Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market

Very good farmers market, good prices, nice vendors, fresh quality food. This would be a 5 star review except for the fact they don’t allow dogs. The worst part is they claim it’s for public safety.

Its gotta be pretty good to get me up before noon.
I visited this outdoor mini market this past Saturday with a few friends and I was really impressed. Just like other Unilocalers said, it is small, but packed full of fresh vegetables, meats, honey, eggs, cheese, soap, coffee, breads, and even fresh omelettes!
I was able to find everything that I was hoping to get, fresh duck eggs (6.00), fresh greens (I ended up paying about a dollar for a huge bag full of freshly washed salad greens), Summer Shade Soap (Baby Face soap, 9.50), a pound of fresh, organic clove honey (5.50), lots of honey sticks, (five for a dollar), amazing tomatoes (2 for a dollar) and lots more fresh, organic eatables.
All of the vendors in attendance were friendly and happy to answer all questions. I will say, however, that a few of them seemed none too happy that I was only buying say, two tomatoes instead of six, or less than a pound of lettuce, but I won’t let that take a star away, because honestly, that probably is a little annoying when a guest buy’s a dollar worth of veggies. But, I don’t cook a lot, and the last thing I want to do is buy product that will go bad on the counter.
All in all: Don’t let the size of this place discourage you. You can find pretty much everything you’re looking for in a farmer’s market (even succulent, savory duck breasts) and more for great prices and I can certainly attest to the freshness and quality of the products that I’ve purchased. I can’t wait to put this into my weekly/​biweekly routine!
*Summer Shade soap is not always in attendance, contact their Facebook page for their booth whereabouts.
**They don’t stop in winter! They will be moving into an indoor space in December, contact their Facebook page for their location.

Fresh food, great live music, and friendly faces! This was my first time here and I am so glad that I got up early to come! It is a small farmer’s market, but there is plenty to choose from. Farm fresh veggies/​fruits, flowers, honey, pickles, eggs, and more! They also have two stands that sell AMAZING baked goods! This morning, one of them was selling Mexican breakfast lasagna ($ 5) and Korean steamed buns ($ 3, which you could get with either pork or tofu). Both were amazing and the portions on the lasagna were HUGE! I also had an omelette from the omelette stand. I got all the veggies they had plus cheese. I smothered it in locally made pepper butter (sweet and spicy!) and it was good to go! $ 9 and you can load it up with anything you want! They also put a piece of pesto-​smothered bread beneath it to catch all the omelette goodness. They also sell delicious green tea sweetened with locally made honey, and the watermelon lemonade from the cinnamon roll stand is awesome! Coming here really set the mood for my Saturday (in a good way ;)). Please stop by if you’re in the area on a Saturday morning!

Great little farmer’s market. Had some awesome live musicians playing some bluegrass. Breakfast omelets, hot coffee, cheese, meats, veggies, fruits, flowers, fancy popsicles, herbs, among other things. Everyone was friendly, prices are reasonable. What’s not to like.

THE perfect way to start your saturday.
Omelets made from farm fresh eggs, live music, warm local coffee!!!
My ideal perfect morning.
Always very friendly people that are not shy to chat over their fresh produce and farms.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, its always a good day to when you learn something new.
Its hard to walk around on a cool saturday morning without cracking a smile; the atmosphere created from the freshly cooked omelets, live music, and friendly people give you that giddy/​energetic feeling which always has me awaiting the following saturday.

This market packs a lot of AMAZING BREAKFAST OPTIONS!!!
My personal favorite breakfast vendors/​options, in order:
1) The omelet Station!!! You. Have. No. Idea! They use all fresh produce from their farm, have meat options (ex. Smoked trout), use condiments from other vendors at the market, and they are the same people who own HARVEST! You will leave full and filled with peace only a skillet and fresh veggies can bring.
2. The biscuits and gravy (Dreamcatcher Farm)
3. Cheese grits (Dreamcatcher Farm)
4. FRESH CINNAMON ROLLS! (Dreamcatcher Farm)
Other Favs:
— the Amish farm is my favorite place to pick up beans and squash. Plus, she’s so nice.
— the blueberry vendor (found at the Douglas loop market as well)
***** five stars awarded for the incredible omelets!

