How to shop Milwaukee-area farmer’s markets in 2020

One of the best parts of summer in Milwaukee is the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables that we have access to thanks to our proximity to so much farmland. Shopping at farmer’s markets looks different in 2020, but there are still plenty of markets happening every week where you can shop in a careful, distant manner and still provide your family with fresh, locally-produced food.

While in year’s past, a trip to the farmer’s market may have been a family affair with sampling and casual meandering, this year markets are asking that only member of your family shop. Traffic at the stalls is usually one-way, touching of products is not allowed and masks are worn for everyone’s safety.

All markets ask that you not attend if you have a fever or are not feeling well, leave your kids and dogs at home and complete your shopping quickly and efficiently. These guidelines ensure the safety of shoppers and market sellers. While it’s not anyone’s ideal, it ensures that you and your family have fresh, local ingredients to enjoy and that local farmers and producers are able to sustain their businesses through these tough times.

The markets have hand sanitizer stations spread throughout. Make sure you’re avoiding touching the food or your face, maintain six feet of distance and place your money on a table or counter to be retrieved instead of handing it directly to a vendor. Also make sure you’re washing your hands and your produce vigorously when you return home.

Most Milwaukee-area markets run through October. All this information is as correct as we can make it at the time of publishing, but always check individual market websites and Facebook pages for the most up to date information.

Brookfield Farmers Market
Brookfield Central High School
16900 Gebhardt Road
Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Delafield Farmers Market
Main & Dopkins Streets
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fondy Farmers Market
2200 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fox Point Farmers Market
North Shore Congregational Church
7330 N. Santa Monica Boulevard
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon

Greenfield Farmers Market
Konkel Park
5151 W. Layton Avenue
Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kenosha Harbor Market
2nd Avenue Between 54th & 56th Streets
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Menomonee Falls Farmers Market
Village Park tennis court parking lot on Garfield Street
Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

New Berlin Farmers Market
15055 W. National Avenue
Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon

Oak Creek Farmers Market
Drexel Town Square
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oconomowoc Farmers Market
Bank Five Nine Campus Lot
155 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon

Riverwest Gardeners Market
Pierce and Center Streets
Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shorewood Farmers Market
Estabrook Park
4100 Estabrook Parkway
Sundays, 9:30 to 1 p.m.

South Milwaukee Downtown Market
11th and Milwaukee Avenues
Thursday 3 to 7 p.m.

South Shore Farmers Market
2900 S. Shore Dr.
Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon

Thiensville Farmers Market
Thiensville Village Park
Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tosa Farmers Market
7720 Harwood Avenue
Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon

Waukesha Farmers Market
Downtown, St. Paul & Madison Streets
Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon

West Allis Farmers Market
6501 W. National Avenue
Tuesday and Thursday noon to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 1 to 6 p.m.

Whitefish Bay Farmers Market
324 E. Silver Spring Drive
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon