Fort Dodge Farmers Market

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, locally raised proteins, or handcrafted goods, Fort Dodge Farmers Market in Fort Dodge, Iowa offers a curated selection from area farmers and food makers.

Shoppers can visit Saturdays, 8 AM - 11 AM, June - October. Arriving early is recommended for the widest selection of products.

Local growers and makers at Fort Dodge Farmers Market bring Vegetables and Fruits to market each week. Selection peaks during the height of the local growing season.

Farmers markets like Fort Dodge Farmers Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Fort Dodge Farmers 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 Fort Dodge residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Fort Dodge Farmers 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.

Fort Dodge Farmers Market draws shoppers from across the Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge residents with local producers, Fort Dodge Farmers Market supports a shorter, more transparent food supply chain that benefits both buyers and sellers.

Contact Fort Dodge Farmers Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.