A Guide to Kansas City-Area Farmers Markets

Blue Springs offers two farmers markets throughout the summer. At both, you’ll find fresh produce, handcrafted goods, live music and local food trucks. 

Blue Springs Farmers Market

• When: 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays from April through September
• Where: 499 SW Missouri Highway 7 (American Legion Stanley-Pack Post #499) 

Market on Main

• When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from May through early September
• Where: 11th & Main streets (Downtown Blue Springs)

The Bonner Springs Farmers Market is thriving at the new pavilion at Centennial Park, ready for rain-or-shine farmers market shopping. Find produce and other local goods, plus there’s frequently kids activities, live music and even yoga.

• When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from May through October
• Where: Centennial Park, 206 E. Cedar St., Bonner Springs

This isn’t a middle man market. Vendors at the Brookside Farmers Market are the ones growing, raising and making every product. Plus they all follow organic or natural grown standards, and everything sold is sourced within 125 miles of Kansas City.

The Brookside Farmers Market also operates year-round with an indoor winter market.

• When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from April through October; 9 a.m. to noon from November through March 
• Where: HJ’s Community Center, 6425 Wornall Road, Kansas City

Kansas City’s largest farmers market operates every weekend year-round, featuring dozens of vendors. Find produce, fresh breads, flowers, crafts and more from across the region.

While you’re at the farmers market, visit some of the local shops and restaurants at the City Market.

• When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends, April through October; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends, November to December and March; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday only in January and February
• Where: 20 E. 5th St., Kansas City

The Independence Farmers’ Market has a wide selection of locally grown meat and produce, sweets and treats, and handmade crafts, all of which have been grown or made within a 100-mile radius of Independence. 

The Independence Farmers Market also has an indoor market on the first Saturday of the month from December to April.

• When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from May to October; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays from June to August
• Where: Independence Uptown Market, 211 W. Truman Road, Independence

Stock up on local produce, fresh baked goods, homemade items and more at the KCK Farmers Market located in downtown KCK. 

• When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. biweekly: ‍June 13th & 27th, July 11th & 25th, August 8th & 22nd, September 5th & 19th, October 3rd & 15th
• Where: 1739 Quindaro Blvd. Kansas City, KS

The Lawrence Farmers Market is focused on local products. All products must be grown or made within 50 miles of the city. Held in downtown Lawrence, visitors can also enjoy kids activities, live music and more.

• When: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays from April to November
• Where: 824 New Hampshire St., Lawrence

You’ll find the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market at the new Green Street Market, newly opened in 2025. Guests can find local produce, baked goods, fresh flowers, local food trucks and more.  

• When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Wednesdays from April to October
• Where: 209 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit

Enjoy fresh produce, meat, flowers, body care products and more at the Lenexa Farmers Market. In 2024, there are even more new vendors, plus the market is offering composting once a month.

• When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from late April through October; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays from late May thorugh August
• Where: Lenexa Civic Campus parking garage, 17201 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa

The historic Downtown Liberty square is the perfect place to spend a morning shopping for local goods, fresh produce, flowers and more. Plus everything is made or grown withing 200 miles of Liberty. The Liberty Farmers Market was recently voted the best of the Northland.  

• When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from May through October
• Where: 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty

Located in downtown Merriam, this farmers market has plenty of local produce, homemade goods and more. Plus guests can enjoy live music and kids activities on select weekends.

• When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from May through September
• Where: Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Drive, Merriam

The Young Family Farm is an urban farm located in Kansas City’s Midtown neighborhood. This family-owned operation is focused on providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, grown organically, for communities that might not normally have access.

• When: Order online for pickup 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays or shop in-person 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
• Where: 3819 Wayne Ave., Kansas City

Get some weeknight shopping done at the Mission Market, which features local produce, specialty foods and crafts. There’s also a beer and wine garden each week, plus food trucks and live music. Heads up: Mission’s farmers market is temporarily changing locations in 2026 due to a construction project at its regular spot. 

• When: 4:30-8 p.m. Thursdays from June through August
• Where: Broadmoor Park, 5701 Broadmoor St., Mission

Olathe has not just one but two farmers market locations running twice a week. Find a variety of produce, baked goods, flowers and plants, and more.

• When: 7:30 a.m. to sellout Saturdays from late April through October and Wednesdays from May through September
• Where: Downtown Olathe at 219 W. Loula St. and Black Bob Park at 14500 W. 151st St.

The popular Overland Park Farmers Market is getting ready for its new home. For now, the farmers market will continue at the Matt Ross Community Center until June 3 as construction on the Clock Tower Landing project wraps up. A grand opening is scheduled for June 5, and the first OP Farmers Market at the new facility is set for June 6.  

• When: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from April to September; 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from October to November; 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays from June to early September
• Where: 8101 Marty St., Overland Park

Grab plenty of local produce and other goods while visiting the Parkville Farmers Market near the beautiful English Landing Park just steps from the Missouri River. The farmers market has a new pavillion for rain or shine shopping. 

• When: 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays from late April through October; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays from June through early September
• Where: 8850 McAfee St., Parkville

Stock up on local produce, homemade crafts and more at the Shawnee Farmers Market while enjoying local entertainment from Shawnee and the Kansas City area.

The city’s Moonlight Market also runs from 4-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at City Hall. 

• When: 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays from May through October
• Where: Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee