Spring and summer are on the way, and something we're really looking forward to is local farmers markets! We put together a list of some of the markets in Eastern Iowa that have already set their dates for 2025, as well as some annual markets that have yet to announce details for this year. We will be sure to keep the lists updated as more information becomes available!

Bettendorf Farmers Market

  • 2850 18th Street (between the library and CVS).
  • Days/Times
    • Mondays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    • Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    • Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Opening day is Thursday, May 1st

Cedar Falls Farmers Market

  • Overman Park
  • Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Runs May through October

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

  • Downtown Cedar Rapids
  • Select Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • June 7th
    • June 21st
    • July 5th
    • July 19th
    • August 2nd
    • August 16th
    • September 6th
    • September 20th
  • Market After Dark - Saturday, August 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Decorah Farmers Market

  • Lower Oneota Community Co-op Parking Lot
  • Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Runs May through October

DeWitt Farmers Market

  • Lincoln Park
  • Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Runs May 1st through October 20th

Dubuque Farmers Market

  • Upper Main District around City Hall
  • Saturdays May through September from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Saturdays in October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Runs May 3rd through October 25th

Dyersville Area Farmers Market

  • Commercial Club Park
  • Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Runs May 22nd through October 2nd

Dyersville Downtown Market

  • Legacy Square
  • Select Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • June 28th
    • July 26th
    • August 30th
    • September 27th
  • Winter Market - December 6th from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ely Farmers Market

  • 1570 Rowley St
  • Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Runs May through October

Fairfield Farmers Market

  • Howard Park
    • Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • SE Corner of Town Square
    • Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Outdoor markets from May through October

Farmers' Market at Old MacDonald's Farm

  • Bever Park, Cedar Rapids
  • Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Runs June 4th through September 24th

Freight House Farmers Market

  • 421 W River Drive, Davenport
  • Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Summer Market Season begins Saturday, May 3rd

Guttenberg Farmers Market

  • 400 Block of South River Park Drive
  • Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Opening day is Saturday, May 3rd

Hiawatha Farmers Market

  • 10th Avenue Parking Lot of Guthridge Park
  • Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Runs May through October

Iowa City Farmers Market

  • Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp & Surrounding Area - 415 Washington Ave
  • Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Runs May 3rd through October 25th

Jefferson Street Farmers Market

  • Jefferson Street, Burlington
  • Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Runs May 1st through September 25th

Manchester Farmers Market

  • River Street behind Bushel & A Peck
  • Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • May 24th through October 54th

Marion Farmers Market

  • Taube Park
  • Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Runs May through September

Muscatine Area Farmers Market

  • On the corner of 3rd and Cedar Street
  • Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Runs May through October

Toledo Farmers Market

  • Toledo Courthouse Square
  • Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Opening day is Friday, June 6th

Uptown Marion Market

  • City Square Park
  • Select Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • June 14th
    • July 12th
    • August 9th
    • September 27th

Vinton Farmers Market

  • Celebration Park
  • Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Runs June through September
  • Every 3rd Thursday will feature food trucks and a live performance

Washington Farmers’ Market

  • Central Park
  • Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Runs May 15th through October 9th

Waterloo Urban Farmers Market

  • RiverLoop Expo Plaza
  • Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Runs May through October

2025 Markets TBA

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