Franklin Simpson Farmers' Market

For Franklin residents looking to eat locally and support Kentucky agriculture, Franklin Simpson Farmers' Market is a reliable source of fresh, in-season food from farms in the surrounding region.

Operating Check for hours (Seasonal), this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

Product categories at Franklin Simpson Farmers' Market include Vegetables and Fruits. Shoppers can expect variety to shift with the growing season.

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

The selection at Franklin Simpson 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.

Franklin Simpson Farmers' Market is committed to serving all members of the Franklin community. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, meaning nutrition assistance recipients can use their benefits to buy fresh, locally grown produce and other eligible items directly from vendors. These programs reflect a broader commitment to food access that many farmers market organizers across Kentucky have prioritized in recent years.

Franklin Simpson Farmers' Market plays an important role in the Franklin community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Shoppers using EBT can take advantage of Franklin Simpson Farmers' Market's SNAP acceptance to buy locally grown produce, eggs, and other eligible items from vendors.