Shop These 5 Greater Cleveland Area Farmers Markets Like A Pro, Info Here

CLEVELAND, OH — Grab your reusable bags! Farmers markets are a great way to help local farmers. The food is high-quality, local and just plain yummy. Some markets even have baked and handmade goods for sale. No matter what, you can't go wrong visiting the local farmers market.

Here's all the info on five great local farmers markets:

Good Earth Farm Stand: Buy affordable high-quality vegetables, fruit, herbs and honey at this urban farm and produce stand.

• Hours differ by season:
  • Summer: Mondays and Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.
  • Winter: Thursdays, 3-5 p.m.
• 9600 Madison Ave Cleveland, OH 44102
• Accepts Cash, Credit and SNAP/EBT cards
• More information and updates here, plus an explanation of the Produce Perks program.
• Choose healthy, local food options from up to 35 producers and farmers at the Community

Farmers Market at Cleveland Clinic: All products on sale were grown within 150 miles.

• Wednesdays until Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Located at the Crile Building, 2049 E. 100th St., Between Carnegie Ave. and Euclid Ave.
• Free one-hour parking in the garage on East 100th and Carnegie; accessible by several RTA routes.
• Enjoy free samples and “green” giveaways.
• According to the North Union Farmers Market, this is a "vibrant community gathering place filled with local farmers and artisan food producers. Health screenings and live music make this an educational and fun destination. A weekly treat on the Cleveland Clinic Campus!"
• Learn more about the accepted assistance programs and buying local food here.

Crocker Park Market: Find produce, meats, dairy, baked good and more every week from farms and food producers.

• Saturdays, year-round, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., outdoors until Dec. 17
• 1800 Crocker Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
• Free lot parking in the surrounding parking lots; accessible by several RTA routes.
• SNAP/EBT accepted, check here for information on more assistance programs.

Tremont Farmers Market: Find more than just fresh produce, baked goods, honey, jams and handmade foods from local farmers and producers — art from local artists, live entertainment and vendors selling a ton of interesting products await as well.

• Tuesdays in Lincoln Park until October 12, 3:30-4 p.m. for vulnerable population, 4-7 p.m. for everyone.
• Many vendors offer a wide selection of vegan products.
• Find the list of vendors, their products and websites here. Pre-ordering is also available with some vendors.

Willie's Farm Market: See the meaning of a local, family-owned farm at Willie's, which has been selling local produce since 1949. Most of the produce sold at the stand today is grown on the family farm in Lorain County.

• Open June through October, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
• 7136 Pearl Rd Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
• Willie's is famous for seasonal hits, and according to its Facebook, these are the times to catch the legendary fresh and flavorful specials: "Be sure to savor our strawberries as our first crop in June, sink your teeth into our famous sweet corn and delectable Red Haven peaches in the summer months, and check out our enormous display of pumpkins in October!"
• Second location in North Ridgeville.

The Cleveland area, of course, has many more markets, but these ones are our favorites! Which one is your neighborhood go-to? Use the comment section below to tell us and the community why you love it.

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