Farmers Markets Near Me

October · Minnesota

What's in season at Minnesota farmers markets in October

Final outdoor weeks. Markets close after first hard frost. Backed by USDA data on 439 Minnesota markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

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Minnesota signature this month

Wild rice (Ojibwe-harvested)

Hand-parched wild rice — state grain of Minnesota.

Apples (Honeycrisp, SweeTango, First Kiss)

Honeycrisp was developed at the University of Minnesota.

Peak this October

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

Wild rice (Ojibwe-harvested) Apples (Honeycrisp, SweeTango, First Kiss) pumpkins winter squash cider brussels sprouts cranberries

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet potatoes cabbage kale leeks beets parsnips mushrooms

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes peppers eggplant sweet corn

← Last month

September in Minnesota

Was peak: tomatoes (early), apples, sweet corn, peppers…

Next month →

November in Minnesota

Coming into peak: storage apples, winter squash, pumpkins, cranberries

Where to shop in Minnesota

Top Minnesota farmers markets

Kee Town & Country Centre's Farmers' Market

Kiester · 56051
5.0 (2)

Cloquet Farmers' Market

Cloquet · 55720
5.0 (1)

Cuyuna Range Farmers' Market

Crosby · 56441
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT

Embarrass Farmers' Market

Embarrass · 55732
5.0 (12)

Mesabi East Environmental Education Center (ME3C) Farmers' Market

Aurora · 55705
5.0 (3)

Ada Farmers' Market

Ada · 56510
5.0 (10)

Bagley Area Farmers' Market

Bagley · 56601
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT

Bemidji Area Farmers' Market

Bemidji · 56601
5.0 (5)
SNAP / EBT WIC
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Seasonal data is generalized to upper north & alaska. 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.