Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown

A regular fixture in McKee, Kentucky, Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown gives shoppers the chance to buy fresh food directly from growers and producers who operate within the local agricultural economy.

Market hours are Check for hours (Seasonal). Hours and participating vendors may vary — verify before making the trip.

Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown's vendors collectively offer Vegetables, Fruits, Eggs, Honey, and Crafts, with the full range of products reflecting what Downtown producers are harvesting each week.

Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown is part of a national network of farmers markets that have grown substantially over the past two decades. According to USDA data, the number of registered farmers markets in the United States has expanded significantly, reflecting growing consumer demand for local, transparent food sourcing. Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown contributes to that network by giving McKee-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown is freshness. Produce sold at a farmers market is typically harvested within 24 to 72 hours of sale — far less time than the average transit and distribution time for produce in conventional supply chains. That shorter journey from field to table has real implications for flavor, nutritional density, and shelf life at home. Strawberries bought at Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown on a Saturday morning are simply a different product from strawberries that have traveled across the country in a refrigerated truck.

The economic impact of a market like Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown is also worth noting. When you spend money at Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown, most of that money stays within the McKee area. Small farms and food businesses that sell direct-to-consumer do not depend on wholesale distribution margins, which means a larger percentage of each sale goes back to the producer — and back into the local economy. That is a meaningful difference from shopping at a national chain retailer.

Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown reflects McKee's commitment to local food systems, creating a marketplace where producers and consumers can build lasting relationships grounded in trust and quality.

Jackson County Farmers' Market - Downtown participates in the SNAP/EBT program, allowing benefit recipients to purchase eligible fresh foods directly from local producers.