Shop Local! Your Winter Guide to Minnesota Indoor Farmers Markets

Supporting local farmers and makers doesn’t have to end when the temperatures drop and snowflakes start to fly! Indoor Farmers Markets are a Minnesota winter tradition, offering a cozy escape where you can find everything from root vegetables, baked goods and homemade salsa to artisan cheese, fresh meats and honey. Don’t forget the handmade gifts!

We’ve been working to compile the ultimate list of indoor and winter markets across the state, from the Twin Cities Metro to Southern and Central Minnesota. Please let us know of other markets we can add to the list!

Grab your reusable bag and prepare to shop local all year long! What are you going to shop for first?

🚨 Important Note: Winter market schedules and locations are subject to change. Always click the market name’s link below to check the official website for the most current dates and times before heading out!

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Twin Cities Metro Indoor Markets

Bloomington Farmers Market

• Location: Lobby and Main Corridor, Bloomington Civic Plaza
• Winter Schedule: Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Typically held in November, December, February, and March).

Market in the Valley (Golden Valley)

• Location: Brookview Community Center
• Winter Schedule: 2nd Sunday of the month, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Runs from November through March).

Hopkins Farmers Winter Market

• Location: Hopkins Activity Center
• Winter Schedule: Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon (Typically runs from November through mid-December).

Maple Grove Farmers Market

• Location: Maple Grove Community Center (Indoors)
• Winter Schedule: Select weekday afternoons, 3 – 6 p.m. (Check their website for specific dates in November and December).

Mill City Farmers Market (Minneapolis)

• Location: Inside the Mill City Museum
• Winter Schedule: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Runs from November through April).

Northeast Farmers Market (Minneapolis)

• Location: Quincy Hall (1325 Quincy Street NE)
• Winter Schedule: 2nd Sunday of the month, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Runs from November through April).

Neighborhood Roots Markets (Minneapolis)

• Location: Bachman’s Indoor Greenhouse (6010 Lyndale Ave S)
• Winter Schedule: Select Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Typically runs from November through March).

Minnetonka Winter Farmers Market

• Location: Minnetonka Community Center
• Winter Schedule: Occasional Saturdays throughout the winter season. (Always check the city calendar for date confirmation).

Oakdale Indoor Farmers Market

• Location: Discovery Center
• Winter Schedule: Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Typically runs from November through March).

Prior Lake Farmers Market

• Location: Indoor location near Lunds on Hwy 13
• Winter Schedule: Select Saturdays (Check their website for specific dates in November and December).

Richfield Winter Market

• Location: Richfield Community Center
• Winter Schedule: Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Runs through December for the holiday season).

Shoreview Farmers Market

• Location: Community Center Fireside Lounge (Upper Level)
• Winter Schedule: Select dates (Nov–Apr), various times.

St. Paul Downtown Farmers Winter Market

• Location: Lowertown & Market House Collaborative
• Winter Schedule: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Typically runs from December through April).

White Bear Lake Winter Farmers Market

• Location: Normandy Park Senior + ECFE Education Center
• Winter Schedule: Select dates, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Typically runs from November through February).

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Markets in Greater Minnesota

Big Lake Winter Farmers Market

• Location: Big Lake City Hall
• Winter Schedule: 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Runs from November through April).

Cambridge Farmers Market

• Location: City Center Mall
• Winter Schedule: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Runs from November through April).

Elk River Indoor Farmers Market

• Location: Elk River YMCA
• Winter Schedule: 1st Thursday of the month, 3 – 6 p.m. (Runs from November through May).

Mankato Farmers’ Market

• Location: Inside Bomgaars Supply
• Winter Schedule: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Runs from November through March).

Minnetrista Indoor Farmers Market

• Location: Inside Bomgaars Supply
• Winter Schedule: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Runs from November through March).

Monticello Farmers Market

• Location: Monticello Community Center
• Winter Schedule: Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Runs from November through March).

Princeton-Zimmerman Farmers’ Market

• Location: Princeton Mall (Interior)
• Winter Schedule: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Runs from November through April).

Red Wing Area Winter Farmers Market

• Location: Red Wing YMCA
• Winter Schedule: Various Saturdays, 9 a.m. – Noon (Runs from November through May).

Rochester Farmers Market

• Location: Graham Park – Crawford Hall
• Winter Schedule: Select Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Runs from November through April).

Winona Farmers’ Market

• Location: Morrison Annex Event Center
• Winter Schedule: Alternating Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – noon (Runs from November through April).

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What to Find at a Winter Farmers Market

If you’re new to winter shopping, you might be surprised by the bounty. While fresh tomatoes are out, you can expect to find:

• Year-Round Staples: Eggs, meats (beef, pork, poultry), cheese, butter, honey, and maple syrup.
• Storage Crops: Potatoes, onions, carrots, squash, garlic, and cabbage.
• Greens: Locally grown hydroponic or greenhouse-grown lettuce and microgreens.
• Artisan Goods: Baked bread and treats, canned goods (jams, salsa), and handmade gifts like soap and candles.

Tip for Thrifty Shoppers: Some winter markets, such as the St. Paul Downtown Market, participate in the SNAP/EBT and Market Bucks Match Programs, allowing you to double your benefits when shopping for fresh, local food!

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