Every week from May through mid-October, nearly 5,000 shoppers visit Omaha Farmers Market for fresh produce, smoked meats, freshly cut flowers, locally canned jams, gourmet baked-goods and basically everything under the sun. Even chefs from nearby restaurants frequent the local event to stock up on just-picked tomatoes, salad greens, berries and more. Amid the scent of fresh produce, cut flowers, inviting herbs and just-baked bread, the Omaha Farmers Market is a unique urban shopping experience in the heart of downtown. Located at 11th & Jackson in the Old Market, it’s all right around the corner.

History

The Omaha Farmers Market traces its roots back nearly one hundred years. It all began at the turn of the century on the corner of 11th and Jackson Streets. This was the site of Omaha’s “City Market”, a very popular farmers’ market that local residents and grocers relied on for their produce and fresh goods. Until 1964, this was where local growers came to sell everything from fruits & vegetables to herbs and honey.

After a hiatus of 30 years, the Omaha Farmers Market was revived in 1994 on the very corner lot where the original market has thrived so many years before. Fresh locally grown produce, baked goods and flowers were once again available each Saturday morning from May 3rd to October 11th. Every week there’s something new for the more than 5,000 visitors to enjoy. It’s a great opportunity for supermarket goers to buy fresh local products, shake the hand of the grower and realize there are some things you can’t find in a store.

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