Grinnell Farmers Market

Overview

The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. 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 through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).

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
• 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.

Good News! We Accept SNAP

The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase: 

• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, fish, eggs and dairy products
• Honey and maple products
• Jams, jellies, pickles and sauces
• Baked goods
• Seeds and plants that produce food

SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.

The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.

Address & Contact

For more information, contact:

• Grinnell Chamber of Commerce
• (641) 236-6555