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Explore these 17+ farmers markets in Louisville
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Zucchini + squash for sale at the Phoenix Hill Farmers’ Market in NuLu. | Photo by LOUtoday
Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Louisvillians.

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 16 farmers markets in the Greater Louisville area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Rainbow Blossom Farmers Market | Sundays, May 14-Nov. 19 | 12-4 p.m.
  • Features: Fresh produce and eggs, preserves, ready-to-eat items + hand-crafted goods
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors
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Blooms from Eastward Gardens at the Phoenix Hill Farmers’ Market.

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Photo by LOUtoday

Crescent Hill Farmers’ Market | Thursdays, seasonal | 3-6 p.m.
  • Features: Soy candles, flowers, music, and baked goods
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors
Riverside Farmers’ Market | Sundays, seasonal | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Features: Honey, eggs, farm-raised pork and beef + music and food vendors
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors
The East End Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, year-round | Various times
  • Features: Free delivery in the East End, Kids Days + jewelry, produce, and candy
  • Parking: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Special events: See full schedule
Turnips, green onions, and radish on a blue pattern tablecloth.

Veggies at Bardstown Road Farmer’s Market.

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Photo by Bardstown Road Farmer’s Market

Bardstown Farmer’s Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m-12 p.m. (10 a.m.-12 p.m. in winter)
  • Features: 30+ vendors, pastured beef, lamb, and poultry, granola, goat and sheep milk, and made-to-order omelets
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors
Gray Street Farmers Market | Thursdays, seasonal | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  • Features: Produce, bread, granola, jams, desserts + accepts SNAP benefits
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors
Jeffersontown Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, seasonal | 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Features: Dried fruit and nuts, potatoes, veggies, starter plants, and live bugs for gardens
  • Parking: Street parking
  • Space: Outdoor
Visit 9 more markets
Asked

How much revenue do farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US?
A. $1.6 million
B. $10.6 million
C. $1.9 billion
D. $2.9 billion
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Events
Wednesday, May 31
  • Waterfront Wednesday | Wednesday, May 31 | 5 p.m. | Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | See Charley Crockett, Sunny War, and Bibelhauser Brothers at this outdoor concert with local vendors + a kid activity area.
Thursday, June 1
  • Garden to Glass | Thursday, Jun. 1 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $20-$25 | Learn how fruits, herbs, and veggies can all become ingredients in cocktails at this 21+ class.
Friday, June 2
Saturday, June 3
  • Happy Birthday, Kentucky! | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate Kentucky’s 231st birthday with pay-as-you-wish admission, special tours, scavenger hunts, and more.
  • Shawnee Outdoor Adventure Day | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Shawnee Branch Library, 3912 W. Broadway, Louisville | Hike, bike, fish, climb, and try your hand at archery during this recreational day at the park where all equipment is provided.
  • Be Our Guest: The Disney DJ Night | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 9:30 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $20 | Experience Disney magic while a DJ spins 1990s and 2000s throwback songs.
Sunday, June 4
  • Ali Festival Community Carnival | Sunday, Jun. 4 | 12-5 p.m. | Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St., Louisville | Free | Circus performers, face painting, food trucks, shopping, games, and prizes are all part of this celebration.
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News Notes
Open
  • Quills Coffee has a new location on Frankfort Avenue. It marks the eighth coffee shop for the regional chain whose footprint reaches as far as Indianapolis, IN. Quills’ new spot in Clifton is open seven days a week at 2100 Frankfort Ave. near Harvey’s restaurant and cheese shop.
Eat
  • Nothing tastes better than a comeback. Uplifted Life is reviving Taste of West Louisville after a three-year hiatus. The 21+ tasting event is on Sunday, June 11, 4-6 p.m. and will offer samples from local chefs and beverage businesses — including whiskey from IX Bourbon. Tickets start at $45.
Family
  • Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Cultural Pass program starts on Thursday, June 1. The passport offers Louisvillians ages 0-21 free access to arts and culture activities at 50+ venues — like 21c Museum Hotel, the Kentucky Derby Museum, and Muhammad Ali Center — through Sunday, Aug. 6. Register at your local library or online.
Theater
  • The National Community Theatre Festival is coming to the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Monday, June 12-Saturday, June 17 — and you don’t have to be involved in a community theater to attend. Show passes are available for $250 to see 10+ productions performed by theater companies from across the US.
Tech
  • So you got a new job in a different city. But before you buy moving boxes and start packing your bags, your first order of business should be researching your new city’s cost of living to orient yourself — Coldwell Banker McMahan’s Move Meter tool can help.*
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From the editor
Did you know Jefferson Memorial Forest is the largest municipal urban forest in America?

The forest boasts nearly 7,500 acres filled with 275 species of trees, shrubs, and ferns. Don’t miss its upcoming Great American Campout on Saturday, June 24, a nationwide event that connects people with the great outdoors. Register to camp for $25 and enjoy a weekend of campfires, s’mores, hiking, and fishing.
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