2005 Farmers Market Guide

Our Second Annual Definitive...

God bless Pick ‘n Save, they’re always there in a pinch, but the weather’s finally getting nice enough for farmers and other artisans to strut their own stuff. Wisconsin is chock full of outdoor markets, and the southeast corner is no exception. From food to flowers to free entertainment for shoppers, they may not utilize your Advantage Plus card, but they’re pretty kickass all the same. Here’s your guide to where and when to pick up the best harvests offered in the Milwaukee area.

Brookfield Farmers Market7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 7 - October 29. Flowers, seasonal produce, Piedmontese beef, maple syrup, chickens, eggs, bison meat, baked goods, dried floral and garden art. Entertainment and demonstrations. 262-784-7804 or http://www.brookfieldfarmersmarket.com. North side of City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd.

Cudahy Farmers MarketFridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 6 - November 4. Baked goods, fresh produce, apples, honey, flowers, crafts and even a tarot card reader. Ample parking. 414-483-8907 or 414-482-0913, or http://www.ci.cudahy.wi.us. Municipal parking lot, 4700 S. Packard Ave.

Delafield Farmers Market7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 7 - October 29. Locally grown vegetables and fruit, fresh and dried flowers, perennials and bedding plants, homemade bakery products and arts and crafts. 262-968-4471. Downtown Delafield in the city parking lot, 514 W. Main St., just W. of Genesee St. (Hwy C).

The East Side Open Market (Milwaukee)Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 4 - October 1. Produce, agricultural products, flowers, herbs, live local music, arts and crafts. Beans and Barley parking lot, 1901 E. North Ave. 414-906-8975 orwww.theeastside.org.

East Towne Farm Market (Milwaukee)Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, June 4 - October 8. Farm-grown produce, baked goods, specialty foods and arts & crafts, plus free musical entertainment and children’s activities. 414-271-1416 or http://www.easttown.com. Cathedral Square Park, corner of Kilbourn and Jefferson.

Farmers Market at Bradley Road (Brown Deer)9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays 8 a .m. to 1 p.m., May 5 - October 26. Annuals and perennials, herbs, roses, and fruits and vegetables. 414-354-6923. Bradley Village Shopping Center parking lot, 4300 W. Bradley Rd.

Fondy Farmers Market (Milwaukee)8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays; 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, May - November. Fruits and vegetables, chickens, ducks and turkeys. 414-777-0483 x107 or http://www.fondymarket.org. Just off North Ave., 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave.

Greendale Green MarketSaturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June - October. Farmer’s produce, apples, jams and syrups. Municipal parking lot.

Howell Avenue Farmers Market (Milwaukee)8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. select Saturdays. Fresh produce, music and activities for kids. 414-881-1185. U.S. Bank parking lot, 4015 S. Howell Ave.

Menomonee Falls Farmers Market8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 4 - November 30. Fresh vegetables, eggs, poultry, bakery, fresh flowers, honey and collectibles. 262-251-8797 or http://www.shoppingthevillage.com. Parking lot, Menomonee Falls Jr. High, Main Street. Also Sundays in July and August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Milwaukee Public MarketOutdoor market open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, July 16 - November 13. Indoor market open July 15, Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cooking demonstrations and other events scheduled regularly. Info at 414-336-1111 orwww.milwaukeepublicmarket.org. 400 N. Water St.

New Mitchell Street Farmers Market (Milwaukee)8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, July 5 - October 30. N.E. corner of Mitchell St. and Muskego. Milwaukee Alliance. 414-385-9384.

Oconomowoc Farmers Market7 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, May 14 - October 29. Fruits, vegetables, crafts, homemade honey and soaps. 262-567-2666 or http://www.oconomowoc.org. 210 Pleasant St., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church parking lot.

Downtown Farmers Market (Racine)8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 7 - October 29. Fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers. 262-886-3284. Case Corp parking lot, State and Erie Sts.

Riverwest Garden Market (Milwaukee)Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 19 - October 30. Fresh produce and craft items, plus live music. 414-265-7278. Garden Park at Bremen and Locust, two blocks W. of Humboldt.

Sherman Park Farmers Market (Milwaukee)June - October, Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sherman Perk parking lot, 49th St. and Roosevelt. 414-875-7375.

South Shore Farmers Market (Bay View)Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, July 16 - October 15. Fresh produce, jams, honey, coffee, spices, baked goods, herbs, flowers and dog bones. 414-744-0408. South Shore Park, one block off Superior, 2900 S. Shore Dr.

Southside Farmers Market at Regency Mall (Racine)8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays, May 6 - October 28. Produce, bedding plants, baked goods, chickens, eggs and fresh flowers. 262-886-3284. 5538 Durand Ave., corner of Hwy 11 and Hwy 31.

South Milwaukee Green Market Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 5 - mid-October. Bedding plants, fresh and dried flowers, apples, berries, baked goods, chickens, eggs, lamb and locally grown produce. 262-835-4386. St Mary’s Catholic Church at 13th and Missouri (just off Rawson), 1304 Manitoba Ave.

Thiensville Farmers Market8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7 - October 25. 262-376-1812. Freistadt Rd. and Main St. (behind Walgreens).

Waukesha Farmers MarketSaturdays, 7 a.m.to 1 p.m., May 14 - October 29. County-grown produce. 262-549-6154. Downtown city, parking lot #1.

Wells Street Farmers Market Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 2 - October. N. 29th St. and W. Wells St. 414-380-8525.

West Allis Farmers MarketTuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., May 7 - November. Locally grown plants, produce, berries, corn, tomatoes and squash. All items sold must be grown by the farmer or on family farms. 414-302-8652. Corner of National & 65th St., 1559 S 65th St.

Westown Farmers Market (Milwaukee)Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 22 - October 26. Fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, organic products, homemade jams and jellies, juices, frozen fruit treats, pastes and sauces, herbs and spices, gourmet popcorn, art, jewelry, crafts and prepared foods. Entertainment. 414-276-6696 or http://www.westown.org. Zeidler Union Square, between Third and Fourth Sts. on W. Michigan St.

Paul Snyder is currently finishing his final semester at Marquette University. In addition to the numerous intern duties he took on with Vital Source, he is also a contributing writer and editor for the magazine.