Supermarket produce can be disappointing. It looks okay in the store, but once home, it's either already rotting or won't last long. A lot of chain stores get produce from as far away as Mexico and by the time it reaches our shelves, it's just, well, old. In the warmer months in Indy, a lot of the staple fruits and vegetables we consume are available at farmers markets. Not only is the food much fresher, it sometimes grown organically and often, costs a lot less. In addition, some farmers markets also offer fresh flowers and unique gifts. Visit one of these local farmers markets and you'll be glad you made the trip.
Binford Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday; 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; May - October
Where: 62nd and Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
Phone: 317-439-4270
Broadripple Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; May - September
Where: Broad Ripple High School, Broad Ripple
Phone: 317-299-7129
Carmel Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday; 8 - 11:30 a.m.; May 19 through October 6
Where: Carmel's Center Green, adjacent to Palladium, Carmel
Cumberland Town Hall Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; May - October and Tuesdays 4 - 7 p.m.; June - September
Where: Cumberland Town Hall, Cumberland
Phone: 317-894-8105
Fishers Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Fishers Train Station, Fishers
Phone: 317-578-0700
Geist Farmers Market
When: Every Thursday; 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.; May 3 - September 27
Where: Intersection of Fox and Oaklandon Roads, Geist
Phone: 317-517-0484
Go Green Farmers Market
When: Every Wednesday; 4 - 7 p.m.
Where: Lawrence United Methodist Church, 5200 North Shadeland Avenue, Lawrence
Phone: 317-770-1331
Greenwood Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Every Wednesday; 2:30 - 6 p.m.; Last weekend in April until October
Where: Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 North Madison Avenue, Greenwood
Phone: 317-885-7665
Henry County Farmers Market, New Castle
When: Every Saturday; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; June - October
Where: 100 South Main Street, New Castle
Phone: 765-779-4473
Indy City Market
When: Every Saturday; 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; May - October
Where: Outside City Market on Market Street, Indianapolis
Phone: 317-634-9266
