Best Farmers Markets in Oklahoma City

Even if you’ve never been to a farmers market, we’re sure you’ll agree that it’s wonderful when several things we value come together to make a great opportunity. And that couldn’t describe a farmers market better — a place you can go to get quality food you know is fresh because it has been grown locally, which means you’ll be eating better, and at the same time, you’ll be supporting the small farmers and ranchers in your community.

If that sounds like an opportunity you’d like to take advantage of, there are some amazing farmers markets right here in the Oklahoma City area. When you want to have confidence in what you’re cooking, here’s a list of some of the best farmers markets you can find nearby.

OKC Farmers Public Market

The OKC Farmers Public Market has been so successful, it’s branched out into a venue for weddings, receptions, concerts, and other events, and hosts its own antiques mall. But at its heart — going all the way back to 1928 — it has been a farmers and ranchers market that proudly sells locally grown fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meats. The OKC Farmers Public Market also offers visitors a chance to buy homemade baked goods, honey, and locally grown flowers.

Location: 311 S. Klein Ave., Oklahoma City
Hours: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Paseo Farmers Market

The Paseo Farmers Market can be found in north-central Oklahoma City. The fresh produce there is completely grown in the Oklahoma City area and comes from entirely organic vendors. The Paseo Farmers Market also offers a fine selection of eggs and pastured meats. You’ll even find a variety of home-baked goods, hummus, and salsas for sale, as well as handcrafted artwork from local artisans that includes jewelry, soaps, pottery, and much more.

Location: 3020 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City
Hours: Sunday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Prairie Earth Gardens

The Prairie Earth Gardens is a farmers market started by James Pickel, a longtime Board Member of the Myriad Gardens Foundation, which maintains the beautiful Myriad Botanical Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City. Not only is the Prairie Earth Gardens farmers market open to the public every Saturday, selling seasonal produce such as herbs, eggs, and honey, but it’s also the year-round provider of organic produce to over thirty Oklahoma City chefs and restaurants.

Location: 8500 N. Eastern Ave., Oklahoma City
Hours: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Farmers Market at Scissortail Park

When the former Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Farmers Market outgrew its previous location, it moved in 2020 to become The Farmers Market at Scissortail Park. This Oklahoma City farmers market is open from April to October and features meats, eggs, vegetables, and herbs from only local producers. It also offers local coffees, wines, and handmade pottery. The Farmers Market at Scissortail Park has plans to expand its hours in 2023 to include the last Wednesdays in May, June, July, August, and September, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: 8500 N. Eastern Ave., Oklahoma City
Hours: April to October on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Edmond Farmers Market

If you live on the north side, or to the north of Oklahoma City, you’ll have easy access to the Edmond Farmers Market, run by the City of Edmond’s Parks and Recreation Department. This farmers market was established in 1988 and has grown to include local farmers, ranchers, gardeners, bakers, food manufacturers, and artisans. At the Edmond Farmers Market, you’ll be able to find meats, produce, baked goods, pasta, cheeses, sauces, and craft beers.

Summer Location: 26 W. First St., Edmond
Summer Hours: April to October on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Winter Location: 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive, Edmond
Winter Hours: November through March on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Norman Farm Market

If you live on the south side, or to the south of Oklahoma City, it might be convenient for you to check out the Norman Farm Market — one of the longest-running farmers markets in Oklahoma — not far from the University of Oklahoma in Norman. The Norman Farm Market offers locally grown fruit and vegetables, meats, eggs and milk, herbs and herb plants, soaps and bath products, and a variety of homemade biscuits, breads, and pies.

Location: 210 S. James Garner Ave., Norman
Summer Hours: April through July on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Winter Hours: November through March on every second and third Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Choctaw Creek Farmers Market

If you live on the east side, or to the east of Oklahoma City, you can visit the Choctaw Creek Farmers Market from late spring to early fall. On warm Friday evenings you’ll be able to find fresh produce and eggs, herbs and flowers, handcrafted jewelry and décor, jams, jellies and honey, baked breads and desserts, and sauces and salsas — all from local vendors.

Location: 2001 N. Harper St., Choctaw
Hours: May to October on Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lakeview Market

If you live on the west side, or to the west of Oklahoma City, you’re not far from Lakeview Market in Yukon. This family-owned farmers market provides fresh products from local vendors, which include vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, preserves, honey, crafts, and more. The convenient location is right between U.S. Route 66 and Lake Overholser.

Location: 9025 N. Overholser Drive, Yukon
Hours: Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The seasonal opportunities you’ll find while visiting these eight local farmers markets are so outstanding, we hope you get the chance to try them soon. Another great opportunity you’ll find in Oklahoma City is right here at Eskridge Chevrolet. Whether you need maintenance and service on a car you love, or it’s time to move on to your next new or pre-owned vehicle, we’ve got you covered. Just contact us and let us know how we can help.

 

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