One of the surefire signs of summer is when you see the Farmers’ Markets and farm stands start to pop up. Hancock County is a hub of the agricultural industry and we have many great ways to support our local growers and makers throughout the summer and spring.
Hancock County Farmers’ Market
Thursdays, 4 – 6 p.m.
MCPA Festival Grounds, Downtown Findlay
The Hancock County Farmers’ Market is back again at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Findlay. The market will have vendors selling all types of goods and produce, you can see the vendor directory here. The market will continue every Thursday in Downtown Findlay through October. See all the upcoming dates here.
Bluffton Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – Noon
Citizen’s National Bank Parking Lot, Downtown Bluffton
The Bluffton Farmers’ Market has been a longstanding tradition in the area as one of the largest markets in the area. The market vendors are back in full force offering homemade goods, produce, plants, and flowers to you. See the vendor directory here. The Bluffton Market will continue every Saturday through October. See all the upcoming dates here.
Arcadia Farmers Market
August 10, August 24, September 7, 4 – 6 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia is hosting a farmers market beginning in August! Interested vendors may contact Matt at 419-307-0500 or email ArcadiaOHMarket@gmail.com.
Farm Stands
As the growing season continues many local farm stands have seasonal locations that are open regularly to provide you with local produce.
Wolfe’s Produce
Wolfe’s Produce, located between Findlay and Mt. Blanchard, is a staple for those looking for farm fresh food! With seasonal local produce and Amish goods delivered every Wednesday, you will want to be sure to make Wolfe’s a regular stop. Wolfe’s is open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Metzger Farms
Metzger’s Farm Market is back again! This seasonal farm stand located along US-224 near Alvada has locally grown corn, melon, and other produce. Metzger’s is regularly at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market and is also open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Suters Produce
While Suter Produce is located in neighboring Putnam County, you can find several of Suter’s Red Barn Markets around Findlay! Suter’s Red Barn Markets are located on Tiffin Avenue near Panera Bread and on North Main Street near Heavenly Pizza. The Red Barn Markets are open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We hope you’re able to pick up local produce and goods to make your cookouts and summer cooking great! For more information about local shopping, see here!