The 2021 Guide To Farmer’s Markets in Southeastern Wisconsin
Your Guide to Milwaukee Area Farmer’s Markets!
Rejoice, fresh food enthusiasts! The weather is finally getting warmer, and as Wisconsin continues to reopen, farmers markets across the state have begun welcoming residents back for the 2021 season. Though some markets have not announced official plans for a summer reopening, most have released schedules and information regarding the upcoming kickoffs following closures last year.
The majority of markets this year will still have COVID-19 protocols in place; each market’s specific rules can be found at their websites.
Why shop at farmer’s markets?
1. Access to Better Quality Food
In general, farmer’s markets provide regular access to fresher, healthier food than most grocery stores. And access to fresh fruits and veggies is a huge contributing factor when it comes to community health and wellbeing. One study even associates proximity to farmer’s markets with a lower body mass index (BMI) among young people (while proximity to fast food was associated with higher BMIs).
2. Eating Locally is Better For You
The nutrient density of produce begins to decline the minute it’s harvested. In North America, the average piece of produce stays in transit for five days, traveling up to 6,000 miles from places like Mexico and Chile. Produce then sits on grocery store shelves for 3-4 days before you purchase it. That means your fruits and veggies are up to 40% less nutrient dense by the time you eat them, as opposed to when they’re fresh. Vegetables, for instance, can lose 55% of their vitamin C content within a week of harvesting. Shop farm to table to get the most nutrients from your food.
3. Greater Food Transparency
Buying locally from smaller vendors gives you the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into how your food was grown and harvested. More information means that you can make smarter buying decisions for you and your family.
4. Food Tastes Better When It’s Fresh!
If you’ve never had a tomato fresh off the vine, then you’ve never truly eaten a tomato. Just like nutrient density, food flavors will degrade over time. Eat fresh to truly taste all the nuances of your food.
5. Supporting Your Local Economy
Farmer’s markets are the perfect opportunity to vote with your dollar. Chances are, the money for every plum and pea you purchase goes back into small, local businesses instead of large corporations. One study found that farmer’s markets create an average of 13 full-time jobs for every $1 million in revenue earned.
MONDAYS
Butler Farmers Market
Location: 12700 W. Hampton Ave, Butler
Dates: June 1 – October 31
Hours: 12pm – 6pm
TUESDAYS
Alice’s Garden Farmer’s Market
Location: 2136 N. 21st Street, Milwaukee
Dates: July 1 – October 1
Hours: July/August 4 – 8pm, September/October 3 – 7pm
Fondy Farmers’ Market
Location: 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee
Dates: May 8 – November 21
Hours: May 8 – June 20: 9am – 12pm
June 27 – November 1: 7am – 2pm
November 7 – 21: 9am – 2pm
Thiensville Village Market
Location: 250 Elm Street at Village Park, Thiensville
Dates: June 22 – October 12
Hours: 9am – 3pm
West Allis Farmers’ Market
Location: 6501 W National Avenue, West Allis
Dates: May 1 – November 27
Hours: 12pm – 6pm (11am – 12pm shopping for seniors and vulnerable shoppers)
WEDNESDAY
Brown Deer Farmers’ Market
Location: 9078 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer
Dates: June 16 – Oct 27
9:00a-5:30p
Hartford Farmers’ Night Market
Location: 100 Park Ave, Jack Russell Memorial Library, Hartford
Dates: June 5 – September 25
4:30p-7:30p
Hartung Park Farmers’ Market
Location: 10298 W Keefe Ave & Menomonee River Pkwy, Wauwatosa
Dates: June 23 – September 29
4:00p-7:00p
Menomonee Falls Farmers Market
Location: N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls
Dates: June 2 – October 13
9am – 2pm
Mukwonago Area Farmers’ Market
Location: Field Park on Hwy 83 & Hwy NN
Dates: May 19 – October 13
2:00p-6:00p
Pewaukee Farmer’s Market
Location: Christ Lutheran Church at W240 N3103 Pewaukee Rd., Pewaukee
Dates: May 12 – October 13
Hours: –3pm -7:00p
