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 | Los Clubes POWER OF PRODUCE (POP)

for Kids | para niños 
for Teens | para jóvenes
for Adults 55+ | para adultos mayores a 55 años


POP (power of produce) Club for kids | Club POP (POWER OF PRODUCE) para niños
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.
Los niños edades 4-12 años reciben un cupón de $2 para comprar una fruta o verdura para probar cada semana.* 
Se inscribe y se registra cada semana en la mesa de información del mercado de agricultores.

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors! ¡Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores del año 2023!
                              

Additional 2023 Sponsorship opportunities for POP Club for Kids are available.
*While sponsorship funds last.

Oportunidades adicionales de patrocinar el programa Club POP para Niños en 2023 están disponibles.
* Mientras duren los fondos del patrocinio.

POP (power of produce) Club for Teens | Club POP (POWER OF PRODUCE) para jóvenes 
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.

Este año, los jóvenes de edades 13-17 años se pueden inscribir en el Club POP de Jóvenes para recibir un cupón de $5 para comprar una fruta o verdura cada semana*. Se inscribe y se registra cada semana en la mesa de información del mercado de agricultores.



Thank you to our 2023 sponsors! ¡Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores del año 2023!



Additional 2023 Sponsorship opportunities for POP Club for Teens are available.
*While sponsorship funds last.
Oportunidades adicionales de patrocinar el programa Club POP para Jóvenes en 2023 están disponibles.
* Mientras duren los fondos del patrocinio.


POP (power of produce) Club Plus for adults ages 55+ | CLUB POP (POWER OF PRODUCE) PLUS para adultos mayores a 55 años
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. 

Este año, los adultos mayores a 55 años se pueden inscribir en el Club POP Plus para recibir un cupón de $5 para comprar una fruta o verdura cada semana*. Se inscribe y se registra cada semana en la mesa de información del mercado de agricultores. 


Thank you to our 2023 POP Plus Sponsors! ¡Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores del POP Plus del año 2023!

   

          

Additional 2023 Sponsorship opportunities for POP Plus are available.
*While sponsorship funds last.
Oportunidades adicionales de patrocinar el programa Club POP Plus en 2023 están disponibles.
* Mientras duren los fondos del patrocinio.


Music at the Market / Música en el mercado
Thank you to our 2023 Music at the Market sponsor, Visit Richfield! 

¡Gracias a nuestro patrocinador de Música en el Mercado, Visit Richfield!

2023 Music Schedule

May 6, 9-11:30 a.m., Brian Peterson, pop and family-friendly
May 13, 9-11:30 a.m. Light of the Moon Duo: Nick Jordan & Mike Keyes, American Roots
May 20, 9-11:30 a.m., Nancy Olson, folk
May 27, 9-11:30 a.m., Andy McClure, pop/rock
June 3, 9-11:30 a.m., Matt Yetter
June 10, 9-11:30 a.m., Sergio Mojica, guitar
June 17, 9-11:30 a.m. KIRK & LOW, Acoustic Americana and Rock
June 24, 9-11:30 a.m., Two Peace Suite, americana
July 1, 9-11:30 a.m., Just Friends Trombone Quartet, classical, jazz, pop.
July 8, 9-11:30 a.m., Wayne Burgess, americana
July 15, 9-11:30 a.m., Lyle Gerber, instrumental rock & blues
July 22, 9-11:30 a.m., The Gritpickers, Old time string band
July 29, 9-11:30 a.m., The Harmony Valley Boys, folk
August 5, 9-11:30 a.m., Michael May
August 12, 9-11:30 a.m., Jackson Peters, jazz
August 19, 9-11:30 a.m., Kirk & Low, acoustic
August 26, 9-11:30 a.m., David Kelley, acoustic folk/rock
Sept 2, 9-11:30 a.m., Heart of a Tinman, pop & rock covers
Sept 9, 9-11:30 a.m., Brad Cattadoris, originals and soft pop
Sept 16, 9-11:30 a.m.,  Dan Rumsey, folk & blues
Sept 23, 9-11:30 a.m.,  Matt Sowell, Contemporary Fingerstyle Guitar
Sept 30, 9-11:30 a.m., Michael Mitchell, instrumental folk/acoustic guitar
Oct 7, 9-11:30 a.m., Peter Ruddy, fingerstyle guitar
Oct 14, 9-11:30 a.m., Larry Greenstein, fiddle & mandolin
Oct 21, 9-11:30 a.m., Jo Nelson, acoustic folk 
Oct 28, 9-11:30 a.m. Michael May

