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Summer Farmers’ Markets

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’ MarketThis 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. 

ripe and fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries.

  • 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’ MarketThis 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’ MarketThis 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!

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