2nd Street Market

For Dayton residents looking to eat locally and support Ohio agriculture, 2nd Street Market is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Shoppers can visit 2026-05-01. Arriving early is recommended for the widest selection of products.

Local growers and makers at 2nd Street Market bring Vegetables and Fruits to market each week. Selection peaks during the height of the local growing season.

Farmers markets like 2nd Street Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at 2nd Street Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Dayton residents to the market week after week.

The selection at 2nd Street Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

2nd Street Market draws shoppers from across the Dayton area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

By connecting Dayton residents with local producers, 2nd Street Market supports a shorter, more transparent food supply chain that benefits both buyers and sellers.

Contact 2nd Street Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.