West Racine Farmers’ Market
Location: 3100 Washington Ave, Racine
Dates: May 1 – October 31
Hours: 11am – 4pm
THURSDAY
Alice’s Garden Farmer’s Market
Location: 2136 N. 21st Street, Milwaukee
Dates: July 1 – August 31
Hours: 4pm – 8pm
Fondy Farmers’ Market
Location: 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee
Dates: May 8 – November 21
Hours: May 8 – June 20: 9am – 12pm
June 27 – November 1: 7am – 2pm
November 7 – 21: 9am – 2pm
Grafton Farmers’ Market
Location: 1000 13th Avenue, Grafton
Dates: July 15 – September 30
Hours: 10am – 2pm
South Milwaukee Downtown Market
Location: 1101 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee
Dates: June 3 – October 13
Hours: 3pm – 7pm
West Allis Farmers’ Market
Location: 6501 W National Avenue, West Allis
Dates: May 6 – November 18
Hours: 12pm – 6pm
SATURDAY
Brookfield Farmers’ Market
Location: 16900 W. Gebhardt Road, Brookfield
Dates: May 1 – October 30
Hours: 7:30am – 12pm (7:30am – 8:30am reserved for seniors, those with disabilities, health care workers and first responders)
East Town Market/Cathedral Square Farmers’ Market
Location: 520 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee
Dates: June 12 – October 9
Hours: 9am – 12:30pm
Delafield Farmers’ Market
Location: Main St & Dopkins St, Delafield
Dates: May 1 – October 30
Hours: 8am – 1pm
Fondy Farmers’ Market
Location: 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee
Dates: May 8 – November 21
Hours: May 8 – June 20: 9am – 12pm
June 27 – November 1: 7am – 2pm
November 7 – 21: 9am – 2pm
Fox Point Farmers’ Market
Location: 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point
Dates: June 19th-October 16th
Hours: 8am – 12pm
Germantown Farmers Market
Location: N112W17001 Mequon Road, Germantown
Dates: May 8 – October 23
Hours: 8am – 12pm
Greendale Open Market
Location: 5680 Broad Street, Greendale
Dates: June 1 – October 31
Hours: 8am – 12pm
Hartford Farmers Market
Location: 125 N Rural Street, Hartford
Dates: June 7 – October 30
Hours: 8:00a-12:00p
New Berlin Farmers’ Market
Location: 16300 W National Ave, New Berlin
Dates: May 1st – October 30th
Hours: 8am – 12pm
Oak Creek Farmers Market
Location: 361 W. Town Square Way, Oak Creek
Dates: June 5 – October 23
Hours: 9am – 1pm
Oconomowoc Farmers’ Market
Location: 155 W. Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc
Dates: May 22 – October 30
Hours: 8am – 12pm
Port Washington Farmers’ Market
Location: 347 Main Street, Port Washington
Dates: June 19 – October 24
Hours: 8am – 12:30pm
South Shore Farmers’ Market
Location: 2900 South Shore Dr., Bayview
Dates: June 19 – October 24
Hours: 8am – 12pm
Tosa Farmers’ Market
Location: 7720 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa
Dates: June 5 – October 16
Hours: 8am – 12pm
Waukesha Farmers’ Market
Location: 125 W. St Paul Ave, Waukesha
Dates: May 1 – Oct 30
Hours: 8am – 12pm
West Allis Farmers’ Market
Location: 6501 W National Ave, West Allis
Dates: May 6 – November 18
Hours: 12pm – 6pm
West Bend Farmers’ Market
Location: 200 N. Main St, West Bend
Dates: May 22 – October 30
Hours: 7:30am – 11am
Whitefish Bay Farmers’ Market
Location: 324 E. Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay
Dates: June 12 – October 16
Hours: 8am – 12pm
SUNDAY
Fondy Farmers’ Market
Location: 2200 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee
Dates: May 8 – November 21
Hours: May 8 – June 20: 9am – 12pm
June 27 – November 1: 7am – 2pm
November 7 – 21: 9am – 2pm
Greenfield Farmers’ Market
Location: 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield
Dates: May 1 – October 31
Hours: 10am – 2pm
Menomonee Falls Farmers Market
Location: N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menomonee Falls
Dates: July 11 – September 12
Hours: 10am – 1pm
Milaeger’s Great Lakes Farmers Market
Location: 4838 Douglas Ave, Racine
Dates: Year Round
Hours: 10am – 2pm
Riverwest Gardeners Market
Location: 2700 N. Pierce St, Milwaukee
Dates: June 6 – October 31
Hours: 10am – 3pm
Shorewood Farmers’ Market
Location: 1600 E. Lake Bluff Blvd, Shorewood
Dates: June 13 – October 31
Hours: 9:30am – 1pm
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