Farmers Markets Near Me

October · Iowa

What's in season at Iowa farmers markets in October

Fall harvest peak. Apple cider donuts season. Backed by USDA data on 192 Iowa markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Iowa signature this month

Apples

Iowa is a top-15 apple state.

Peak this October

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

Apples pumpkins winter squash cider pears brussels sprouts cranberries (WI/MA)

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet potatoes cabbage leeks kale broccoli late tomatoes concord grapes

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes peppers eggplant sweet corn

← Last month

September in Iowa

Was peak: apples, tomatoes, pears, peppers…

Next month →

November in Iowa

Coming into peak: apples, winter squash, sweet potatoes, leeks…

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)
See all 192 Iowa markets →

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.