TCD’s 2011 Farmers’ Market Guide

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The growing season is in bloom, and it seems that summer is finally on its way. After months spent holed up indoors against our will, Milwaukeeans are desperate to get out and stroll. And what better destination than the local farmers’ market! Besides finding natural ingredients for all of your favorite dishes or flowers to brighten your home, these markets also provide you with other reasons to get out and enjoy the warm weather. Cooking competitions and workshops, live music, arts and crafts and the freshest locally grown food you can find.

Find the one nearest to you! We’ll be sure to keep this list updated as additional markets open. Enjoy!

Brown Deer Farmers Market
Lowe’s Parking Lot, 6300 W. Brown Deer Rd.
9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesdays May 18 through October 26
Find annuals and perennials, herbs, fruits and vegetables.
414-354-6923

Brookfield Farmers Market
2200 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield
7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturdays May 7 through October
Get your choice of annuals, perennials, fruits and vegetables, Piedmontese beef, cut flowers, maple syrup, cheese, yogurt, mushrooms, chickens, eggs, bison meat, baked goods, dried floral, garden art and much more. Enjoy weekly entertainment, demonstrations and hand-crafted items.
262-784-7804

Cedarburg Farmers Market
Corner of Mill Street and Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI.
Fridays from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., June 3 through October
Visitors will find a wide variety of fresh farm produce, organic foods, flowers, herbs and perennials, fresh coffee, bakery and artisan crafts.
262-377-5856

Cudahy Farmer’s Market
3500 Library Dr., Cudahy
12 -6 p.m., Fridays May 6 through November

East Side Green Market
Beans and Barley Parking Lot, 1901 E. North Ave.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturdays June 18 through October 8.
Savor delicious local food and drinks and great entertainment from local artists, designers and craftspeople.
414-502-9489

East Town Farmers Market
Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays June 4 through October 29; 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesdays June 7 through September 27. No market 7/10 for Bastille Days.
Live it up with freshly grown produce, jellies, jams, cheeses, specialty foods, arts and crafts, meats including farm raised buffalo and chicken. Scheduled events most days, including live bands, Battle of the Chefs competitions, Spring and Fall Yard Sales and the Chili Cook-Off.
414-271-1416

 

Fondy Farmers Market
2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
May 7th – Nov. 5: Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 25 – October 30: Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Check out regular cooking demos and freshly prepared food and fresh produce.
414-933-8121

Fox Point Farmers Market
7300 N. Lombardy Rd.
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturdays June 18 – October 15.
Purchase fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, plants, fresh cut flowers, honey, bakery, cheese and herbal soap, eggs and maple syrup.
414-352-0555

Germantown Farmers Market
W164N11325 Squire Drive
8a.m. – 2 p.m. Sundays May 7 through October 29.
Offers fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs and entertainment is soon to come.
262-250-4710

Grafton Farmers Market
Twin City Plaza; 1720 Wisconsin Ave., Grafton
2 p.m. – 6:30 (or dusk) p.m., Thursdays June 30 – through October 13.
Get your fresh produce, flowers, elk meat and herbs.
262-377-1650

Hales Corners Harvest on the Homestead
Stahl-Conrad Homestead, 9724 W. Forest Home Ave.
8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturdays, June 18; July 2, 16, 30; August 13; September 3, 17; October 8, 22.
Delight in produce, arts and crafts and bakery.
414-708-0584

Hartford Farmers Market
Johnson St. Parking Lot, two blocks west of Main St. on Hwy 60, Hartford
7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays, May 7 through November.
Browse through ceramics, hot roasted nuts, handmade jewelry, different marinating sauces.
262-673-7193

Howell Avenue Farmers Market
U.S. Bank, 4015 S. Howell Ave.
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m., Saturdays July through October.
Fresh produce throughout the entire summer.
414-881-1185

Kenosha Harbor Market
Kenosha Harbor Park, 2nd Ave. between 55th and 56th St.
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturdays May 21 through October 15.
Year-round market sets up outdoors May 22 through mid October. Experience a long line of natural meats including (chicken, beef, lamb, pork), eggs, organic garlic, cheeses, breads, art, crafts and live music and chef demonstrations.
262-914-1252

Lake Geneva Farmers Market
Horticultural Hall; 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva
8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursdays May 5 through October 27.
Purchase fresh flowers, a wide variety of vegetables, homemade crafts, quilts and clothing for infants. This year they will have cheeses, eggs and meats.
262-248-4382

Lake Mills Open Market
Commons Park; 200 Water St., Downtown Lake Mills
2 p.m. – dusk (7 p.m.), Wednesdays May 4 through October 26. Offering fresh produce and arts and crafts.
920-648-2344

