PAYMENT METHODS

• Cash
• Check (some vendors)
• Credit or Debit Card - visit Info Booth to purchase tokens
• SNAP/EBT Cards - visit Info Booth to purchase tokens
• Market Bucks
• Produce Market Bucks
• WIC FMNP - Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers (summer only)

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING 

Summer & Winter Market:

1. Parking:
   1. Veterans Park has a parking lot adjacent to the Farmers Market.
   2. Overflow parking is located at the Richfield Ice Arena, a short walk across the park, on a paved, accessible trail.
   3. Street parking is available in the neighborhood, with a crosswalk at 64th and Portland.
   4. Please do not park in the American Legion lot to attend the farmers market.
2. Alternative transportation:
   1. Bike to the market! Several bike racks are available. Visit Bike Richfield for a map of dedicated bike routes in Richfield.
   2. Bus to the market:
      1. 66th & Portland Ave is serviced by the D Line

VEAP PRODUCE PICKUP - (Summer Only)

We partner with VEAP to collect produce and other food goods from the market to stock VEAP's food pantry with fresh foods.
To donate, look for the green tubs located near the entrances or at our information booth.  Or, you can donate fresh market produce to VEAP by ordering a "Donation Box (choose your amount)" on our online store.

Thank you for helping make local produce & fresh food more accessible to everyone in our community.  For more information about VEAP, call 952-888-9616 or visit their website.

ABOUT US

The offices for the Richfield Farmers Market are located at the
Richfield Community Center
7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield
612-861-9362    farmersmarket@richfieldmn.gov
Office Hours: Thursdays & Fridays, 8:30am-5pm

The Richfield Farmers Market is a member of the MN Farmers Market Association and Minnesota Grown. We participate in EBT & Market Bucks initiatives, provided through Hunger Solutions MN, which allows customers who use SNAP/EBT to purchase food. We are committed to making healthy food accessible to everyone who comes to our market and are proud to say that all of our vendors' products come from within 200 miles or less, and at least 80% of the market products are produced in Minnesota.  Around 25 different local farmers & food producers sell at our market. The site has on-site, fully accessible restrooms.

OUR MISSION 

Since 1990, Richfield Recreation has operated the Richfield Farmers Market to provide access to local, healthy, and affordable foods, and to offer a community gathering space to help connect residents, as well as local producers.  The Richfield Farmers Market also emphasizes educational and recreational activities through our involvement with the Richfield Arts Commission, the U of M Master Gardener Program, and other programs and events.

2023 programs and events at the summer Farmers Market

Do you have a suggestion for a program, activity, or event at the farmers market?
Contact us! : farmersmarket@richfieldmn.gov

In addition to our wonderful vendors, you'll find special events, programs, and entertainment for all ages.



POWER OF PRODUCE (POP) CLUBS

for Kids 
for Teens
for Adults 55+


POP (power of produce) Club for kids
Kids ages 4-12 receive a $2 voucher to pick out a fruit or veggie to try each week. 
Sign up and check in each week at the Farmers Market Info Booth.
Thank you to our 2022 sponsor: Lakewinds Food Co-op!

2023 Sponsorship opportunities for POP Plus are available.



POP (power of produce) Club for Teens 
This year, teens ages 13-17 can sign up for POP Teens and receive a $5 voucher to pick out a fruit or veggie each week.
Sign up and check in each week at the Farmers Market Info Booth.
Thank you to our 2022 sponsor: Lakewinds Food Co-op!

2023 Sponsorship opportunities for POP Club for Teens are available.



POP (power of produce) Club Plus for adults ages 55+
This year, adults ages 55+ can sign up for POP Club Plus and receive a $5 voucher to pick out a fruit or veggie each week.
Sign up and check in each week at the Farmers Market Info Booth.
Thank you to our 2022 sponsors: Lakewinds Food Co-op, Gramercy Park at Lakeshore Drive, & Volunteers of America

2023 Sponsorship opportunities for POP Plus are available.




Music at the Market / Música en el mercado
Would you like to perform at a Richfield Farmers Market? Please send your press kit to: farmersmarket@richfieldmn.gov  

Musicians are paid for their performance through community sponsorship. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
They are also able to put out a tip jar, and sell band merchandise while playing at the market. 

Yoga At the Market
Enjoy a free 45 minute, slow flow vinyasa yoga class at the farmers market.
8:45am - 9:30am
Weekly, May 13 through September 30, 2023.
Some yoga mats will be provided.

Market Science
Market Science connects you with exciting, hands-on science and scientists within our community!

Hennepin County Master Gardeners

We’re here to help your yard and garden grow.
Master Gardener volunteers are committed to providing the highest quality, research-based horticultural information and educational activities that enhance our community’s environment and quality of life.
We bring research-based horticultural information to the Hennepin County community through adult and youth educational activities.

At the market:

• Info Booth, weekly throughout the season, 2023
• Kid's activities, 8-11am: 2nd Saturdays of the month, 2023

seasonal indigenous foods chef demo & Recipe sampling, by chef derek nicholas, Wiisinig LLC.

Saturdays:
June 3, 2023
July 8, 2023
August 5, 2023
September 2, 2023
October 7, 2023

National farmers market week celebration

Saturday, August 12th, 2023
National Farmers Market Week is August 6-12th, 2023!
Richfield Farmers Market will celebrate on Saturday, August 12th.
More details to come. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor spaces are available.

bike to the Market Day
Saturday, May 27th, 2023 is Bike to the Market Day!
Patrons are encouraged to ride a bicycle to the farmers market on Bike to the Market Day, and all year long.
Enjoy bike and fitness vendors, prizes, and more at this bike event.
Bike parking is available.
More details to come. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor spaces are available.
 
dia de abuelos / grandparent's day celebration

On Saturday August 27th we will be celebrating Dia de Abuelos at the Richfield Farmers Market.
You'll find vendors with senior resources, prizes, and games.
More details to come. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor spaces are available.

COMMUNITY BOOTHS 


Richfield-based community and non-profit groups, as well as city/state/county agencies, may apply to host a table at the Richfield Farmers Market for informational or educational purposes (no political campaign materials are allowed).  We give preference to groups who relate to our mission of health and local food access. 

Event Mission: Our event mission is to promote health, wellness, and support local farmers and food producers. Community groups and non-profits tabling at the farmers market and their materials should fit with the focus of our event mission.

Our Community Booth application is now an online form. Follow this link to complete the form for your community booth request.

OTHER INFORMATION

No pets are allowed during market hours (to comply with MN Department of Health Code #4626.1585 6-501.115 prohibiting animals from food service areas).  Service animals are allowed.


Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited at the Farmers Market and in all Richfield parks (City Code 840.13).

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