Where to Shop Local in 2026
Peak season is here. From May through October, you can find a farmers market open somewhere in Greater Columbus almost every day of the week. This is the freshest, cheapest way to eat all summer, and every dollar stays close to home.
I’ve organized this guide by neighborhood, not by day, so you can find what’s near you first. Each market lists its day and time right in the header. Produce is the headline, but most markets also stock eggs, honey, cheese, meat, bread, plants, soap, and prepared food from local makers.
The Big Picture: How These Markets Differ
Not all markets are the same, and knowing the type saves you a wasted trip.
The anchor markets are the big Saturday-morning institutions with 50-plus vendors, live music, and a real crowd. Think Clintonville, Worthington, German Village, and Dublin’s Bridge Park. Go here when you want selection and a morning out.
The neighborhood weeknight markets are smaller, later in the day, and built around after-work shopping and a food truck dinner. Bexley, New Albany, Bronzeville, and Franklin Park Conservatory fit this mold. Go here when you want fresh produce plus a place to eat.
The daily farm stands run all week long, so they are your backup when everything else is closed. HTH in Linworth and Hoffman’s in Galloway are the two to know.
Don’t-Miss Markets
If you only hit a handful this summer, make it these:
- Clintonville Farmers Market: 50 of Ohio’s best producers and the longest season in town, running April through November.
- Worthington Farmers Market: One of the largest in Columbus, with a genuine main-street feel right on High Street.
- Franklin Park Conservatory Market: The prettiest setting of any market here, and it doubles your dollars for EBT users through Produce Perks.
- The Dublin Market at Bridge Park: Big vendor list, free parking, live music, and dining steps away.
- New Albany Farmers Market: 45-plus merchants and a polished Market Square location.
Downtown and Central Columbus
Downtown Columbus Farmers Market (Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
New this year at Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. Running May 7 through Sept. 24 alongside the Food Truck Food Court, so you can grab lunch and shop in one stop. A partnership with Common Greens.
Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers Market (Wednesdays, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
June 3 through Sept. 16 in the Wells Barn parking lot off East Broad Street. Free parking. Loads of vendors and food trucks, plus EBT and Produce Perks incentive dollars on fresh produce. The best-looking market in the city.
Bronzeville Growers Market (Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.)
July 2 through Sept. 24 at MPACC’s Box Park, 925 Mt. Vernon Ave. at 17th. Free parking across the street. A community market with deep neighborhood roots.
German Village Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Formerly the Saint Mary Market, at 588 S. Third St. May 2 through Nov. 21. Fruit and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, cheese, jam, baked goods, and treats for the dog. A charming stroll through one of the city’s prettiest neighborhoods.
North: Clintonville, Worthington, Westerville
Clintonville Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon)
3535 N. High St., April 25 through Nov. 21. The longest season and one of the best rosters in Columbus: 50 farmers and food producers with vegetables, meat, dairy, eggs, bread, seedlings, and artisan goods. Start here.
Worthington Farmers Market (Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon)
On High Street in Worthington, May through October. One of the biggest markets around, with produce, baked goods, and live music. They take EBT, cards, cash, and market tokens.
Westerville Saturday Uptown Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon)
Behind Westerville City Hall, 21 S. State St., May 16 through Sept. 26. A community gathering built on direct connections with local farms, nurseries, and bakeries.
Northwest: Upper Arlington, Dublin, Powell, Linworth
Upper Arlington Farmers Market (Wednesdays, 3 to 6:30 p.m.)
Littleton’s parking lot, 2140 Tremont Center, May 13 through Oct. 21. Check @CityofUAPR for weekly updates.
The Dublin Market at Bridge Park (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon)
Both sides of Longshore Street in Bridge Park, May 2 through Sept. 26. Free garage parking, live entertainment, and dining right there. Baked goods, produce, flowers, and family-friendly fun. A top pick.
Powell Chamber Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon)
Liberty Square Plaza, 240 N. Liberty St., May 23 through Oct. 3. The season opens early with a plant sale on May 2, 9, and 16. Produce, fruit, bread, honey, plants, candles, jewelry, and crafts.
HTH Farm Market (Seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
2395 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. in Linworth, April through mid-December. Your everyday backup for produce, plants, jams, baked goods, brown eggs, and Amish cheese. Proceeds support Hope Thru Housing, a local nonprofit recovery program.
Northeast: New Albany, Lewis Center, Delaware, Sunbury
Market on Orange (Tuesdays, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Orange Friends Church lot, 3467 E. Orange Road. Produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, food trucks, live music, and a supervised kids’ craft at the play area. Bring the family. 2026 dates to be announced.
New Albany Farmers Market (Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m.)
