If you're looking for a farmers market with a variety of offerings, this is the place. You'll find everything from fresh produce and cooked food to oils, seasonings, prepared foods, coffee, fresh juice, and so much more. The market is open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. I recommend arriving no later than 9:00 a.m. if you want plenty of time to browse and enjoy everything it has to offer. Many of the vendors offer free samples, giving you the chance to try products before you buy them. If you enjoy visiting farmers markets, this is one you definitely don't want to miss. Another feature that some shoppers will appreciate is the no pets policy. While many people love bringing their pets along, not having them in the market makes it easier to browse the vendors, navigate the crowds, and enjoy the overall shopping experience. read more

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Great place to walk around and to buy some locally grown produce or fresh made food. I may be biased, but it was really cool to see a booth with Polish cuisine. Certainly going back in the future. read more

The Carmel Farmer's Market is like no other. At the foot of the Palladium, surrounded by exquisite urns of lust flowers, gather Indiana's finest culinary artists and agrarians. The Market screens it's vendors to ensure that healthy food is properly prepared. There were lines for specialty breads early before the Market opened. A vendor from Muncie was selling exquisite mushrooms. A fellow from Atlanta, Indiana was selling noodles made from his grandmother's 100 year old recipe. You could buy freshly prepared crepes, fresh pies and amazingly beautiful fruits and vegetables and much more. Vendors are friendly. In the center of the pop-ups, was live music, which was quite good. Tables were available for patrons to sit and listen, socialize and enjoy their purchases. Little kids were dancing to the music. Prices are on the high side, but you are getting the best Indiana has to offer. I bought award winning bbq sauce, Dad's sweet corn (of course) and a kit to grow mushrooms. (Now I'm wondering what is in that $12 mushroom kit?) we paid cash, but I think many will take electronic payments. Parking is a challenge. I think most people park along the Monon Trail and walk in, that's what we did. Dogs are not allowed, so leave Fido at home. I saw some people with wagons to carry their purchases. read more

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I love the Carmel Farmers Market. I used to live right at the Residences so I used to go every weekend. The vendors are all so kind and friendly. The market is nice because it allows you to buy from small and local businesses. There is so many fresh vegetables and fruits available. They also offer food and flowers and many other goodies. I definitely recommend checking out. The winter market is also great! read more

I'll start by saying I'm not the biggest Farmers Market fan but I was truly impressed by the Carmel Farmer's Market. My beautiful wife has been coming to it for around 2 decades but this was my first time. Ample free parking right by the Marketplace, many long time vendors ( per my BW), good , fresh & interesting products made for a great experience for apparently thousands today including myself. Great experience! read more

The Carmel Farmers Market is the highlight of my Saturday mornings from May through October. I'm a fan! A few of my favorite vendors: - Guacamole and More - the fresh mangoes with tajin are a MUST! - American Dream Nut Butter - I've been a fan of these gourmet almond/peanut/cashew butters, and I'm excited they're a new vendor at CFM in 2022! - My Dad's Sweet Corn - when the corn comes in July, make a beeline for fresh corn. The line can be long, but it moves fast - and is worth any wait. Pro tip: bring cash ($10 for a dozen) and a durable bag (or rolling cart) to carry the corn. - Van Antwerps - my go-to for fresh veggies and fruits - Aahaa Chai - for loose leaf tea and ready-to-drink iced tea - Groomsville Popcorn - they pop it fresh on-site, and the smell is as amazing as you'd think. I discover a new vendor each season (and really, each Saturday) that I go. Heads up that the market is very popular and can get busy, so go early (like, before 9AM) if you want to beat the crowds. read more

Went by here again for the first time this year this morning and had a great time and enjoyed the music and beautiful setting. Good fresh local produce is starting to come in as well. read more

Such a great time! I took my two littles and they have so much fun. The spot is popular so lines do get long but the products are amazing. The apple cider donuts are in season as well as the gallon of apple cider for purchase. Several spots offer hot food and drinks. We also enjoyed the live music. read more

