Ames, Iowa
300 Main St
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300 Main St
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Saturdays, 8 AM - 12:30 PM, May 2 - October 17, 2026
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Rooted in the agricultural tradition of Iowa, Ames Main Street Farmers Market in Ames offers a weekly opportunity to buy directly from the farmers and producers who grow your food.
The market is open Saturdays, 8 AM - 12:30 PM, May 2 - October 17, 2026. Individual vendor hours may differ from overall market hours.
Expect to find Vegetables, Fruits, and Crafts when you visit Ames Main Street Farmers Market. The mix varies based on the season, farm output, and vendor participation.
Shopping at a farmers market like Ames Main Street Farmers Market is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at Ames Main Street Farmers Market are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.
The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. Ames Main Street Farmers Market carries what Ames-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.
Every vendor at Ames Main Street Farmers Market is there because they chose to sell directly to consumers — which generally means they take more pride in what they bring to market. Asking questions about how something was grown, what is coming next week, or how to cook something unfamiliar is not just welcomed at most farmers markets; it is part of the culture.
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Ames Main Street Farmers Market gives Ames shoppers access to goods produced within the regional agricultural community. Based on vendor listings, the market carries Vegetables, Fruits, and Crafts. Because this market sources directly from farms and small producers, the range of what is available reflects what is genuinely in season nearby.
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300 Main St
Ames, Iowa 50010
Schedule
Saturdays, 8 AM - 12:30 PM, May 2 - October 17, 2026
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Visiting Ames Main Street Farmers Market is most enjoyable when you come prepared — here are a few things worth knowing ahead of time.
Ames Main Street Farmers Market serves as an anchor in Ames's local food system, providing growers and food makers with a reliable direct-to-consumer sales channel each market season.
Contact Ames Main Street Farmers Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.
Ames Main Street Farmers Market is located at 300 Main St, Ames, Iowa 50010.
Ames Main Street Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 8 AM - 12:30 PM, May 2 - October 17, 2026. Always confirm hours before visiting as schedules may vary seasonally.
SNAP/EBT acceptance is not confirmed for Ames Main Street Farmers Market in the USDA directory. Contact the market directly to verify before your visit.
Ames Main Street Farmers Market offers Vegetables, Fruits, and Crafts. Selection may vary by season and vendor availability.
Organic produce availability at Ames Main Street Farmers Market is not confirmed in the USDA directory. Ask individual vendors about their growing practices when you visit.
Ames Main Street Farmers Market may be the primary market in Ames. Explore our Iowa directory to find other nearby markets.
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