The Kirkwood Farmers Market is a central point for the community in Downtown Kirkwood, a business district with over 100 local establishments. The City of Kirkwood established the market in 1976 as a bicentennial project. The market facility is owned by the city, and it functions as a place for individuals to shop, eat, and gather with others.
For many locals, Kirkwood Farmers Market is a social experience, a shopping bonanza, and an opportunity to support small businesses. Read on to explore the market’s particulars, including its unique Halloween and Christmas seasons.
The Market’s Three Seasons
Summer Market Vendors and Produce
The summer market operates annually from April 5 to September 27, offering various fresh produce and other goods. This season is a prime time for local vendors to provide the community with products that are in their peak harvest. The market's produce section is a testament to the region's agricultural richness.
Shoppers can find a variety of items from vendors like Breezy Meadow Farm, Farrar Out Farm Organic Produce & Poultry, and On the Wind Organic Produce. The Summit All Seasons Market is also a major vendor for produce. The Missouri harvest schedule reveals what to expect during a visit. For example, July brings in berries, peaches, sweet corn, and new potatoes, while August and September offer a bounty of apples, pumpkins, grapes, sweet potatoes, and pears.
Shoppers can find a variety of items from vendors like Breezy Meadow Farm, Farrar Out Farm Organic Produce & Poultry, and On the Wind Organic Produce. The Summit All Seasons Market is also a major vendor for produce. The Missouri harvest schedule reveals what to expect during a visit. For example, July brings in berries, peaches, sweet corn, and new potatoes, while August and September offer a bounty of apples, pumpkins, grapes, sweet potatoes, and pears.
The October Pumpkin Patch
During the month of October, the Kirkwood Farmers Market transforms into a comprehensive Pumpkin Patch. The market is open seven days a week, with extended hours on Fridays. It provides a unique fall experience for visitors, including a play zone for kids featuring an autumnal haystack.
The market offers over twenty varieties of pumpkins, cornstalks, gourds, and other fall decorations. Shoppers can also find seasonal plants like mums, kale, and pansies to add to their home decor. The Pumpkin Patch also offers a complete line of fresh, homegrown produce.
The market offers over twenty varieties of pumpkins, cornstalks, gourds, and other fall decorations. Shoppers can also find seasonal plants like mums, kale, and pansies to add to their home decor. The Pumpkin Patch also offers a complete line of fresh, homegrown produce.
The Holiday Christmas Tree Lot
In late November, the market continues its seasonal transformations, becoming a festive Christmas Tree Lot and Gingerbread Shoppe. This seasonal offering provides a one-stop destination for holiday decorations and gifts. The focus is on delivering high-quality, fresh-cut trees and other festive items.
The market specializes in North Carolina Fraser Fir trees, but it also offers Balsam, Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, and White Pine. It has a limited supply of a hypoallergenic tree called Nordman and a range of sizes, from two to sixteen feet. The market receives multiple deliveries to ensure the freshness and fragrance of the trees throughout the holiday season. The knowledgeable staff provides fresh cuts, wraps the trees, and safely secures them to your vehicle.
The market specializes in North Carolina Fraser Fir trees, but it also offers Balsam, Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, and White Pine. It has a limited supply of a hypoallergenic tree called Nordman and a range of sizes, from two to sixteen feet. The market receives multiple deliveries to ensure the freshness and fragrance of the trees throughout the holiday season. The knowledgeable staff provides fresh cuts, wraps the trees, and safely secures them to your vehicle.
The All-Seasons Market Gingerbread Shoppe
The Summit All Seasons Market Gingerbread Shoppe is a key feature of the market during the holiday season. The shoppe offers a festive and inviting atmosphere with a wide selection of holiday-themed items. This is a destination for those who want unique gifts, decorations, and treats.
The shoppe is filled with candies, fresh baked goods, and holiday decor. It offers a selection of thousands of ornaments, an array of festive wreaths, and hand-tied bows. A beautiful assortment of locally grown poinsettias, including classic red, white, pink, and new, unique varieties, is also available. The shoppe provides something for everyone, whether you are looking for a small treat or a new item to complete your holiday look.
The shoppe is filled with candies, fresh baked goods, and holiday decor. It offers a selection of thousands of ornaments, an array of festive wreaths, and hand-tied bows. A beautiful assortment of locally grown poinsettias, including classic red, white, pink, and new, unique varieties, is also available. The shoppe provides something for everyone, whether you are looking for a small treat or a new item to complete your holiday look.
Types of Goods at the Market
Unique Handcrafted and Prepared Foods
Beyond fresh produce, the Kirkwood Farmers Market features a diverse group of local producers who offer a selection of prepared foods, handcrafted goods, and other items. This section of the market is a highlight, with vendors selling a variety of items that are not found in a typical grocery store.
You can find prepared foods from vendors like Big Mike's Jerky, La Canasta Co., Midwest Pasta, and The Tamale Man. For those with a sweet tooth, Capuli Cakery and Walk Away Waffles provide delicious baked goods. Other producers offer unique items, such as soaps from Hope Soaperie, jerky from Big Mike's Jerky, and shaved ice from Tropical Moose Shaved Ice. The variety of these vendors showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of the local community.
You can find prepared foods from vendors like Big Mike's Jerky, La Canasta Co., Midwest Pasta, and The Tamale Man. For those with a sweet tooth, Capuli Cakery and Walk Away Waffles provide delicious baked goods. Other producers offer unique items, such as soaps from Hope Soaperie, jerky from Big Mike's Jerky, and shaved ice from Tropical Moose Shaved Ice. The variety of these vendors showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of the local community.
Flowers, Plants, and Greenery
The market is a destination for those seeking fresh flowers, plants, and greenery. Several local vendors specialize in these items, from bouquets to bedding plants. Their presence adds a beautiful and fragrant element to the market's landscape.
Vendors like Bouquets for Strays, Rudy's Flower Truck, and Missouri Wildflowers Nursery provide a wide selection of fresh-cut flowers and bedding plants. The Summit All Seasons Market also has a selection of flowers and plants, including poinsettias during the holiday season. These vendors offer items that can brighten up a home and garden, and their presence contributes to the market's overall charm.
Vendors like Bouquets for Strays, Rudy's Flower Truck, and Missouri Wildflowers Nursery provide a wide selection of fresh-cut flowers and bedding plants. The Summit All Seasons Market also has a selection of flowers and plants, including poinsettias during the holiday season. These vendors offer items that can brighten up a home and garden, and their presence contributes to the market's overall charm.
Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
The Kirkwood Farmers Market provides access to locally sourced meat, poultry, and eggs. These products come directly from producers, ensuring high freshness and quality. This section of the market is a key resource for those who value knowing where their food comes from.
Farrar Out Farm Organic Produce & Poultry and Flat Road Farm are two vendors who provide a selection of meat, poultry, and eggs. The Summit All Seasons Market also has a selection of these products. This direct access to local producers allows shoppers to engage with the farmers and learn about their practices, making for a more transparent and informed purchasing decision. The market's commitment to supporting local agriculture is evident in the presence of these vendors.
Farrar Out Farm Organic Produce & Poultry and Flat Road Farm are two vendors who provide a selection of meat, poultry, and eggs. The Summit All Seasons Market also has a selection of these products. This direct access to local producers allows shoppers to engage with the farmers and learn about their practices, making for a more transparent and informed purchasing decision. The market's commitment to supporting local agriculture is evident in the presence of these vendors.
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