Grinnell Farmers Market

Overview

The Grinnell Farmers Market, organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual, is opening on Thursday, May 14! The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards.

The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.

Why is the Grinnell Farmers Market Perfect for You?

If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:

• access to fresh and high-quality foods — check out our May seasonal guide!
• supporting local farmers
• engaging in fun, family-friendly activities
• eating healthier

Stay in the Loop!

If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.

We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.

Participating Vendors

Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more. 

Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.

Thursday Vendors:

• Brynn & Co by Third Day Garden Farm: Lavender and botanical products, teas, syrups, and lemonades.
• Dolezal Honey Bees: Honey, beeswax, and honey-based body products.
• Katie’s Mini Donuts: Mini donuts and soft serve ice cream.

Saturday Vendors:

• *Bloomin Bakery: Artisan sourdough breads and baked goods.
• Brobst Signs by Design: Woodcrafted items like flags, boards, and smokers.
• Grinn Open Studio: Makerspace-crafted items.
• Grinnell Pastry Peddler: Pastries and focaccia breads.
• Kate’s Kitchen Creations: Sourdough, scones, cookies, and gluten-free baked goods.
• *Lit by Champagne: Handmade scented candles.

Thursday and Saturday Vendors:

• *Adventurer’s Warehouse/Slapdragon Productions: Books, crafts, and craft supplies.
• A.T. designs: Handcrafted jewelry and accessories.
• B&J Vegetables: Fresh produce, preserves, freeze-dried goods, and fermented items.
• Circle W Acres: Baked goods including breads, pies, and pastries.
• Compass Plant CSA: Meats, eggs, vegetables, and breads.
• *Dream State 3D:  3D-printed gifts, collectibles, and decor.
• *Handmade: Crocheted items like bags, scrunchies, and keychains.
• Olson Garden Market: Wide variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and plant starts.
• Prairie Produce: Produce, jams, salsa, and freeze-dried goods.
• Rose’s Art Stand: Painted rocks and art items.

A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:

• Aaron Sande: Plant starts and fresh produce.
• *Bitsy Bakery: Macarons and assorted baked goods.
• Cassy’s Crazy Creations: Crocheted items, drawings, and stickers.
• Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation: Free fidget items and mental health resources.
• Crafts of Passioner: Ceramics, art prints, jewelry, and crochet items.
• *Fried Sweets & Treats: Funnel cakes, fried Oreos and Twinkies, fried cheesecake, corn dogs, cheese curds, and fried pickles.
• Golden Pear Kitchen: Baked goods, jams, and preserved foods.
• Krumms Crafts: Resin art and paintings.
• *Nummies by Jenna: Baked goods.
• *Personalized Pages & MoSips: Activity books, drinks, and slime.
• *Ruth and Rhae’s: Handmade soaps, salves, and bath products.

Visit this page regularly for the most current list of vendors. Farmers Market vendor applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (application below) for those wishing to join mid or late season. New vendors will be announced via the Grinnell Chamber website and the Grinnell Farmers Market newsletter.

Wondering About SNAP?

The Grinnell Farmers Market is currently waiting to hear if they can accept SNAP benefits. Please visit this webpage regularly for an update.

Rolling Applications for Interested Vendors

The Grinnell Farmers Market is a 100% producer-grown or made market, meaning that all items for sale must be entirely grown or made by the vendor or immediate family members in the state of Iowa. For non-food items, the final product must be the vendor’s own creation or repurposed into a new creation. For example, a vendor who purchases store yarn may sell knitted sweaters only if they knit the sweater themselves. 

All prospective vendors should review and acknowlege receipt of the 2026 Rules & Regulations and ensure eligibility prior to registration. Vendors are responsible for filing state sales tax permits where applicable. The online application will also ask vendors to indicate if they would like to participate in marketing and promotion materials before and throughout the season.

Questions about the process should be directed towards the Grinnell Chamber, 641-236-6555.

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As the longest-running community event of the year, Grinnell Farmers Market allows for 24 weeks of consistent promotion through dedicated social media and email channels. The Farmers Market primarily attracts a loyal audience committed to supporting its farmers and business owners. Through built-in activities and live music, the Farmers Market creates community vitality and engagement. Sponsors benefit from high visibility and also secure a unique opportunity to connect directly with the community while supporting local vendors and budding entrepreneurs.

2025 Marketing and Communications Statistics

• Facebook Marketing (5,551 followers):
  • 221 new followers; average monthly views: 51,451
  • Total interactions/engagement: 5,669
• Instagram Marketing (1,350 followers): 
  • 116 new followers; average monthly reach: 906 accounts
• General Communications
  • Average monthly website views: 12,308
  • Community Newsletter mentions: 10; Grinnell Herald-Register mentions: 4
  • Farmers Market Newsletter (13 issues): 1304 subscribers, with 45% open rate