Twin Cities Tour Guide

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          Today’s post is going to give you 11, that’s right, 11 spots for the price of one … which incidentally is zero dollars. Anyway, I wanted to share some info about farmers markets in Minneapolis. There’s no easier, (or more delicious) way to show support for local farmers and help protect the environment than shopping at farmers markets, and Minneapolis is a great place to do just that. Below is some info about twelve farmers markets in Minneapolis. I have also created a map showing the locations of all of the farmers markets mentioned here.

The Farmer in the Mall: The Nicollet Mall Minneapolis Farmers Market offers fresh local produce amongst the hustle and bustle of downtown Minneapolis. (Photo courtesy of Ry Tweedie-Cullen) 

Elliott Park Farmers Market: 1000 E. 14th St., Wednesdays 10:30 am – 2pm,  June 25 – September. Located about six blocks away from the Metrodome light rail stop.

Kingfield Farmers Market: Nicollett Ave. & 43rd St. Sundays 9am – 1:30 pm, June 1 – October 12. Accessible via public transportation.

Midtown Exchange Farmers Market: 920 E. Lake Street (in the Midtown Exchange building) Thursdays 11am – 3pm, June 28 – Oct 25th. This market is easily accessible by bike via the Midtown Greenway (trail map) and by  public transportation. There is also plenty of parking for cars.

Midtown Farmers Market: E. Lake st. & 22nd Ave S. (next to WMCA). Tues. 3:30 – 7:30pm, July 8 – Oct 21, Saturdays 8am – 1pm May 3 – Oct 25. Just steps off of the light rail line. Also accessible by bus, and bike.

Mill City Farmers Market: 704 2nd St. S. (between Mill City Museum and the Guthrie Theater – see previous posts). Saturdays 8am – 1pm, May 10 – October 18. Easily the most scenic location of any MInneapolis Farmers market – right on the Mississippi river bluffs overlooking the Stone Arch Bridge, “The most romantic spot in Minneapolis” (see an earlier post on this). It is nestled between a gorgeous old building (Mill City Museum), and an amazing new one (The Guthrie Theater). Mill City Farmers market is easily accessible via public transportation, and bike. Parking is available nearby but may be limited due to events at the Guthrie Theater and or Metrodome. 

Minneapolis Farmers Market (2 locations – Two of the largest farmers markets in the city):

Lyndale N -312 E. Lyndale Ave N. Daily 6am – 2pm. April 21 – Mid November.

Nicollet Mall - 5th – 12th Sts. Nicollet Mall (Nicollet Ave.) Thursdays 6am – 6pm, May 1 – Mid Oct. This market is located on a pleasant pedestrian and bus-only mall, in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Shop for your produce in the shadow of Orchestra Hall, the IDS Tower, and other beautiful buildings, sculptures, and public art. NIcollet mall is accessible by bike and is itself bike friendly. It is also accessible via the Light Rail, and any number of buses. Cars are not allowed on Nicollet Ave., and parking can sometimes be difficult given the location in the middle of downtown. 

You say tomato, I say tomah-to at the Lyndale Minneapolis Farmers Market (Photo courtesy of Mary)

Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market: University Ave. & 7th Ave E. (Boniface Church parking lot) Saturdays 9am – 1pm, early June – Mid Oct. This market is located a few blocks east of the Mississippi river and few blocks north of the historic St. Anthony Main area. Accessible via public transportation.

Healthy Powderhorn Farmers Market: 2930 13th Ave. S. Spirit of the Lakes United Church of Christ. Saturdays 9am – 1pm. (612) 872-4226. Located only blocks from the Midtown Global Market near Lake St. & 13th Ave. S. Find out how to get there by bike, bus, or light rail.

University of MN Farmers Market: Church Street Mall, East Bank Campus. Wednesdays 11am -2pm, July 9 – Oct 8. Accessible via public transportation. Park in the church street parking ramp, 1 block south of Pillsbury Dr. SE on Church St.

VA Medical Center Farmers Market: One Veterans Drive. Tuesdays 2-6 pm, mid June – Mid Sept. Call (612) 467-1789. This market is located in south Minneapolis, just north of Fort Snelling and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, near the Hwy 62 and Hiawatha Ave. Interchange. It is steps away from the light rail and also accessible by bus and bike. Plenty of car parking is available.

Still hungry? Here’s a site with a lot’s of juicy information on Minneapolis farmers markets.

Bon Appetit!