Don’t judge this market by the small size!
All summer long I had the tradition of waking up Saturday morning and heading over to the Deer Park Farmers Market for a fantastic omelet and then having the local tents of vendors to inspire my unique meals for the weekend.
We have picked up fresh flowers in an attempt to arrange them, but I think I will let the professionals continue that skill.
We have tried squash blossoms for the first time, we stuffed them with cheese and breaded them, delicious.
We have picked up fresh baked breads and cheeses to make a quick party platter.
We have tried rabbit and lamb sausage to mix our protein up in the kitchen.
We have taken friendship bread with jam straight from the market purchase to a friend who was under the weather.
We have even impressed a 19 year old teenager by taking them to the market, buying fresh fruit, then making a cobbler the same evening!
There is always great music and an experience to try something new!

There was a farmer who had a dog,
‘Til it got run over by a tractor…
Ok…that’s sad. Especially since I love dogs.
But, there’s nothing sad about this farmers market. Sure, it may be small. But, it isn’t the size of the farmers market that matters, it’s how the sellers use it! And the meats, and granola bars, and cheese, and breads, and, well… everything, is just magnificent. This should be on everyone’s Saturday morning farmers market route (which should include this one, Douglas Loop and Beargrass Creek).

I’m starting to think that besides the times, the main difference between this Bardstown Road market and the other one on Bardstown (Douglass Loop Farmers Market) is which bank is closest to you (where you can get cash). Both markets are fantastic in their own right with music, local produce and meats, omelet stands and more farm fresh goodies. Oh yeah, this market is located next to a Chase bank where as the Douglass Loop is near Fifth Third. Now we just need one near BB&T…
Anyway, above is just rambles but the real deal about this farmers market can be summed up in a simple vignette of a tale about my trip here a few weeks ago on a mission to buy bacon which was the missing ingredient in my breakfast feast I had begun to cook at my apt a few blocks down the street.
Hot sun beating down on me and the line of five people filed in front of me, we waited and waited but without impatience. The Dreamcatcher Farms tent was filled with coolers barely visible because of the combination of shade encompassing the tent and the UV rays flooding my vision (bad day to leave the Unilocal glasses at home). On top of the table was a young girl with a flower in her hair held at first by her mother, who was purchasing a week’s supply of various meats, and then she was handed over to Mr. Dreamcatcher Farms. Laughter, cooing, baby talk, etc. ensues and the line grows longer without complaint. Each person got their turn to ask questions like «what is the difference between this type of cut and that one»? and regulars shared their latest news freely.
In other words, it was like watching big box grocery stores with their expedient conveyor belts jam packed with fluff «food» and no heart get a hard slap in the face.

When I arrive I can here the sound of the 2 musicians. They sound great with a country feel that fits perfects into the atmosphere. I order my Omlette (yes, I will have the goat cheese, please) and listen to them playing an oldie but goodie. Where else can you here Waylon Jennings «Amanda» while enjoying your fresh made goodies and shop for items to take home. I decide yes, I want the sunflowers, yes, I want cheese, are those home made jams? Of course there is plenty of fruits and veggies! Okra? Yes!

I love this place.
I’ve lived in other parts of the country that are more «Farmers Market» friendly than Louisville and was hoping to find a local market that rivaled those in other cities once I moved back. This place hits the spot.
Teeming with fresh produce, bread, coffee, cheese, popcorn, and even massages for the truly weary, this place is a must-​see treat on a Saturday morning. Well-​behaved dogs and children are welcome alike.
If you live in Louisville, add this place to your list of places to check out on the weekend!

Funnest bar you will ever go to! Make sure to go on Saturday night and watch the karaōke. They are good and it is awsome!

I have been coming to this farmers market for years. Yes I live out of town, but come to Looh-​vil every summer and never miss buying my delicious cheeses and soaps here! There is nothing more wonderful than to see the local farmers and the support that the community gives them.
Everything is so fresh, so wonderful that it is a must do every Saturday.
Last trip I bought a bit of Lavender in a little zip lock. Seriously funny when security at the airport opened my bag to see what it was. Just Lavender guys… no need to fret.