From Bexley to Westerville, here's where to find the season's farmers markets.
Central Ohio’s 2020 farmers market season is in full bloom with new Covid-19-related regulations. This handy guide outlines when and where you can find some of our region’s best produce and artisanal products. From socially distanced markets and online preordering to drive-thru stalls and face mask requirements, these local vendors have made changes to keep you and others safe while you shop. (Please note that holidays and new pandemic-related developments may affect the schedule.) Before you go, be sure to check the market’s website (linked to each market’s name below) for new rules and regulations. Know of a farmers market that we missed? Email eedwards@columbusmonthly.com.
Market
Days
Season
Time
Location
How to Preorder
Masks Required of Customers?
Bexley
Thursday
Through Oct.31
4 to 7 p.m. (4 to 4:30 p.m. reserved for vulnerable populations/elderly)
Capital University parking lot, 745 Pleasant Ridge Ave. (through July 31)
Not required, but you can preorder directly through vendors.
Yes
Canal Market District
Tuesdays and Fridays
Through Sept. 30 (Tuesdays); through Oct. 31 (Fridays)
4 to 7 p.m.
36 E. Canal St., Newark
Not required, but you can preorder directly from artisans and vendors.
Yes, strongly recommended
Canal Winchester
Saturdays
Through Sept.26
9 a.m. to noon (9-9:30 a.m. reserved for vulnerable populations/elderly)
CW Historical Society Complex, 100 N. High St., Canal Winchester
N/A
No, strongly recommended
Clintonville
Saturdays
Through Nov.21
9 a.m. to noon
Ohio History Connection, 800 E. 17th Ave., Fairgrounds
Preordering required. Order online (10 a.m. Tuesday-5 p.m. Thursday); pickup via drive-thru Saturday (regular hours).
No
Delaware
Saturdays
Through Oct. 24
9 a.m. to noon
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Not required, but you can preorder/schedule pickup directly from farmers/vendors.
No, strongly recommended
Dublin Market at Bridge Park
Saturdays
Through Sept. 26 9 a.m. to noon Banker Drive and Longshore Loop, in front of the AC Dublin Hotel N/A YesFranklinton Farms Farm Stand
Saturdays
The farm stand on hiatus until further notice, but online ordering from website is available.
Franklinton: 10 a.m. to noon; Worthington: 9 a.m. to noon
Pickup for online orders available at two locations: tables at 867 W. Town St. in Franklinton and Worthington Community Center, 345 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington
Order produce online by 10 p.m. Thursday for pickup on Saturday from location of your choice during the designated hours.
No
Get Fresh Upper Arlington
Wednesdays
Through Sept. 30
4 to 7 p.m.
Tremont Pool Parking Lot, 2850 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington
Not required, but preordering available through some vendors/farmers.
Yes
Granville
Saturdays
Through Oct.31
8:30 a.m. to noon (8:30-9:30 a.m. reserved for vulnerable populations/elderly)
Granville High School Parking Lot, 248 New Burg St., Granville
N/A
No, strongly recommended
Grove City
Saturdays (pickup)
Through Sept. 5
8:15 to 11 a.m. (drive-thru pickup time)
Historic Town Center, Parking lot behind businesses on Broadway between Park Street (west of Broadway) and Grant Avenue
Entire market is virtual. Customers can order and pay online and pickup during designated hours.
No
Groveport
Tuesdays
June 30-Sept. 15
4 to 7 p.m.
Groveport Madison Middle School Central, 751 Main St., Groveport
N/A, cash only
No
Hilliard Farm Market
Tuesdays
Through Sept. 8
4 to 7 p.m.
Hilliard United Methodist Church Parking Lot, 5445 Scioto Darby Road
Not required, but preordering available through specific vendors.
Yes
Lancaster
Saturdays
Through Oct. 3
8:30 a.m. to noon (8:30-9 a.m. reserved for vulnerable populations)
West Chestnut Street between South Broad and South Columbus Streets, Lancaster
Not required, but preordering available through specific vendors.
Yes
Make Gahanna Yours
Sundays (except for June 21)
Through Sept. 27
3 to 6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, 75 W. Johnstown Road, Gahanna
N/A
No, strongly recommended
New Albany
Thursdays
June 25-Sept. 10
4 to 7 p.m.
New Albany Church of the Resurrection parking lot, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Road
N/A
No, strongly recommended
North Market
Saturdays
Through Oct. 31
8 a.m. to noon
North Market, 59 Spruce St.
N/A
Yes
Pearl Market
Tuesdays and Fridays
Through Oct.16
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pearl and Gay Streets
Not required, but preordering, curbside pickup and pedestrian pickup are available.
No, strongly recommended
Pickerington
Thursdays
Through Sept. 24
4 to 7 p.m.
89 N. Center St., Pickerington
N/A
No
Powell
Saturdays
Through Sept. 26
9 a.m. to noon (9-9:30 a.m. reserved for vulnerable populations/elderly)
240 N. Liberty St., Powell
N/A
No
Reynoldsburg
Thursdays
Through Sept. 3
4 to 7 p.m. (4-4:30 p.m. reserved for vulnerable populations/elderly)
JFK Park, 7232 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg
Not required, but preordering available through some vendors/farmers.
No
Union County - Marysville
Saturdays
Through Oct. 3
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Union County Fairgrounds, 845 N. Main St., Marysville (until Partner's Park Pavilion is available)
N/A
Yes
Union County - Richwood
Thursdays
Through Oct. 8
3 to 6 p.m.
Richwood Library, 4 E. Ottawa St., Richwood
N/A
Yes
Westerville Saturday Farmers Market
Saturdays
Through Oct. 10
9 a.m. to noon
Behind Westerville City Hall, 21 S. State St., Westerville
Not required, but customers can preorder through vendors/farmers.
No, strongly recommended
Westgate Farmers Market
First and third Saturdays
Through Oct. 17
9 a.m. to noon (9-9:30 a.m. reserved to vulnerable populations/high-risk shoppers)
West Gate Lodge, 2925 W. Broad St.
N/A
Yes
Worthington Farmers Market
Saturdays
Continuing until further notice
8 a.m. to noon (8-9 a.m. reserved for seniors and high-risk customers)
New, temporary location at 450/500 W. Wilson Bridge Road
Walk-in market now available; preordering directly from the vendor/farmer is still available.
Yes, from 8 to 9 a.m.; strongly recommended from 9 a.m. to noon
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