Farmers Markets Near Me

October · Wisconsin

What's in season at Wisconsin farmers markets in October

Final outdoor weeks. Markets close after first hard frost. Backed by USDA data on 231 Wisconsin markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

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Wisconsin signature this month

Cheese (artisan cheddar, cheese curds)

WI is the #1 cheese state — fresh squeaky cheese curds are a Saturday-market institution.

Cranberries

WI is the #1 cranberry state — produces ~60% of the US crop.

Wild rice (Ojibwe-harvested)

Hand-harvested manoomin from northern WI lakes.

Peak this October

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

Cheese (artisan cheddar, cheese curds) Cranberries Wild rice (Ojibwe-harvested) apples pumpkins winter squash cider brussels sprouts

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 Wisconsin

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

Next month →

November in Wisconsin

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

Where to shop in Wisconsin

Top Wisconsin farmers markets

Monroe Farmers Market

Monroe · 53566
5.0 (2)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

General Store Market

Barron · 54812
4.9 (87)
Organic

Kenosha Public Market

Kenosha
4.7 (110)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC Indoor

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market

Milwaukee · 53215
4.7 (262)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Northside Farmers' Market

Madison · 53704
4.7 (141)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Kenosha Public Market

Kenosha · 53140
4.7 (110)
Organic WIC

Marinette Artisan & Farm Market

Marinette · 54143
4.7 (148)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Kenosha Public Market - Summer Outdoor

Kenosha · 53140
4.7 (110)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC
See all 231 Wisconsin markets →

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.