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August · Iowa

What's in season at Iowa farmers markets in August

Peak market month. Tomato + corn + peach trinity at every stand. Backed by USDA data on 192 Iowa markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Iowa signature this month

Sweet corn

Iowa sweet corn — the regional definition of summer.

Peak this August

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Sweet corn tomatoes peaches blueberries peppers eggplant cucumbers melons basil

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

raspberries blackberries plums green beans cabbage first apples shell beans

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

cherries snap peas

← Last month

July in Iowa

Was peak: blueberries, cherries, sweet corn, cucumbers…

Next month →

September in Iowa

Coming into peak: apples, tomatoes, pears, peppers…

Where to shop in Iowa

Top Iowa farmers markets

Albion Farmers Market

Albion · 50005
5.0 (20)

Amana Farmers Market

Amana · 52203
5.0 (5)

Charles City Area Farmers' Market

Charles City · 50616
5.0 (1)

Cherokee Area Farmers' Market

Cherokee · 51012
5.0 (2)

Huxley Farmers Market

Huxley · 50124
5.0 (5)

Indianola Farmers Market

Indianola · 50125
5.0 (3)

Keota Farmers Market

Keota · 52248
5.0 (4)

Muscatine Area Farmers Market

Downtown Muscatine Tuesdays- Muscatine Mall Parking Lot Muscatine · 52761
5.0 (6)
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Seasonal data is generalized to midwest & northeast. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.