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LM
November 1, 2017
The Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan is fabulous! The farmers
Come from Indiana, Ohio, Canada, and, of course, Michigan. The produce is varied and lovely and the flowers and trees fror landscaping are legend. This outdoor market has pavilions for vendors, buskers, outdoor barbecue for sale. It is surrounded by restaurants, anguge meat market (the meat packers are located at the perimeters of the market) and lots of niche stores like spice companies. Coffee and tea, candy, fried fruit, mushrooms, the list goes on. It is well worth a trip to Detroit to shop at this fantastic market. And it's been there since the turn of the 19tj century.
Come from Indiana, Ohio, Canada, and, of course, Michigan. The produce is varied and lovely and the flowers and trees fror landscaping are legend. This outdoor market has pavilions for vendors, buskers, outdoor barbecue for sale. It is surrounded by restaurants, anguge meat market (the meat packers are located at the perimeters of the market) and lots of niche stores like spice companies. Coffee and tea, candy, fried fruit, mushrooms, the list goes on. It is well worth a trip to Detroit to shop at this fantastic market. And it's been there since the turn of the 19tj century.
John O.
March 16, 2016
Is Madison, WI's market too big, too good to mention? It does surprise me that it
got no mention. The only bad thing about it is too many OTHER people!
got no mention. The only bad thing about it is too many OTHER people!
Lindsay-Jean H.
September 3, 2015
I’m pretty disappointed with the tone of many of these comments—the level of negativity just isn’t in-sync with the spirit of this community. This post not intended to be an end-all-and-be-all top 10 list, it’s just 10 farmers markets doing really cool things, like showing a commitment to bringing their communities together, educating people about where their food comes from, protecting the environment, or all of the above. As #10 (Your Local Market) addresses, there are over 8,000 farmers markets in the United States, and thus literally thousands of fabulous markets that didn’t make the list with treasures of their own. We love hearing about your favorites, just please remember to do so in a respectful manner.
amg
September 2, 2015
I'm shocked and disappointed that Madison wasn't mentioned. It's every bit as stellar as the Ferry in SF and Green City in Chicago. I'll still love this site, but this was a major oversight.
Louisa
August 31, 2015
Flagstaff Farmers Market is the best in AZ. Not year round due to weather but it makes up for time lost in the summer months.
susan G.
July 16, 2015
Santa Fe NM - we were visiting in season for the chile harvest, and in the market, vendors were roasting and skinning and selling as we watched and bought, plus amazing produce, even kimchi, of all sorts. Brattleboro VT - market with a strong community presence; about 1/3 prepared foods, including dim sum, glutenfree bakers, and tables to sit and eat and listen to good musicians and people watch. NY State Thruway - I was happy to find local growers at a mini-market right there by the highway; good thing we were on our way home...
Shawn A.
July 16, 2015
How could you not include Madison's Danes County Farmers Market? It's clearly a sign you never gone!
Lisa G.
July 15, 2015
Not having Detroit's Eastern Market on this list. Even in the days when suburbanites looked for reasons not to go in the city, they still came downtown for this fantastic year-round market.
gingerroot
July 15, 2015
Thrilled to see my little state represented in the top ten! I love our local farmers markets and feel fortunate to have locally grown tropical bounty available year round. I will say that I visited the Portland State University Farmers Market a few years ago (with food52 pal hardlikearmour!) and I was immediately smitten by the beauty and abundance of PNW market goods.
Wanda M.
July 12, 2015
Congrats to all the markets. My first stop in every town I visit is their farmers market. I have nothing but the highest respect and admiration for honest farmers. Be wary at farmers markets of frauds, however. I personally know a farmer selling pork who advertises No GMo's while feeding GM soy to his hogs. He's been lying to all customers for years and profiting heavily from it.
Warren S.
July 3, 2015
Hah!! These citified farmer's markets? I'll pass on them in favor of country markets in the northwest.
jane.coombs88
July 3, 2015
glad to see the two shouts for the Santa Monica Wednesday market. I agree the Ferry a Plaza market is great as well. It has it all including the stunning location.
irishali
July 3, 2015
You are missing one of the most amazing markets in the world—the Ithaca Farmer's market. Located on southern tip of Cayuga Lake, it's not only an amazing setting, but the produce is by far the tastiest I have ever had the pleasure of eating.
marcia S.
July 3, 2015
Madison Wisconsin at the capitol square is the best one ever! Huge market, all around the square.
AntoniaJames
July 4, 2015
I had the great fortune of going there in late August five years ago, when I installed my son as a first year at UW-M. The local apples were out of this world - and absolutely perfect with the local cheese. I'll never forget it. ;o)
Mary
July 3, 2015
I loved the Durango farmers market when I lived there. Also, the Memphis Farmers Market is a great market.
