Love fresh, local food? The Indianapolis area has a farmers market for you! Whether you’re a foodie searching for the best ingredients or a family wanting a fun weekend activity, you’ll find delicious treats, unique crafts, and a lively atmosphere at one of Indy’s many markets.
This 2024 guide will take you on a tour of the 20 best farmers markets near Indianapolis, showcasing their unique offerings, peak seasons, and must-try vendors. Get ready to discover hidden gems, meet passionate farmers and artisans, and fill your basket with the freshest flavors of the season.
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Farmers Markets in Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market
A highly-trafficked Saturday tradition packed with local farmers, baked goods and more.
- Location: Glendale Town Center Parking Lot East of Lowes, 6001 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Hours: Every Saturday, May – October, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
City Market – The Original Farmers’ Market
Deemed the “Original Farmers’ Market,” this downtown spot is a favorite for grabbing a bite to eat during the workday or shopping for fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, flowers, etc. Grab lunch with family or friends before heading back to your day’s routine.
- Location: Outside the City Market located on Market Street, between Delaware and Alabama Streets
- Hours: Every Wednesday, May – October, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Opening Day: May 3, 2024
Irvington Farmers’ Market
This cozy Irvington spot consists of more than 70 farmers and vendors, local non-profit organizations, preschools, and more.
- Location: Ellenberger Park, 5301 St. Clair St, Indianapolis
- Hours: Select Sundays from 12-3 pm
- 2024 Dates: June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13
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Binford Farmer’s Market
Enjoy over 100 vendors from around the state, live music, kids’ activities, and more!
- Location: Northview Church, 6620 Northview Way, Indianapolis
- Hours: Every Saturday, May – October, 8 am – 12 pm
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
Statehouse Market
Stop by every Thursday for great food grown and sold by local vendors and fresh, healthy lunch options served by popular food trucks in Indy.
- Location: Robert D. Orr Plaza, 100 North Senate Avenue, Downtown Indianapolis
- Hours: Every Thursday, May-October 6, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
Garfield Park Farmers’ Market
The Garfield Park Farmers’ Market’s mission is to “support local, sustainable farmers and producers while creating a gathering place for community interactions.”
- Location: Southeast corner of Garfield Park
- Hours: Every Saturday, May – October, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
Pike Farmers Market
The Pike Market is returning to the Common Ground West Church parking lot for its second season. All vendors taking part are local, featuring either locally cultivated produce or locally crafted products.
- Location: 5429 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, Common Ground West Church parking lot
- Hours: Saturday mornings 8:30 am-11:30 am; June 8-September 21, 2024
- Opening Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Fort Ben Farmers Market
This market supports local growers and vendors selling healthy and creative products directly to area residents and employees, promotes local food sourcing and sustainable agriculture, supports local artists and musicians, and creates a community-minded atmosphere for Lawrence and surrounding area residents.
- Location: Musical Swings at Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8920 Otis Avenue, Indianapolis
- Hours: Thursday, June-October from 4-7 pm
- Opening Day: June 6, 2024
North Farmers Markets
Carmel Farmers’ Market
A growers- and producers-only market with plenty of produce, dairy, plants, and prepared foods. Live music fills the air while shoppers visit stands, and it’s obvious why this has long been a favorite Carmel stop.
- Location: Center for the Performing Arts, 2 Center Green, Carmel
- Hours: Every Saturday, May 4 – September 28, 8-11:30 am
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
Fishers Farmers Market @ Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
A staple in the Nickel Plate District, the Fishers Farmers Market boasts over 70 vendors, the Farm Hands Kids Program, live music, and much more. Presented by Fishers Parks and IU Health, the Fishers Farmers Market is a food-only market, supporting local farmers, producers, and entrepreneurs each week.
- Location: Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, Fishers
- Hours: Every Saturday, May – September 28, 8 am – 12 pm
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
Fortville Farmers Market
Sponsored by the Fortsville-McCordsville Chamber of Commerce, this weekly summer market features local produce, artisans, and occasional kids-centric activities like petting zoos or giveaways.
- Location: TBD
- Hours: Every Thursday, May-Septemeber
- Opening Day: May 2, 2023
Noblesville Main Street Farmers’ Market
The Noblesville Farmers’ Market is the oldest market in Hamilton County. There, you’ll find more than 80 vendors, including fresh produce/dairy and local artisans.
- Location: Federal Hill Commons, Noblesville
- Hours: Every Saturday, May 4- October 12, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
Westfield Farmers Market
This year the Westfield Farmers Market will take place in the Grand Junction Plaza at the corner of Mill Street and Jersey Street in Downtown Westfield. The markets is produced by the Downtown Westfield Association.
- Location: Grand Junction Plaza
- Hours: Every Thursday, May 30-September 26, 5-8 pm
- Opening Day: May 30, 2024
Zionsville Farmers’ Market
Presented by IU North Hospital, this market boasts a wide array of local businesses, such as B. Happy Peanut Butter, Cornerstone Bread, Darrin’s Coffee, and My Sugar Pie, as well as plenty of fresh produce and dairy products.
- Location: Corner of Main Street and Hawthorne Street, downtown Zionsville
- Hours: Every Saturday, May 18 – September 28, 8:00-11:30 am
- Opening Day: May 18, 2024
South
Greenwood Farmers’ Market
All your favorite farmers’ market fare in one spot, the Greenwood market always seems to have an abundance of what visitors are looking for, from local produce and dairy to baked goods.
- Location: Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison, Greenwood
- Hours: Every Saturday from April 27-September. 8 am-noon
- Opening Day: April 27, 2024
Plainfield Chamber Of Commerce Farmers’ Market:
This farmers market features a host of produce, baked goods, crafters, non-profit organizations, and food trucks, including Oberweis Dairy, Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Arcane Coffee, and more.
- Location: Plainfield Friends Meeting, 105 S. East St, Plainfield
- Hours: Every Wednesday, June 7- September 11, 4-7 pm
- Opening Day: June 5, 2024
Westside
Brownsburg Farmers’ Market
Winner of ‘Best Farmers Market of Hendricks County’ a couple of years running, the Brownsburg market is presented by IU Health West Hospital. Partnering with Brownsburg Parks, the market offers a monthly summer concert series onsite.
- Location: Town Hall Green, 61 N. Green St, Brownsburg
- Hours: Every Thursday, June 6 through August 29, 4-7 pm
- Opening Day: June 6, 2024
Southwest side
Avon Farmers’ Market
The Town of Avon shows its commitment to helping the community “buy fresh” by offering this weekly market featuring local produce, baked goods, flowers, and more, all by vendors who live within a 60-mile radius of Avon.
- Location: Hendricks Regional Health South Parking Lot, 8244 E. US Highway 36, Avon
- Hours: Tuesdays, June – September, 4-7 pm
- Opening Day: June 4, 2024
Eastside Farmers’ Markets
Farmer Market at the Fairgrounds in Greenfield
Hancock County has something for everyone! Consumers are encouraged to ask questions of the vendors regarding how the products are produced. All products are made in Indiana, and the market is SNAP-approved.
- Location: 620 N. Apple Street, Greenfield
- Hours: Every Saturday, May-October, 8 am-12 pm
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
Cumberland Farmers’ Market
This eastside Indianapolis farmers market has grown immensely since its beginning in 2004. It offers a wide variety of local food and craft items and live entertainment throughout the season.
- Location: Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 East Washington Street, Indianapolis
- Hours: Every Saturday, May-October, 8 am-12 pm
- Opening Day: May 4, 2024
