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Farmer's Markets in Minneapolis and St. Paul

By Clara James, About.com

A list of farmer's markets in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our farmer's markets sell wonderful fresh produce from Minnesota and western Wisconsin, flowers, baked goods, cheese and honey.

Many more farmer's markets operate in other cities in the Twin Cities metro area. There's a list of other farmer's markets at the Local Harvest website.

Hours and days of these markets are subject to change, so verify that the market will be open via their contact information on their website before setting out. Happy shopping!

Downtown St. Paul Farmer's Market

This is the flagship farmer's market in St. Paul. It's held in a dedicated space in the Lowertown district of downtown St. Paul. Live bands play every weekend. It's a fun morning out! The Black Dog coffee shop, across from the southwest corner of the market, is a great place to get a coffee to sip while you browse.

The Market is at the corner of Fifth Street and Wall Street.

Free parking is available in several lots surrounding the market, and meter parking is free on Saturday and Sunday near the market.

Saturdays and Sundays, April - November.
Saturday hours: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Seventh Place Mall Market, St. Paul

The Seventh Place Mall Market is held in the pedestrianized part of Seventh Street, opposite the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. It's smaller than the main Lowertown market, but still has a good selection of goods for sale.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, June - October
Tuesday and Thursday hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Tuesday market closes earlier in the year than the Thursday market. Check their website for the latest information on opening hours.

St. Luke's Church Market, St. Paul

Another satellite market of the St. Paul Farmers Market in Lowertown, this market is held on Friday afternoons.

St. Luke's Church, on the corner of Summit Avenue and Lexington Avenue, St. Paul. There's plenty of free street parking around the market.

Fridays, May - October
Friday hours: 1.15 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mill City Farmers Market, Minneapolis

The Mill City Farmer's Market has a great location: right on the bank of the Mississippi, next to the Guthrie Theater and the Mill City Museum.

Second Street and South Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis.

Saturdays, May-October.
Saturday hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Minneapolis Farmers Market: Nicollet Mall

This is the first of two locations of the Minneapolis Farmer's Market. It occupies a five-block stretch of Nicollet Mall on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Thursday market is open all day, handy for those who are not early birds!

Nicollet Mall, between 5th Street and 10th Street.

Thursdays and Saturdays, May - October.

Thursday hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Minneapolis Farmers Market: Lyndale Market

The second of the two markets run by the Minneapolis Farmer's Market is held just west of Downtown. This market is every day of the week, and has plenty for sale.

312 East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis.

Every day, April - Mid November
Daily hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Midtown Farmer's Market

At Minneapolis' Midtown Farmer's Market, local artists and community groups have stalls together with a huge selection of produce, plants, bread, dairy and meat products. This market accepts VISA and MasterCard and Food Stamps (EBT). Market shoppers can use their card to buy wooden market tokens at the market's information tent, which can then be used like cash at the market.

The market has plenty of free parking, and is also close to the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station.

Midtown Public Market: 2225 E. Lake Street, on the corner of Lake Street and 22nd Avenue.

Tuesdays and Saturdays, May - October
Tuesday hours: 3.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.
Saturday hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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