North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU

Serving the Cleveland community in Ohio, North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU is where local agriculture meets neighborhood life — a gathering place for families, foodies, and farmers alike.

Hours are listed as Thu: 10:30 AM-1:30 PM, Jun 12 - Oct 2. It's always worth calling ahead or checking social media for last-minute changes.

From Vegetables and Fruits, North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU gives shoppers access to a wide range of locally sourced products each market day.

North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU 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. North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU contributes to that network by giving Cleveland-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU 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 North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU 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 North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU is also worth noting. When you spend money at North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU, most of that money stays within the Cleveland 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.

Markets like North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU are essential to Cleveland's food landscape — they keep dollars local, reduce supply chain distance, and give residents access to fresher food than most retail options.

Contact North Union Farmers Market at PlayhouseSquare/CSU directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.