May is approaching and there are countless delights that make Indiana springs and summers the best. Each year when the heat and greenery returns it feels almost unbelievable. Maybe the best part of this return is the fresh produce. Tomatoes, zucchini, corn, and fresh herbs immediately come to mind. While winter farmers markets do exist in Indiana, there’s no denying that summer markets have the glow.
Realistically it isn’t always possible, but shopping at farmers markets is one of the best ways to help Indiana’s local food system. Indiana farmers markets are overflowing with fresh produce, garden starts, fresh herbs, locally and organically made household products like soaps and cleaners, beverages, and sauces and spices. Shopping for these items at farmers markets flows money to people who want better for this city and state, and you might even meet them! The real people growing the food you’ll eat!
Without further ado, here is a quick guide to help you find your favorite market in and around Indianapolis:
Avon
When: June through August, Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Avon Hendricks Regional Health Building, South Parking Lot, 8244 E U.S. Highway 36, Avon, IN 46123
Broad Ripple
When: May through September, Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 2615 E 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Carmel
When: May through September, Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032
City Market
When: May through October, Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 222 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Fishers
Primary Market
When: May through September, Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN, 46038
Second Location
When: June through August, Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 13578 E. 131st Street, Fishers, IN, 46037
Garfield Park
When: May through October, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Garfield Park, Indianapolis, IN, 46203 (corner of Southern Ave and Shelby St)
Greenwood
When: Last Saturday in April through September, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m
Where: 525 N Madison Ave, Greenwood, IN, 46142
Irvington
When: June through October, Second Sundays, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Ellenberger Park, 5301 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN
Indy Summer Farmers Market (ISFM)
When: May through October, Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center,727 N Oriental St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Lawrence
When: June through first week in October, Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8920 Otis Ave, Lawrence, IN 46216
