Anyone who travels through Ohio knows that you'll spend quite a bit of time driving through wheat, corn, and soybean fields. Well, there has to be a reason for all that farmland, and that reason is some of the best farmers markets in the country! Here are our 8 favorites.
The Loveland Farmers Market features all local vendors, live music performances every week, and a kids' patch for all-ages fun and activities. They're open from May to October on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Blooms and Berries Farm Market is a great place to get fresh flowers, fruits, and farm fun memories! They're open from April-October.
The Hillsboro Farmers Market features live music, activities for kids, and fresh, locally sourced produce and crafts in Hillsboro. They're open from April to October on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Smith Farm Market in Columbus offers 26 varieties of homemade fresh-baked pies, fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, and wines. They're open Mondays through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., all year long!
The Witten Farm Market and Greenhouse is world famous for its super sweet corn and fabulous flowers in the greenhouse. They're open seven days a week. Visit them now!
The Windmill Farm Market hosts adventure hayrides through the woods, petting zoos, face painting, outdoor grilling, and more. They're open Sept. 23 through Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The West Side Market is one of Ohio's best places to shop for delicious locally sourced foods. Find baked goods, fresh fruits, and vegetables, or any meat you could want. They're open year-round. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Second Street Market in Dayton features live music every Saturday and strives for the style of European markets in the historical freight house. They're open all year round. Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.