, located on Broad Street between Northway and Schoolway in Greendale.
Greenfield Farmers Market: Sundays from May to October, 10am to 2pm (no market on May 26th). Conkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield.
Halton Park Farmers Market: Wednesdays, June 19th – September 3:30pm – 7:00pm 25. Along Menomonee River Parkway at Keefe Street in Wauwatosa.
Jackson Park Farmers Market: Thursdays from June 13th to October 3rd, 3pm to 6:30pm (no market on July 4th). Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee.
Oak Creek Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 11 through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 19. Drexel Town Square, 361 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek.
Riverwest Market: Sundays from June 2nd to October, 10am to 3pm. 27th (no market on July 7th). 2700 N. Pierce St., Milwaukee.
Shorewood Farmers Market: Sundays, June 16th through October, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 27. Accessed from the south end of Estabrook Park, 4100 Estabrook Parkway, Shorewood.
South Milwaukee Downtown Market: Thursdays, May 30th through October, 3-7pm 3. Bucyrus Commons, 1101 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee.
South Shore Farmers Market: Saturdays from June to October, 8 a.m. to noon. South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Drive, Milwaukee.
Tosa Farmers Market: Saturdays June 1-October 8 a.m.-noon 12. Along Oak Leaf Trail, 7720 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa.
West Allis Farmers Market: Saturdays from 1pm to 6pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 6pm, May 4th to November 30th (no market on July 4th and November 28th). 6501 W. National Ave., West Allis.
Whitefish Bay Farmers Market: Saturdays from June 15th to October 26th, 9am to 1pm Masu. Aurora Health Center Parking Lot, 325 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay.
waukesha county
Brookfield Farmers Market: Saturdays from May 4th through October, 7:30 a.m. to noon. 26. Brookfield Central High School, Front Parking Lot, 16900 Gebhardt Road, Brookfield.
Delafield Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 4 through October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 26. Fish Hatchery Sports Complex Parking Lot, 417 Main St., Delafield.
Dasman Farmers Market: Wednesdays from May 8th to October, 2pm to 6pm 16. St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot, Highways 18 and 67, Dasman.
Menomonee Falls Farmers Market: Wednesdays from June 5th to October 16th from 2pm to 6pm (no market on July 3rd). Sundays, July 14th through September, 10am to 1pm 15. Village Park, N87-W16749 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls.
Mukwonago Farmers Market: Wednesdays, May 15th to October, 2pm to 6pm 9. Field Park, Highway 83 and NN, Mukwonago.
New Berlin Farmers Market: Saturdays from May 4 to October, 8 a.m. to noon. 26. City Center, 15055 W. National Ave., New Berlin.
Oconomowoc Farmers Market: Saturdays from May 4th through October, 8 a.m. to noon. 26th (no market on July 27th). Bank Five Nine Campus Grounds, 155 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc.
Pewaukee Farmers Market: Wednesdays, May 15th through October, 3:00pm to 6:30pm 16. Galilee Lutheran Church, N24 W26430 Crestview Drive, Pewaukee.
Waukesha Farmers Market: Saturdays from May 4th through October, 8 a.m. to noon. 26. Along the Fox River, Waukesha State Bank employee parking lot, St. Paul Street and Madison Street.
Ozaukee County
Cedarburg: Saturdays, August 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, W76 N627 Wauwatosa Road, Cedarburg.
Port Washington: Saturdays, June 15th through October, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 26. Main Street, Port Washington.
Saukville Farmers Market: Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon, June 16 through October 13. American Legion Post 470, 601 W. Dekora St., Saukville.
Thiensville Village Market: Tuesdays, June 18 through October, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 8. Village Park, 250 Elm St., Thiensville.
washington county
Germantown Farmers Market: Saturdays from May 4 to October, 8 a.m. to noon. 26. Germantown Village Hall Parking Lot, N112 W17001 Mequon Road, Germantown.
Hartford Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 18 through October, 8 a.m. to noon 26. Hartford Recreation Center/Schauer Arts Center Parking Lot, 125 N. Rural St., Hartford.
West Bend Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 18 through October, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 26. Main Street, West Bend.
Racine County
Market on Wehmhofplatz: Thursdays from May 2nd to October 31st from 3pm to 7pm. Washington and Pine Streets in Burlington.
Great Lakes Farmers Market: Sundays from May 5th to August, 10am to 2pm. 25. Milaeger’s, Expo Greenhouse, 4838 Douglas Ave., Racine.
Racine Harbor Market: Thursdays, May 30th, June 13th, 27th, July 11th, 25th, August 8th, 22nd from 4pm to 7pm. Monument Square in downtown Racine.
Sturtevant: Mondays, June 3 through November, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4. Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand St., Sturtevant.
Waterford Market Village: Mondays, June 3-August 5-8 p.m. 26. Ten Club Park, 101 S. 1st St., Waterford.
Kenosha County
Kenosha Public Market: Saturdays, May 11 through October, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 26. On the grounds adjacent to Kenosha City Hall, 625 52nd St., Kenosha.
Kenosha Harbor Market: Saturdays, May 11th through October, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 26. 2nd Ave. and 56th St., Kenosha.
Pleasant Prairie Harbor Market: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 16 and 30, July 14 and 28, August 25, and September 22. Prairie Springs Park, 10023 Park Drive, Pleasant Prairie, on the west shore of Lake Andrea.
walworth county
Tower Park Market: Thursdays from June 6th to September 19th from 3pm to 7pm (no market on July 4th). Tower Park, 107 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan.
East Troy: Fridays from June 7th to October 4th from 3pm to 6pm (no market on July 5th and August 30th). Honey Creek Collective, N8030 Townline Road, East Troy.
Elkhorn: Saturdays from May 25th to August 31st, 9am to 1pm (no market on July 6th). Veterans Park on Wisconsin Street between Walworth Avenue and Court Street in Elkhorn.
Genoa City: Fridays, May 24th through September, 3-7pm 27. Veterans Park, 700 Fellows Road, Genoa City.
Lake Geneva: Thursdays, May through October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Horticulture Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva.
Whitewater City Market: Tuesdays, May 7 through October, 4-7 p.m. 29. Historic Depot, 301 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater.
jefferson county
Watertown: 7 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, May 7-October 29. Riverside Park, 850 Labaree St., Watertown.
dodge county
Downtown Beaver Dam: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from May to October from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Corner of Spring Street and Henry Street, Beaver Dam.
fond du lac county
Downtown Fond du Lac: Saturdays, May 18 through October, 8 a.m. to noon 26. Main Street, Fond du Lac, from Forest Avenue to Western Avenue.
sheboygan county
Elkhart Lake Farmers & Artisans Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, May 25 through October 5. Line and Lake Streets, Elkhart Lake.
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