Do you love Farmer’s Markets? The locally-sourced farm-fresh foods, fantastic local vendors, and the fresh outdoor atmosphere with neighbors and friends? Then you won’t want to miss the wonderful Council Bluffs Farmer’s Market in Bayliss Park and Omaha’s Old Market and Aksarben Village.
Now in its 12th season, Council Bluffs exceptional market features seasonal and weekly vendors every Thursday evening from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
There is plenty to do for the entire family at the market. In addition to shopping for your weekly produce, flowers, and more, the local vendors provide an eclectic mix of wares from baked goods, arts, candles, crafts, and more. If you have children, they will be delighted with the play space sponsored by Centris Federal Credit Union. Additionally, there are wellness activities, live music, and even goat yoga!
Parking is not an issue when visiting the Farmer’s market as street parking is ample and lots are available around the market as well.
A large outdoor market at 11th and Jackson Streets in the Historic Old Market District on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., featuring over 50 local vendors! Shop for your fresh produce and locally sourced farm goods, flowers & plants, baked goods, exceptional oils, coffee, syrups, pottery, candles and so much more! Grab a bite to eat and a cup of coffee while you stroll the wares of local artists and vendors. You’re sure to find a treasure or two along the way.
There are metered parking spaces around the market and the first hour is free! Additional parking spaces can be found at surface lots or parking garages and are convenient & cost-effective.
Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at Aksarben Village at 67 Street and Mercy Road, over 75 vendors await to serve you at the Aksarben Village Market. The largest in our area, and definitely does not disappoint! You’ll find just about everything you could ask for here. The farm-fresh goods and produce, locally sourced meats, flowers & plants, local artisans, baked goods, coffees, gourmet mustards & sauces, dog treats, wines, honey, eggrolls, and more. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat and beverage while you peruse the market looking for the buys of the day.
Enjoy our local Farmer’s Markets with your family and friends. Such a treat and a great way to support our local businesses and community!!