Menomonee Falls Farmers Market
North Middle School Campus Parking Lot, One block west of the corner of Appleton and Main
8 a.m.– 4 p.m., Wednesdays May 4 through November 23
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sundays July 3 through October 30
Grab fresh vegetables, eggs, bakery, fresh flowers (annuals and perennials), crafts and honey, cheeses and meats.
262-251-8797

Milwaukee Public Market Outdoor Urban Market
400 N. Water St., On St. Paul Ave. side of Public Market
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturdays June 4 through October 29.
Enjoy unlimited free parking on the weekends and themed events every week including live music, Kid’s Day and Art Day while you shop Wisconsin-grown produce, jewelry and accessories artwork.
414-336-1111

Mitchell Street Farmer’s Market
Corner of Mitchell St. & Muskego Avenue
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tues., Thurs. & Sunday, May 24 through October 30
Stop by to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable, locally-grown fruits & vegetables from Milwaukee area farmers.
414-301-3110

New Berlin Farmers Market
New Berlin Plaza parking area, 3600 S. Moorland Rd.
7 a.m – 12 p.m., Saturdays May 7 through October 29.
Shop jewelry and bedding plants early in the season and apples, sweet corn, baked goods and produce and more as the season progresses.
262-786-5280

Oconomowoc Farmers Market
St. Paul’s Church; 210 E. Pleasant St., Oconomowoc
7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturdays May 14 through October 29.
This market offers produce, flowers, arts and crafts, music, chefs, education booths, natural cleaning products, honey, fresh meats, bakery, music and entertainment. Free parking and admission.
262-567-2666

Port Washington Farmers Market
The corner of Main St. & Franklin St., Port Washington
8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturdays June 4 through October 29.
Survey a wide range of certified organic produce, garden art, jams, jellies, bakers, music and cooking demonstrations at least twice a month. Local nonprofits prepare food for each week.
262-305-4220

Riverwest Gardeners Market
Garden Park, Locust and Bremen Street (2 blocks west of Humboldt)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays June 19 – October 30
Features local produce, organics, flowers, herbs and live music.
414-491-3838

Sherman Park Farmers Market
Sherman Perk Coffee Lot, 49th St. and Roosevelt Ave.
8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Locate a wide range of produce and fruit and flowers.
414-875-7375

South Shore Farmers Market
South Shore Park, 2900 South Shore Drive, Bay View
8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturdays June 18 – October 15.
Enjoy vegetables, organics, coffee, bakery, jellies, syrup and fruit, artisan cheeses and meats.

Thiensville Farmers Market
Bonnywell Apartments Shopping Center, Main & Friestadt
7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays June 1 – October 26.
Take home exclusively homegrown vegetables, meats and poultry, flowers, honey, herbs, bakery and associated edible items.
262-242-2464

Tosa Farmers Market
7720 Harwood Ave.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays May 21 through October 15
Over 3o vendors featuring fruits and veggies, annuals and perennials, meats and cheeses, baked goods, specialty items and much more.

Watertown Fair Day
Riverside Park, 850 Larabee St.
7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesdays May 3 through November 8.
Pick up lots of produce within season, bedding plants, floral arrangements, honey, crafts, specialty meats, bakery, specialty demonstrations.
920-261-6320

Watson Street Farmers Market
Village Green, 400 Watson St., Ripon, WI
7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays June 4 through October 29; 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, June 7 through October 25.
Locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, preserves and numerous other products.
920-748-7466

Waukesha Farmers Market
Riverfront Plaza, just south of Fox River between Broadway and Barstow
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturdays May 7 through October 29,
Shop locally grown produce, naturally raised meats including buffalo, chicken, lamb and pork, Wisconsin cheeses, honey, bakery, preserves, jams and crafts, fish, yogurt milk and cream.
262-549-6154

West Allis Farmers Market
1559 S. 65th St., at National Avenue
1-6 p.m., Saturdays May 7 through November 26
Noon – 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through November.
Locally grown plants, produce, flowers, meat, herbs and much more. All items sold are grown by the farmer or on family farms.
414-302-8652

West Bend Farmers Market
Old Settlers Park, 1115 S. Main St., West Bend, WI
7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Saturdays June 4 through October 29.
Experience an authentic farmers’ market featuring locally grown and produced fruits, veggies, meats and dairy products, bakery items, home made jams, jellies and salsas too with live music most Saturdays.
262-338-3909

West Town Farmers Market
Zeidler Union Square, 301 W. Michigan St.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesdays June 1 through October 26.
Meet more than 40 vendors, offering locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers, prepared food items, handmade artwork with entertainment by local musicians and lunch by downtown restaurant vendors.
414-276-6696