Description: For a city that only has warm weather 3 months out of the year, the Minneapolis Farmer's Market boasts a wealth of fresh goods. Okay, so maybe I'm exaggerating on the weather, but you'll be surprised at how many different fruits, vegetables, and plants you can find on an early morning venture.
The farmer's market is open 7 days a week starting in mid-spring, and it runs through December 24 every year. It's most crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, of course, when everyone and their brother comes out for goodies. Besides the usual market fare, you'll find a wealth of other goods.
The southern end of the Minneapolis Farmer's Market is reserved for craft-type items, like soap, benches, and handcarved items. You can also find some of the best brats and baked goods on this end, so you can almost make a whole day event out of the market.
As you head north, you'll find more Minnesota-grown items, as well as products made from scratch. Some of the most creative items are here, from salsa and jam to tea to venison brats. Yes, brats made from deer meat.
I was hooked after the first time I visited. The Minneapolis Farmer's Market is open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day. If you go on a busy week, good luck trying to find parking in the Lyndale lot. If you swing off on one of the side streets or head to the other side of the market, parking is a breeze. Visit the
Farmer's Market website for directions.
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