365 Things to Do in Memphis #102: Eat Your (Fresh, Locally Grown) Veggies At The Memphis Farmers Market
365 Things to Do in Memphis #102: Eat Your (Fresh, Locally Grown) Veggies At The Memphis Farmers Market
Make mama proud and eat your veggies! Even better, buy those healthy, fresh fruits and veggies directly from the farmers who grow them.
While there are about a dozen local farmers markets, assignment #102 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis list is to try out the Memphis Farmers Market. It's every Saturday morning downtown behind Central Station from April through October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Memphis Farmers Market
While some of the other local markets may be less crowded, the Memphis Farmer's Market is a great place to see and be seen while you shop. The market, which was founded in 2006, has dozens of vendors that sell produce, cheese, meats, prepared foods, coffee, baked goods, cut flowers, herbs, and hand-crafted goods.
The selection changes as the season goes on—early in the season, there can be strawberries, lettuces, bok choy and onions, but as the weather gets warmer, look for tomatoes, watermelons, cucumbers, blackberries, peaches and squash.
Memphis Farmers Market for 2023
This year, the market opens on Saturday, April 1st and will occur each Saturday. I will update this page once more info about times and vendors are released
Last year, you could bring your well-behaved leashed dogs into the market, or let your pup hang out at Fido's Field. There was a rotating lineup of food trucks every weekend. I'm sure this year will be no different!
During non-pandemic times, you can catch acoustic music, cooking demos, and other activities.
Do I need cash? / Does mfm accept snap?
All Memphis Farmers Market vendors accept cash, and most accept credit, debit, Venmo, PayPal, or CashApp. You can also purchase Market tokens at the info table with a credit/debit card.
SNAP is accepted! From MFM: "SNAP shoppers can swipe their EBT card at the info table to receive tokens, which can be used like cash with all market vendors." Even better news, this year the Memphis Farmers Market has funded an Oh SNAP! program, "where the Memphis Farmers Market will double each SNAP patron’s money, up to $10 per visit."
Check out the Memphis Farmer's Market website for more information.
Farmers Market Pro Tips:
- If you want to get the best selection, go as soon as the market opens.
- After you shop local at the market, check out some of the shops in the South Main neighborhood—you can make a whole day out of exploring the area.
- Bring your own cloth bags, you might want to buy more than you think!
Go there:
Saturdays beginning in April, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free
Central Station Pavilion,
S. Front Street at GE Patterson
Memphis, Tenn. 38104
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