Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow

Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow is part of a growing network of community farmers markets across Ohio, serving Peninsula shoppers with seasonal produce, specialty goods, and the chance to meet the people who grow their food.

Visitors can plan their trip around market hours of Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, May 7 - Oct 29. Seasonal produce availability changes as the weeks progress.

Visitors can expect to find Vegetables and Fruits at Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow, with selections shifting as the season progresses.

Shopping at a farmers market like Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow 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. Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow carries what Peninsula-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 Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow 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.

Every purchase at Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow supports a local grower or food maker and keeps money circulating within the Peninsula regional economy.

Contact Countryside Farmers' Markets at Howe Meadow directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.