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Here in Ithaca, we are blessed with dozens of local farmers in our area! For fresh produce and sustainable shopping opportunities, the Farmers' Market has your back. Get ready, grab your reusable bag, and go to a market near you!
Farmers' Market in the Community
Beyond our campus, Ithaca is brimming with chances to go to the Farmer’s Market and eat healthy, delicious foods while supporting local businesses. Wide-ranging stalls offer Cuban street food, local wines, homemade ice cream, fresh baked pastries, handcrafted jewelry, and dozens more. The Ithaca Farmer’s Market has been cultivating earth and community since 1973. Browse their list of locations and hours below.
Local Markets and Their Hours
1. Steamboat Landing, 545 Third St.
- Saturdays April through October, from 9am to 3pm
- Saturdays November and December, from 10am to 2pm
- Sundays April through October, from 10am to 3pm
- Sundays November and December, from 10am to 2pm
2. Dewitt Park, N. Cayuga St. and E. Buffalo St. Corner
- Tuesdays April through October, from 9am to 2pm
3. East Hill Plaza, 380 Pine Tree Rd.
- Wednesdays April through October, from 4 to 7pm
4. Winter Market, 2255 N. Triphammer Rd.
- Saturdays January through March, from 10:30am to 2pm
Top Reasons to Shop at the Farmers' Market
Strengthen our local economy by supporting good jobs for people in our community. Eat delicious, fresh food pulled straight from the Earth – no chemicals, no packaging. Enjoy being a part of a warm and caring community.
Pro tip: Reference this New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets calendar to figure out what’s in season. An accessible calendar is below.
Fruit & Vegetable Availability Calendar
Vegetables | Availability Period |
|---|---|
| Asparagus | May 1 – June 25 |
| Beans, Dry | All year |
| Beans, Lima | September 1 – November 1 |
| Beans, Snap | July 1 – November 1 |
| Beets | June 1 – March 1 |
| Beet Greens | May 1 – October 1 |
| Broccoli | June 1 – December 1 |
| Brussel Sprouts | September 1 – December 1 |
| Cabbage | June 10 – April 1 |
| Carrots | July 1 – April 10 |
| Cauliflower | August 15 – December 1 |
| Celery | August 15 – November 10 |
| Collard Greens | July 1 – January 1 |
| Corn | August 15 – November 15 |
| Cucumber | August 15 – November 15 |
| Eggplant | August 20 – November 20 |
| Garlic | June 1 – December 1 |
| Herbs | All year |
| Kale | September 1 – December 1 |
| Leeks | August 1 – January 1 |
| Lettuce | May 1 – October 20 |
| Mustard Greens | June 1 – December 1 |
| Onions | All year |
| Parsnips | October 1 – June 1 |
| Peas | June 1 – August 1, and Sept 1 – Nov 1 |
| Peppers | July 1 – October 10 |
| Potatoes | All year |
| Pumpkins | September 1 – December 1 |
| Radishes | May 1 – October 1 |
| Rhubarb | May 1 – August 1 |
| Spinach | May 1 – October 20 |
| Squash, Summer | June 1 – October 10 |
| Squash, Winter | August 1 – March 1 |
| Swiss Chard | June 1 – November 1 |
| Tomatoes | June 20 – November 1 |
| Turnips | August 1 – May 1 |
| Turnip Greens | May 1 – September 1 |
| Zucchini | June 1 – October 15 |
Fruits | Availability Period |
| Apples | All year |
| Blackberries | August 1 – October 1 |
| Blueberries | July 15 – October 1 |
| Cantaloupes | August 1 – October 1 |
| Cherries, Sweet | June 20 – August 1 |
| Cherries, Tart | July 1 – August 1 |
| Currants | August 1 – September 1 |
| Grapes | August 15 – November 1 |
| Peaches | July 1 – September 20 |
| Pears | August 10 – March 1 |
| Plums | July 1 – October 1 |
| Raspberries | July 1 – July 20, and Sept 1 – Nov 1 |
| Strawberries | June 1 – August 1 |
| Watermelon | September 1 – November 1 |
Originally posted July 2018, updated July 2023