Mankato Farmers' Market

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

The market schedule is Saturdays, 8 AM - 12 PM, May - October 2026. Early shoppers typically find the largest selection before popular vendors sell out.

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

The selection at Mankato 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.

Mankato Farmers' Market is committed to serving all members of the Mankato 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 Minnesota have prioritized in recent years.

Mankato Farmers' Market supports the livelihoods of independent farmers and food producers in the Mankato area while giving shoppers a meaningful alternative to industrially produced food.

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