Overland Park Farmers’ Market kicks off season Saturday — When do others?

As the spring weather settles in, local farmers’ markets are getting ready to start their seasons.

Here’s a look at when Johnson County cities plan to open theirs, and a preview of what they’re selling.

The Overland Park’s Farmers’ Market in its downtown district returns this Saturday, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and going to 1 p.m.
Find kombucha, ice cream, eggs, dairy and homegrown produce on sale at the farmers’ market pavilion off Santa Fe Trail Drive and the surrounding parking lots.
The Wednesday morning market will kick off on June 7 in the same time slot.
For the full list of 2023 vendors, click here.

The Lenexa Farmers Market starts on Saturday, April 29 in the civic campus parking garage in the City Center district.
Through Oct. 28, the city will host the weekend market every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The Tuesday morning market begins May 30 and runs through the end of August between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The city announced 13 new vendors have joined the 2023 lineup, including a Venezuelan street food vendor, a low-carb baker and a deli-style shop. Find more information here.

Shawnee’s Saturday morning farmers’ market won’t return to the City Hall parking lot until May.
When it does come back, it will run each Saturday between May and October from 7 a.m. to noon.
The Moonlight Market in Shawnee’s downtown is also expected to return this year, beginning May 18.
That event runs from 5-9 p.m. every third Thursday of the month through Oct. 19 and features food trucks, local businesses, farmers’ market vendors, handmade goods and live music.

The farmers’ market in Merriam begins May 6 at 7 a.m. in Merriam Marketplace in the historic downtown district.
The market will feature live music on the first Saturday of each month and free activities for kids on the third Saturday.
Vendors signed on for the 2023 season include a freeze-dried confectioner, fresh produce, a fly fishing supplier, baked goods and pet food. The full list is available here.

Mission Market, held Thursday evenings between June and August, will start for the season on June 1.
It runs from 4:30-8 p.m. each Thursday during the summer, at 5635 Johnson Dr.
This year, the market will feature baked goods, coffee, handmade items, popcorn, international flavors and fresh produce.

Olathe’s two Saturday farmers’ markets — one in Stagecoach Park near the Olathe Community Center and one in Black Bob Park — start for the season on April 29 at 7:30 a.m.
The Wednesday market starts on May 10.
The Saturday market will run through Oct. 21, and the Wednesday market will close on Sept. 13.
Vendors there sell flowers, coffee, sweet treats, fruits and veggies, as well as plants.

Though in Wyandotte County, this market is easily accessible right across the Kansas River at 206 E. Cedar St.
It’s open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, May through October.
Vendors include those selling fresh produce, bread, wine and spices.
All agricultural items sold at the market must be sourced within 200 miles of Bonner Springs.

The farmers’ market at Park Place in Leawood won’t return in 2023, according to an announcement on their website.
However, some single-day special markets may be scheduled from time to time this year.
For more information on the market and other popup events, find the Park Place shopping district on social media.