April showers bring more than May flowers in the heartland. They bring loads of locally grown seasonal produce. If you’re looking to grab your shopping bag and head out this weekend, we know just the place.
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5 metro Kansas City farmers markets
1. City Market ?| Kansas City, Mo. (4.5 stars, 164 reviews): The City Market clocks in as the top rated market in KC with an impressive collection of vendors, produce and a huge collection of surrounding restaurants. This is a perfect Saturday or Sunday morning destination.
2. Overland Park Farmers Market? | Overland Park, Kan. (4 stars, 28 reviews): On Saturday mornings you can usually find cooking demos or music echoing beneath the clock tower in Downtown Overland Park. Aside from loads of produce, you can find flowers, honey, meats, cheeses and more. Beginning May 18. this market will open on Wednesday mornings in addition to Saturdays.
3. Brookside Farmers Market? | Kansas City, Mo. (4.5 stars, 12 reviews): This neighborhood farmers’ market offers all organic and nongmo produce, including loads grown at urban farms in KC. Pop by on a Saturday morning to see what they have to offer.
4. Merriam Marketplace? | Shawnee, Kan. (4.5 stars, 8 reviews): Easy to park, easy to enjoy and surrounded by some fun restaurants for breakfast and lunch. The Merriam Marketplace is open Saturdays all season long, and begins Wednesday markets in the summer months.
5. Waldo Farmers Market | Kansas City, Mo.? (4.5 stars, 7 reviews) Nestled near the Trolley Trail, the friendly Waldo Farmers’ Market offers a unique Wednesday afternoon/early evening alternative to pick up your local goodies.
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