Farmers’ Market Finds

Written by Alexis Evans

Farmers’ Market Finds

Written by Alexis Evans

Every Saturday, from early spring to early fall, you can be confident that the farmers' market will be a place to visit. If ever you find yourself waking up on a Saturday morning with nothing to do but an urge to browse, look no further than Wichita’s favorite farmers markets: Kansas Grown Farmers’ Market at 21st and Ridge, and Old Town Farm & Art Market. Whether you’re looking for the most delicious fresh baked goods, farm fresh eggs or fresh produce from some of Kansas’ finest farms, the farmers’ market is the best place to be on Saturdays.

Drinks First

Grab something to sip on as you browse each vendor. Whether your tastes tend toward coffee, limeade, lemonade, honey water, kombucha or matcha — there are sipping options at every corner!

Coffee — Sage & Juliette Coffee Co, Kansas Grown

Limeade — Falling Star Concessions, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Lemonade — Sweet Swig, Kansas Grown

Tea and coffee — Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee and Beverage Truck, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Tea — Planted Tea Shop, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Lemonade — L.G.M.L (Life Gave Me Lemons), Old Town Farm & Art Market

Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans — OurFolk Coffee, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Sangria — Simply Sangria Wine Co., LLC, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Produce

Both markets have plenty of opportunities to find the freshest produce, with limited availability. The earlier you arrive, the better the selection!

Homegrown Acres — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Meadowlark Orchard Farms — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Pappans Fresh Vegetables — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Bodecker Farms — Kansas Grown

Tin Bucket Farms — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Cheney Lake Tomatoes — Kansas Grown

Neff Family Farms — Kansas Grown

Don’s Produce Patchs — Kansas Grown

Sizzlin Seeds — Kansas Grown

Fresh Finds

Does anything taste better than farm fresh eggs or honey straight from the hive? There’s nothing like leaving the market with these tasty specialty items in tow.

Honey — Juniper Clay Honey, Kansas Grown

Salsa — Orie’s Farm Fresh, Kansas Grown

Eggs — Stone Creek Family Farm, Kansas Grown

Cheese — Red Handcrafted Cheese, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Honey goods — Goldenrod Farms, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Sweet mustards — Robin’s Pantry, Kansas Grown

Seasoning blends — Signature Salts and Seasonings, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Baked Goods

Is it even a trip to the farmers’ market if you don’t go home with some amazing sourdough bread or a tasty treat to indulge in on a Sunday Morning? Thankfully, both Saturday morning farmers’ markets have no shortage of amazing bakers.

Cupcakes — Frosted Cupcakery Bakery, Kansas Grown

Baked Good Variety — Butterhouse Bakeshop, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls — The Cinnamon Roll Chick, Kansas Grown

Mushroom Cookies — Beans Bakehouse, Kansas Grown

Macaron Cookies — Mama’s Lil Macs, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Sourdough Bread — Homegrown Acres, Old Town Farmers Market

New York Scratch Bagels — Bakers Haus, Old Town Farmers Market

Sourdough Bakes — Prescott Bake Shop, Old Town Farmers Market

Art Finds

There’s no better feeling than finding something beautiful while also supporting local artisans. There’s something beautiful for every art lover.

Jewelry and stones — Winged Wishes, Kansas Grown

Pottery — Waterhouse Creations, Kansas Grown

Soaps and bath bombs — Crafty Shenanigans, Kansas Grown

Handmade wood items — Whittier’s Wife, Old Town Farmers Market

Art — Handcrafted Vintage Watercolors, Old Town Farmers Market

Rain barrels — Wichita Rain Barrels, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Hand-sewn household items — Horners Homemade, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Pottery — J. Waterhouse Creations, Kansas Grown

Wax melt fresheners — Magnolia Jane Originals, Kansas Grown

Custom cabinetry — Shelterbelt38, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Jewelry — Beloved Charms, Old Town Farm & Art Market

Meat

Purchasing meat at the farmers’ market is a double win — support local ranchers and get meat that makes you feel confident in the quality. Bonus: the taste is unmatched.

Maze Ranch Beef — Kansas Grown

Vaughn Family Ranch — Kansas Grown

Cross Cattle Co. — Kansas Grown

Farmer’s Fallow Deer — Kansas Grown

Phil’s Farm Butchery — Kansas Grown

Griffith Family Farm — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Pet Finds

Don't forget man’s best friend! These pet-friendly markets even have booths dedicated to your sweet kitties and pooches.

The Dog Bowls — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Puppy Smiles — Kansas Grown

Wholesome Dog Treats — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Happy Tails Pet Bakery — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Fresh Plants

Going to the farmers’ market brings out the green thumb in all of us. Whether it’s fragrant herbs or some lovely flowers, get on with your inner gardener!

Neff Family Farm — Kansas Grown

River’s End Farm — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Palmers Flowers — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Flor y Sol — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Rivers End Farm — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Mom’s Succulent Garden/Succulent Expressions — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Wellness

Some people go to the farmers’ market just for the smells — most especially for the amazing homemade botanical soaps, body washes, lotions and skin scrub. With so many options, it’s not a question of “Which one?” but of “How many?”

Kalaya Emu Estates — Kansas Grown

Dans Handmade Bath and Body — Both

Sunny Lavender Fields — Kansas Grown

3 Sisters Repurposed — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Little Red Dog Soap Co. — Old Town Farm & Art Market

Attentiv Euphoric Candle Co. — Kansas Grown

High Point Pharms — Old Town Farm & Art Market