Emporia Farmers Market
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM CDT
7th & Merchant, Emporia, KS 66801 · Emporia, KS
About this event
Every Saturday morning and Wednesday evening, a reliable year-round marketplace brings together the agricultural heart of the Flint Hills with the community of Emporia. Located at 7th and Merchant in downtown Emporia, Kansas, this farmers market operates throughout all seasons, offering vendors consistent opportunities to reach customers who value local food and handmade goods. The Emporia Farmers Market attracts a diverse mix of vendors reflective of the region's agricultural heritage and creative community. Local growers bring seasonal produce, from spring greens and summer vegetables to fall squash and root crops that store through winter. Bakers offer fresh breads, pastries, and prepared foods that showcase regional ingredients. Beyond produce and baked goods, you'll find artists and makers selling crafts, preserves, honey, flowers, and value-added products. This mix of vendors creates the dynamic environment that defines a true farmers market, where attendees come for the weekly ritual of shopping local rather than a one-time event experience. The Saturday morning slot from 8 AM to 10:30 AM captures the traditional farmers market crowd, drawing customers who plan their weekly shopping around fresh, local offerings. The Wednesday evening market from 5 PM to 6:30 PM serves commuters and those who prefer to shop after work, creating a different but equally engaged audience. Year-round operation means the market adapts to seasonal rhythms while maintaining consistent vendor relationships and customer habits across all twelve months. As a college town marketplace, Emporia's farmers market sits at the intersection of Kansas agricultural tradition and a university community that values local sourcing and small-batch production. Vendors benefit from foot traffic that includes students, faculty, families, and longtime residents accustomed to shopping at the market as a weekly destination. Whether you're producing seasonal vegetables, baked goods, crafts, or specialty foods, this consistent, weather-independent market provides reliable access to a community-minded customer base in central Kansas.
Event details
- Date and time
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM CDT
- Venue
- 7th & Merchant, Emporia, KS 66801 · Emporia, KS
- Category
- Food & drink
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 15, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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