The Market at Wright Stop Plaza

The Market at Wright Stop Plaza gives Dayton residents a direct connection to the farms and producers of Ohio, with fresh goods available each market day.

Visitors can plan their trip around market hours of Tue: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM;Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM;Thu: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Jan 1 - Dec 31 ·. Seasonal produce availability changes as the weeks progress.

The Market at Wright Stop Plaza features Vegetables and Fruits from local producers. What's available depends on the season and which vendors attend each week.

Shopping at a farmers market like The Market at Wright Stop Plaza is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at The Market at Wright Stop Plaza are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.

The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. The Market at Wright Stop Plaza carries what Dayton-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.

Every vendor at The Market at Wright Stop Plaza is there because they chose to sell directly to consumers — which generally means they take more pride in what they bring to market. Asking questions about how something was grown, what is coming next week, or how to cook something unfamiliar is not just welcomed at most farmers markets; it is part of the culture.

Every purchase at The Market at Wright Stop Plaza supports a local grower or food maker and keeps money circulating within the Dayton regional economy.

Contact The Market at Wright Stop Plaza directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.