Farmers Markets in St Louis, Missouri

St Louis's 10 farmers markets serve as community anchors where Missouri residents can buy directly from the growers and makers who work the land nearby.

1 out of 10 markets in St Louis accept SNAP/EBT, broadening access to locally grown food for community members who rely on nutrition benefits.

There are 10 farmers markets serving St Louis and its surrounding neighborhoods, each with its own mix of vendors, schedule, and community character. While they share a common purpose — connecting local producers with local buyers — each market has its own rhythm and regulars.

For families, seniors, and food-conscious shoppers alike, farmers markets offer something that packaged retail cannot: a direct conversation with the person who grew your food. Vendors at St Louis's markets can tell you when their tomatoes peaked, which eggs are from pasture-raised hens, and what is coming next week — knowledge that simply does not exist on a supermarket label.

1 of St Louis's listed markets accept SNAP/EBT benefits, a sign of the broader commitment to food access that many market organizers in Missouri have made. Some also accept WIC, making fresh local produce an option for families with young children enrolled in nutrition assistance programs.

Don't see a market near you? Learn how to start a farmers market in your community, or explore all Missouri markets for more options nearby.