Market Square, 200 Market St., June 4 through Aug. 27. 45-plus merchants with local produce, cheese, and meat. Follow @hnafarmersmarket to see the weekly vendor and food truck lineup.
Delaware Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon)
20 E. Winter St., May 23 through October. Seasonal produce, plants, cut flowers, honey, baked goods, soap, and pottery. SNAP and Senior vouchers accepted.
Sunbury Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
9 E. Granville St., dates to be announced for 2026. Check their Facebook page closer to the season.
Northeast: New Albany, Lewis Center, Delaware, Sunbury
Market on Orange (Tuesdays, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Orange Friends Church lot, 3467 E. Orange Road. Produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, food trucks, live music, and a supervised kids’ craft at the play area. Bring the family. 2026 dates to be announced.
New Albany Farmers Market (Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m.)
Market Square, 200 Market St., June 4 through Aug. 27. 45-plus merchants with local produce, cheese, and meat. Follow @hnafarmersmarket to see the weekly vendor and food truck lineup.
Delaware Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon)
20 E. Winter St., May 23 through October. Seasonal produce, plants, cut flowers, honey, baked goods, soap, and pottery. SNAP and Senior vouchers accepted.
Sunbury Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
9 E. Granville St., dates to be announced for 2026. Check their Facebook page closer to the season.
West and Southwest: Hilliard, Grove City, Galloway, Prairie Township
Prairie Township Farmers Market (Mondays, 4 to 7 p.m.)
Prairie Township Community Center, 5955 W. Broad St., Galloway, June 22 through Aug. 17. Produce, cottage foods, handmade goods, and a dinner food truck. SNAP and WIC accepted. One of the few Monday options in town.
Hilliard Farm Market (Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m.)
Hilliard United Methodist Church, 5445 Scioto Darby Rd., May 19 through Sept. 22. SNAP available. Check the website for food truck days.
Grove City Farmers Market (Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon)
Historic Town Center at Broadway and Park St., May 9 through Sept. 12. An award-winning market with peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, homemade jellies, and baked goods. Run by the Grove City Area Chamber.
Westgate Farmers Market (1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon)
West Gate Masonic Lodge, 2925 W. Broad St., June through October. A smaller twice-monthly market, so plan around the dates.
Hoffman’s Farm Market (Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday)
1150 Hubbard Road, Galloway. Open Sunday noon to 4, Wednesday 2 to 6, and Saturday 10 to 5, July through October. An 80-year family farm stand: tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, squash, herbs, green beans, and sweet corn, with pumpkins and gourds in fall.
OhioHealth Farmers Market (3rd Tuesday of the month, 4 to 7 p.m.)
Blue entrance of Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Rd., May through October. A once-a-month stop for local produce and artisan goods.
East and Southeast: Bexley, Pickerington, Canal Winchester
Bexley Farmers Market (Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m.)
On Dawson between Main and Sheridan, May 14 through Oct. 22. A classic walkable neighborhood market with a long season.
Olde Pickerington Farmers Market (Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m.)
89 N. Center St. in Olde Pickerington Village, June through September. Ohio produce, baked goods, honey, meat, crafts, and prepared foods.
Canal Winchester Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon)
Stradley Park, 36 S. High St., May 30 through Sept. 26.
Reynoldsburg Farmers Market (Not scheduled for 2026)
Usually at JFK Park, 7232 E. Main St. Nothing on the calendar yet. Follow their Facebook page for updates.
Beyond the Outerbelt: Granville, Newark, Lancaster, Marysville, Plain City
Granville Farmers Market (Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon)
Two markets a week. The Tuesday version is a smaller stop at the Ross Granville IGA lot, 484 S. Main St., June 9 through Sept. 29. The larger Saturday market runs at Raccoon Valley Park, 1225 River Road, May through October, with 50-plus vendors. No market on July 4, and skip the Golfland lot for parking.
Canal Market District Friday Market (Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m.)
36 East Canal St., Newark, May through October. A covered pavilion with food trucks and music. The best Friday option in the region.
Lancaster Farmers Market (Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon)
West Chestnut Street between Broad and Columbus, May 2 through October. Produce, baked goods, crafts, meat, flowers, and eggs, plus food trucks, music, and kids’ activities.
Union County Farmers Market (Saturdays, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
Partners Park, 125 E. Sixth St., Marysville, May 16 through Oct. 3. Every vendor is from Union County or a neighbor, so it’s about as local as Ohio gets.
Plain City Farmers Market (Thursdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m.)
101 S. Chillicothe St., July 9 through Oct. 1, with a July 4 season kickoff from 9 a.m. to noon. Local farms, food trucks, and special events.