Jessica S.
July 3, 2015
All brilliant! Here in London we love our farmer's markets too, but markets with all types of vendors - cheese, tacos, crafts, beer, chocolate, butchers - tend to be my favourites.
If you love farmers markets, you might enjoy my podcast where you can listen to street markets in London and around the world. Our most recent episode features a Brewer's Market in Covent Garden.
You can listen here:
http://www.streetmarketpodcast.com/
-on iPhone http://apple.co/1xmu5s9
-or just look up the Street Market Podcast on any podcasting app.
Happy listening! And keen to know more of your tips!
Jess
If you love farmers markets, you might enjoy my podcast where you can listen to street markets in London and around the world. Our most recent episode features a Brewer's Market in Covent Garden.
You can listen here:
http://www.streetmarketpodcast.com/
-on iPhone http://apple.co/1xmu5s9
-or just look up the Street Market Podcast on any podcasting app.
Happy listening! And keen to know more of your tips!
Jess
Dia S.
July 2, 2015
I nominate the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Wednesdays and Saturdaysin the summer and my prototype of the perfect market. Zingerman's Deli is across the street.
Sandy H.
July 2, 2015
Santa Monica, Wednesday morning market is not here? Maybe because it is in a class of its own: Best in the world. ;)
Arika H.
July 2, 2015
The Cobblestone Farmers Market in Old Salem - Winston-Salem, NC. I believe it has been recognized before. It's not huge, but it does have a wide variety of produce available from very local vendors. There's always fresh coffee from a roaster in town, baked goods from two local shops, gelato, a locally-made cold-press juicer and live music. All set in among the cobblestone streets of the 18th century settlement of Old Salem. The best!
Bill S.
July 2, 2015
I live in Manhattan and can say the Union Square NYC one does not belong on this list. Santa Monica definitely does though.
Matilda L.
July 2, 2015
To interpret the "America" loosely, I have to nominate my hometown markets of Atwater and Jean-Talon in Montreal, Canada. I miss the shops stocked with local delicacies, I miss the sheer size and variety of the produce and especially miss the duck product purveyor.
Jessica S.
July 3, 2015
Duck product purveyor sounds awesome! What kinds of duck products? Please let there be duck confit...
Incidentally, if you're a market fan, you might enjoy listening to this podcast about street markets: http://www.streetmarketpodcast.com/
I'd love to know what you think!
Incidentally, if you're a market fan, you might enjoy listening to this podcast about street markets: http://www.streetmarketpodcast.com/
I'd love to know what you think!
AntoniaJames
July 2, 2015
Best? That's hard. The Madison WI farmers market is outstanding - fantastic cheeses, artisanal brats and other sausages, etc.
Of course, I adore my own local markets in the East Bay, especially the Old Oakland farmers market and the Temescal (Oakland DMV) Sunday market. Year round we stuff our bags and baskets with the best our local farmers have to offer, while listening to superb live music. Best of all, they're convenient! Can't wait to see others' input. ;o)
Of course, I adore my own local markets in the East Bay, especially the Old Oakland farmers market and the Temescal (Oakland DMV) Sunday market. Year round we stuff our bags and baskets with the best our local farmers have to offer, while listening to superb live music. Best of all, they're convenient! Can't wait to see others' input. ;o)
jamcook
July 2, 2015
I was also surprised not to see the Dane County Farmers Market in Madison Wisconsin. Wonderful, all around the Capitol square and beyond.
amysarah
July 2, 2015
I'm surprised not to see Madison here too. Such a great market, so much a part of a great town.
Jessica S.
July 3, 2015
Ohh interesting! This must be the 10th time that I've heard about this street market in Madison! What kind of things do they sell there? I imagine the cheeses are fantastic.
Incidentally, if you love markets, you might enjoy our podcast about street markets (in London and around the world). You can listen here if you fancy it: http://www.streetmarketpodcast.com/
Would love to hear more about the Madison one though!
Incidentally, if you love markets, you might enjoy our podcast about street markets (in London and around the world). You can listen here if you fancy it: http://www.streetmarketpodcast.com/
Would love to hear more about the Madison one though!
Rachel L.
July 7, 2015
The Madison market is on the four streets of the square surrounding the capital building. There are several great cheese stands and tons of produce, meats including bison, red deer, smoked trout, and breads including the best-Stella's hot and spicy cheese bread! Then trailing off of a corner of the square on state street are a bunch of craft stands with cool jewelry and pottery and shirts and stuff!
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