Lawrence Farmers' Market - Saturday Downtown Market

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, locally raised proteins, or handcrafted goods, Lawrence Farmers' Market - Saturday Downtown Market in Lawrence, Kansas offers a curated selection from area farmers and food makers.

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

The selection at Lawrence Farmers' Market - Saturday Downtown 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.

Lawrence Farmers' Market - Saturday Downtown Market is committed to serving all members of the Lawrence 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 Kansas have prioritized in recent years.

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

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