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. 
They are also able to put out a tip jar, and sell band merchandise while playing at the market. 

Yoga At the Market | Yoga en el Mercado
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.

Thank you to our 2023 Yoga at the Market sponsors!



Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

¡Yoga en el Mercado comienza el 13 de mayo!

Disfruta de una clase gratis de 45 minutos de yoga vinyasa de flujo lento en el mercado de agricultores.
8:45am - 9:30am
Cada semana desde el 13 de mayo hasta el 30 de septiembre, 2023.
Algunas colchonetas de yoga estarán disponibles para usar.
¡Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores de Yoga en el Mercado de 2023!
Oportunidades adicionales de patrocinar el programa están disponibles.



Market Science | Ciencias en el mercado
Market Science connects you with exciting, hands-on science and scientists within our community! ¡Ciencias en el Mercado lleva actividades divertidas e interactivas de la ciencia y los investigadores científicos a interactuar con la comunidad!

Hennepin County Master Gardeners LOS MAESTROS JARDINEROS DE HENNEPIN COUNTY

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.

Estamos aquí para ayudarles a cultivar sus jardines y huertas.
Los Maestros Jardineros son voluntaries comprometidos a proporcionar información hortícola de alta calidad, basada en la investigación, y actividades educativas para mejorar el medio ambiente y la calidad de vida para la comunidad.
Llevamos información hortícola basada en la investigación a la comunidad de Hennepin County a través de actividades para adultos y jóvenes.

 

At the market:

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

En el mercado:

• Cabina de información, cada semana durante toda la temporada, 2023
• Actividades para niños, 8-11am: el segundo sábado de cada mes, 2023

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

Comida indígena de la temporada, demostración de chef y muestreo de recetas, por CHEF DEREK NICHOLAS, WIISINIG LLC.

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

Sponsorship opportunities are available. 

Oportunidades de patrocinar el programa están disponibles.

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 with live canning demonstrations and additional activities.
More details to come. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor spaces are available.


bike to the Market Day | A marcar su calendario: El día de ir al mercado en bicicleta
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.

¡El sábado, 27 de mayo, 2023 es el día de ir al mercado en bicicleta!
Animamos al público a visitar el mercado en Bicicleta en este día y durante toda la temporada.
Disfruta de vendedores relacionados con el ciclismo y el deporte, premios y más en este evento de ciclismo.
Aparcamiento para bicicletas está disponible.
Compartiremos más detalles cuando la fecha se acerque. Oportunidades de patrocinar el programa o de participar como vendedor están disponibles.

 


active aging week

On Saturday Oct 7 we will be celebrating Active Aging Week at the Richfield Farmers Market!
You'll find vendors with senior resources, prizes, and games.
More details to come.
Thank you to our 2023 Active Aging Week Sponsors!



Additional 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 | Más información

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.

No se permiten mascotas durante las horas del mercado (según el reglamento del Departamento de Salud en Minnesota #4626.1585 6-501.115 que prohíbe los animales en los áreas de servicio de comida).  Se permiten animales de servicio.



Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited at the Farmers Market and in all Richfield parks (City Code 840.13). Las bebidas alcoholicas y el fumar se prohiben en el mercado y en todos los parques de Richfield (City Code 840.13).



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