Bumper crop

Shopping at your local farmers market or food hub is one of the best ways to access fresh, seasonal, locally grown produce picked at the peak of the growing season. These markets are also centers of community, where shopping feels like a pleasure rather than a chore. Shoppers have the chance to meet farmers and ranchers and learn more about the food they are consuming — just another benefit of doing your weekly shop at the farmers market. 

There are more reasons to buy foods that have been made or grown locally. Because these foods do not have to travel long distances to reach a grocery store, buying directly from local farmers helps reduce your carbon footprint. In addition, shopping at these markets supports local agriculture and keeps more of your money circulating in the community. 

Beyond farmers markets, Oklahoma City is also fortunate to have a few food hubs that sell the same types of products from local purveyors, but in a more traditional, brick-and-mortar setting. You’ll find all the best local products at these locally owned and operated shops. By being open daily, these shops ensure you can get your favorite local goods outside of market days. Food hubs might also offer online shopping or the option of a subscription box.

Many vendors now accept credit cards and mobile payments such as Apple Pay. All you need is this guide to metro-area farmers markets and your reusable shopping bag.

Eastside Fresh Market
4-7 p.m. Tuesdays April-October
Northeast Community Health Recreation & Wellness
3748 N. Lincoln Blvd.
extension.okstate.edu
405-713-2104

A project of the OSU-OKC Extension Center, this market serves as a food access hub for northeast Oklahoma City, offering fresh produce, beef, eggs and bread from local vendors. Eastside Fresh Market also hosts weekly educational classes and family activities.

Edmond Farmers Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 12-Oct. 25
Festival Marketplace
26 W. First Street, Edmond
9 a.m.-noon Nov. 9-March 22
Senior Center
2733 Marilyn Williams Drive
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays
June 4-Sept. 24
Mitch Park
2733 Marilyn Williams Drive
edmondok.gov
405-216-7634

Operated by the City of Edmond’s Parks and Recreation Department, this market is 100 percent Oklahoma-grown, made and manufactured. In addition to local meats, dairy, eggs and baked goods, the market also plays host to many artisan makers. A full vendor list and handy vendor map are available at edmondok.gov.

Farmers Market at Scissortail Park
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays
April-October
Scissortail Park
300 SW Seventh St.
scissortailpark.org
405-445-6277

This large, producer-only market is exclusively open to vendors who raise, grow or make their own products. All items must be homegrown, handmade or vendor-created within Oklahoma. A popular feature is the Veggie Valet, which allows customers to leave packages with an attendant and then pull up later for curbside pickup.

Flora Bodega
9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Fridays
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays
3020 N. Walker Ave., Suite B
florabodega.coop
405-531-0708

What began as a collective booth at Paseo Farmers Market has grown into a year-round brick-and-mortar co-op in the heart of The Paseo Arts District. The employee-owned market hosts nearly 40 local vendors, selling locally grown produce, fresh eggs, artisanal bread, flowers and more.

Norman Farm Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays April-October
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays November-March
Cleveland County Wellness Square
210 S. James Garner Ave.
clevelandcountyok.com

The longest-running farmers market in Oklahoma, Norman Farm Market operates year-round indoors. Managed by Cleveland County, the market also provides training and business opportunities for local farmers.

Oklahoma City Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays (9-10 a.m. reserved for seniors-first shopping)
Oklahoma City Farmers
Public Market
311 S. Klein Ave.
okcfarmersmarket.com
405-232-6506

Located on the first floor of the historic Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market, this year-round venue features produce, dairy, meats, bread, baked goods, canned goods and artisan products from across the state. Many vendors also accept preorders, with contact information available online.

Urban Agrarian
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays
Urban Agrarian
1235 NW Second St.
urbanagrarian.com
405-231-1919

Local food hub Urban Agrarian partners with dozens of Oklahoma farmers and producers to provide everything from produce and dairy to grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork and poultry, and artisanal products. In business since 2008, Urban Agrarian only buys humanely raised meat, eggs and dairy products and prioritizes buying from farmers who use sustainable and organic practices. 

In addition to its location in the Farmers Market District, the business offers online orders and grocery box subscriptions with delivery options. 

For a full list of Oklahoma farmers markets, visit oklahomaagritourism.com. For information about the Double Up Oklahoma program, visit doubleupoklahoma.org.

This article appears in Fall Guide 2025.