Although it might feel like many things have been canceled this summer, farmers markets in Indianapolis fortunately are forging ahead.
Despite everything, chickens keep laying eggs, plants keep growing and farmers keep doing what they do best: providing us with local, nourishing produce and other food to feed our families.
Due to COVID-19, farmers markets have had to make quite a few adjustments to the way they do business this season. Under each listing, you’ll find a short list of the new rules and regulations that each market has set in place. For more detailed information, check the market’s website or Facebook page before you visit.
2020 Farmers Markets in Indianapolis
CENTRAL
Binford Farmers Market
Saturdays, May-October, 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Northview Church, 6620 Northview Way, Indianapolis
NEW: Binford Farmers Market has been transformed into a drive-thru market. Please stay in your car and drive up to vendor booths. Advance orders are available but not required.
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
Saturdays, May-September, 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Glendale Town Center east parking lot, 6179 N. Rural St., Indianapolis
NEW: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. is reserved for elderly and immunocompromised customers, preordering available online, single entrance, no dogs allowed, no eating or drinking, masks suggested, maintain 6-foot social distancing, single shoppers are encouraged
City Market Farmers Market
Wednesdays, May-October, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Outside the City Market located on Market Street, between Delaware and Alabama Streets
NEW: Maintain 6-foot social distancing, masks are encouraged, no dogs allowed (except service animals), pre-pay and pre-order with vendors is encouraged, no eating or drinking on site, single shoppers are encouraged
Fort Ben Farmers Market
Thursdays, June-October, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Civic Plaza, 9230 Memorial Park Dr., Lawrence
NEW: This will be a grab-and-go market only. No eating or drinking on site, no dogs (except service animals), maintain 6-foot social distancing, no socializing, masks encouraged, single shoppers are encouraged
Garfield Park Farmers Market
Saturdays, May-October, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Southeast corner of Garfield Park, Indianapolis
NEW: Hand-washing stations available, no dogs allowed, no eating or drinking, no ready-to-eat hot foods, masks suggested, maintain 6-foot social distancing, pre-ordering and pre-paying is suggested, single shoppers are encouraged
NORTH
Carmel Farmers Market
Saturdays, May-September, 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Carter Green (formerly Center Green), 2 Center Green, Carmel
NEW: No parking in the Tarkington Parking Garage, masks encouraged, maintain 6-foot social distancing, foot traffic moves one way through the market, no eating or drinking on site, no public restrooms, no socializing
Fishers Farmers Market
Saturdays, May-October, 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Holland Park, 1 Park Dr., Fishers
NEW: Fishers Farmers Market is currently a virtual market. Order online, then pick up on Saturday or have your order delivered. All pickups must be done by vehicle; no pedestrians or bicycles permitted.
Fortville Farmers Market
Thursdays, May-September, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Nazarene Church, 701 S. Maple St., Fortville
Saxony Market
Saturdays, June-September 7, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Saxony Hospital parking lot, 131st St and Olio Rd, Fishers
NEW: Maintain 6-foot social distancing, handwashing stations provided
SOUTH
Martinsville Market
Saturdays, May-September, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Main Connection lawn, 460 South Main St., Martinsville
NEW: Maintain 6-foot social distancing, no sampling, hand sanitizer available
Mooresville Farmers Market
Tuesdays, May-September, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mooresville Friends Church, 50 N. Monroe St, Mooresville
NEW: Maintain 6-foot social distancing, no sampling, hand sanitizer available
Plainfield Chamber Farmers Market
Wednesdays, June-September, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Plainfield Friends Meeting Church, 105 S. East St, Plainfield
NEW: No restrooms, pre-ordering and pre-paying is suggested, no socializing, masks recommended, no dogs, do not touch a product unless you are purchasing, maintain 6-foot social distancing
Southport Farmers Market
Tuesdays, May-September, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Southport Bethel Community Church, 2810 E. Southport Rd, Indianapolis
EAST
Cumberland Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, May-October, 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E. Washington St., Indianapolis
NEW: pre-orders encouraged
Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds
Saturdays, May-October, 8:00 a.m. – Noon; Wednesdays, July-September, 8:00 a.m. – Noon
620 N. Apple Street, Greenfield
NEW: Pre-orders encouraged, maintain 6-foot social distancing, only one customer at a booth at a time, handwashing stations available, single shoppers are encouraged