If your perfect Saturday includes fresh-picked produce, handmade everything and maybe a breakfast burrito you didn’t plan on but absolutely needed—welcome to Wichita market season. Across the city (and a few just beyond), farmers, artists and vintage hunters are setting up shop with goods you won’t find anywhere else. Come ready to wander, snack and discover something local you didn’t know you were looking for.

Many Wichita markets go beyond shopping. Expect food trucks, coffee, live music and cooking demos, and of course, plus plenty of opportunities to sample before you buy. Bring reusable bags, show up early for the best picks and don’t be surprised if you leave with more than you planned.

A man shops produce from a vendor at the Farmers Market in Wichita

Farmers Markets

Old Town Farm & Art Market

  • 835 E. 1st St. N.
  • Saturdays, April-October (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
  • Holiday Market Season, November-December (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

The Old Town Farm & Art Market is part farmers market, part art show, part Saturday tradition. Expect fresh produce, handmade goods, live music and food trucks – all in the heart of historic Old Town. With dozens of vendors each week, it’s a go-to gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Kansas Grown! Farmers Market – West Wichita

  • 7001 W. 21st St. N. (Sedgwick County Extension Office)
  • Saturdays, April-October (7 a.m. to Noon)

The largest grower-owned farmers market, Kansas Grown! Farmer’s Market, in Kansas brings together more than 100 vendors selling everything from just-picked produce and farm-fresh eggs to baked goods, honey and artisan items. It’s a one-stop shop for local flavor, and a great place to meet the people who grow your food.

Kansas Grown! Farmers Market – Andover & Derby

Andover

  • 375 S. Heritage Way, Andover
  • Saturdays, May-September (8 a.m. to Noon)

Derby

  • 512 E. Madison, Derby
  • Saturdays, May-October (8 a.m. to Noon)

Same beloved vendors, just outside of Wichita. Slightly smaller, laid-back versions of the Wichita market. Both are perfect for a weekend morning outing.

GreenAcres Market

10555 W. 21st St. N.
GreenAcres Market is Wichita’s go-to spot for organic groceries, specialty foods and all things wellness – complete with a strong local, community-first feel. Look for their midweek pop-up farmer’s market this summer.

Maize Farm & Art Market

311 Academy Ave., Maize
Second Thursdays, June-September (5 to 7 p.m.)

A charming evening market featuring produce, handmade goods and a community feel. It’s ideal for a quick after-work stop.

Haysville Hometown Market

100 S. Main St., Haysville
Second Thursdays, June-August (8 a.m. to Noon)

A small-town favorite just south of Wichita, this market brings together local produce and handmade goods.

Kechi Farmer’s Market

4533 E 61st Street N, Kechi
Second Thursdays, June-September (4 to 6:30 p.m.)

It’s part farmers market and part vintage destination.

A man cooks meat over a flat top grill during Asian Night Market

Seasonal & holiday markets

Keep an eye out for larger pop-up events throughout the year such as Envision Arts Holiday Market and Wichita Asian Night Market, holiday artisan fairs and boutique-style markets that pop up in venues across Wichita. These are perfect for gift shopping or discovering new local brands.

A booth full of merchandise at Paramount Antiques

Antique & vintage markets

If your idea of shopping leans more treasure hunt than grocery run, Wichita’s antique and vintage markets deliver. From sprawling outdoor flea markets like the Wichita Flea Market to curated thrift and vintage shops, you’ll find everything from mid-century furniture and retro décor to one-of-a-kind collectibles with a story to tell. It’s the kind of shopping where you never quite know what you’ll find, but that’s the fun of it.

If you’re looking for more ways to shop local, explore Wichita’s unique boutiques and specialty grocers throughout the city. Or see what events are happening when you’ll be visiting. There’s always something new to discover.