Merriam Marketplace

It’s the end of season so there was a lot lacking here in the way of variety and some of the stuff looked old and wimpy. I was glad to see a meat vendor and bought some ground lamb. There was also some fresh mint and lettuce that I bought. I would come back. I’ll bet it really hums during the regular season. ;o)

It’s one of my favorite farmers market venues in KC. Plentiful parking, good vendors, and a short stroll from a good Mexican breakfast and lunch spot.
You can walk off all that food on the Turkey Creek Greenway, accessible from the parking lot!

This is a fantastic market. More low key and much better parking than the larger farmer’s markets in Kansas City. Everyone is friendly and you can even bring your dogs! Not quite the selection of the larger markets but it has everything I need and more.

This has to be one of the best markets in KC. A covered concrete patio surrounded by parking. There is a bike path to the back the leads into the area. It is really set up perfect for a farmers market and small events. Throughout the summer they host food truck Sundays. About ten various trucks show up, there is a band, and a lot of people come out. It is like a small town picnic. I’m not sure if the shelter is available for private events, but it would be perfect for a reunion, graduation party, reception, etc.
Although surrounded by parking, the lot can quickly fill up and there isn’t much adjacent parking.
Visit the market. Stop for a food truck Sunday. You will love this venue.

I usually go here for the farmer’s market. It’s a great set up. I’m not sure why they feel the need to play loud music or have entertainment at the farmer’s market, but I guess I can’t really blame the venue for that.

Every Saturday during the season there’s a small Farmers Market from about 7am-​1pm. They have a great selection of fresh produce, jams and jellies, fresh bread, honey, and even some fun items for your pets as well as a way to get your tie-​dye fix. The vendors are very friendly. Some weekends they have events and entertainment. Wednesday evenings have also been added.
This is a much smaller market than the one in KCMO but Merriam is a smaller city. What we lack in volume here is more than made up for in the ease-​of-​use and parking department! Need to grab your veggies and go? THIS is the place for you! I triple-​dog-​dare you to get in and out of the other area markets with all of your veggies in 15 minutes flat.
See you in Merriam!

Great place to get some local produce. This is much smaller than most but people are all very friendly. There is one vendor I love to get my fruit from.

Great local spot to get fresh produce, canned goods, honey, bread etc.
People are very nice reasonable prices and decent variety of goods
They have restrooms with sinks which is a huge plus. Plenty of parking and a nice covered area.