Now that summer is here and the temps have warmed up, it is a great time to check out the local Farmers’ Markets. If you don’t garden yourself, this is a great opportunity to see what is coming out of the ground and get the freshest vegetables and fruits available. This is a great opportunity to support your local economy as well as bring home some exciting fresh foods for your family.
Below please find a list of just a few of the local markets:
St. Matthews Farmers’ Market – For 11 years, this market has been located at Beargrass Christian Church and features more than 70 vendors.
- 4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville
- Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- May 13-Oct. 14
Louismill Anchorage Farmers’ Market – This market is intensely focused on sustainability and organic growing. Products sold must, at minimum, be composed of 80 percent organic ingredients or be sourced from local farmers.
- 12102 La Grange Road, Louisville
- Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- May 16 through late October
The Original Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market – This is a shoppers’ market so you might want to come early because local chefs frequent this location and may snatch up all the good stuff before you get there.
- 1722 Bardstown Road, Louisville
- Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., January through March.
- 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. April through December
Phoenix Hill Nulu Farmers’ Market – This is a volunteer-driven market that accepts food stamps.
- 1007 E. Jefferson St., Louisville
- Tuesday, 3-6 p.m.
- May 6-Oct. 31
Douglass Loop Farmers’ Market – This market is a lot of fun; they even have live music on the church steps and bathrooms open to the public inside the Douglass Boulevard Christian Church.
- 2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville
- Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Now-Dec. 16
You can also check The Courier Journal for a more complete listing of the local farmers’ markets.
Eating right doesn’t have to be boring, especially if you take advantage of a farmers’ market near you this summer. With a wide variety of produce to choose from, and a new selection to look at each week, a healthy diet can also mean being more adventurous than you would be at a supermarket. At Summit Executive Suites we would love to hear about what “finds” you had at the markets and what delicious recipes you might have to share after a successful trip to the farmers’ market!