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We like Saturday morning walks on the Monon Trail with a pass through the Carmel Farmer's Market. There a lot more vendors here this year than years past. They open at 8am and it gets crowded as the morning progresses. One of our favorite vendor stops is St. Athanasius. They sell a variety of homemade baked goods. We love their biscotti. If you get there early, you can buy a 6 piece variety pack. If they are out of that, you can't go wrong with the Almond Biscotti. Their biscotti is not overly hard like some. We like that ... easier on the teeth and still great for dunking in coffee! Another favorite is We Guac Your World. Both their guacamole and salsa is great! It's made fresh and lasts well in the frig. It's become a staple item in our household. Even if you don't make any purchases, it's fun to stroll the Market, look at the vendors, people watch and listen to the live music. The Market is open every Saturday, 8am to 11:30am, from May through September. read more

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This is a fantastic farmers market. Admittedly, I should put some more effort into biking here - it'd be a 24 mile loop from downtown Indy but the location along the Monon Trail makes it easy peasy. The Carmel Farmers Market is conveniently located near the Arts & Design district and directly between the Palladium and Civic Theatre in Carmel. This central location makes it easy to make a full morning of your visit by popping in to the neighboring businesses. Parking is always fairly easy at this market and during non-Covid days, you can usually find music/entertainment. During this time, masks are strongly suggested, vendors are spaced out more than normal and traffic is being directed one way in each aisle. A few of my favorite vendors include X'Chocol'art, Tulip Tree Creamery, 3 in 1 pupusas and Circle City Sweets to name a few. You can always find plenty of produce, flowers and meat options here as well. read more

Really excited that the Farmer's Market is open for the season. This is a great location, with street parking and parking garage nearby. There are many breakfast and pastry options available, so you can grab a snack or a meal and then get on with the business of shopping. This market has so much variety! Plants for your garden, fresh vegetables, a variety of mushrooms, honey, jams and jellies, flowers, ciders, wine, local beer, and too many other items to mention. I was extremely pleased when I saw my favorite vendors: a farmer from Seymour who was selling garden vegetable plants. I purchased all of my garden plants from him last year and my garden was very prolific. He offers varieties of tomatoes that I haven't seen at any garden center or nursery, and they were all wonderful. So I purchased all of my garden plants here again. One of my favorite venders is Pots & Pans. They always have a good assortment of fruit pies and savory hand pies. Today they had rhubarb pies, one of my favorites. This is always a fun atmosphere. Just remember, no dogs allowed so you have to leave your pup at home. read more

The best way to spend your Saturday morning! This farmer's market is one you won't want to miss. They have coffee and breakfast stands to enjoy breakfast in the sun while you're shopping, and some of the best farms around. I always end up coming home with more than I planned because there are so many good finds. Be sure to talk with the stand owner about any questions you have. They have great recipe recommendations! Everything I got today (pictured) Paloma Cocktail Mix - $15 Kale -$4 Zucchini - $1 each Tomato - $4.99 per lb Peas - $4 Flowers - $15 Summer flower honey Bees wax chapstick - $4.75 Small honey gift jar - $6.75 read more

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This is one of the busiest farmers markets that I have ever visited. It is in a small area and booths are very close together making it hard to see everything. We got there within the first hour of the market and some places had already sold out of things. It also felt that many things were overpriced for what you are getting. The lines are so long for some places! If you don't mind weaving in and out of a people and really having to look for good items then this is a good farmers market to visit. It was fun for a one time visit but there are many other markets in the area that I would choose over this one. read more

I'm updating my review to add a star. I visited the Carmel farmers market in mid-summer like I said I was going to four years ago in my previous review, and yeah, it's a lot more active and robust during mid summer. That's when a lot of fruits and vegetables come into season in this area, so I guess that makes sense. Dad's Sweet Corn was super busy when I visited. This is corn country, and we're in the middle of a hot summer, so the corn be poppin' right now. I grabbed a five-pound bag of corn myself. You can't not eat corn in Indiana in the summer. I also got some purple and green beans from some engineers that own a farm. I can't wait to try them! My favorite part about a farmers market is the produce, so I limited myself to buying from the farmers this time. But I saw lots of fresh cheese I wanted to taste, as well as tamales and donuts and baked goods and guacamole. Lots of local artisan-made food was represented here. read more

This Market has undergone an amazing transformation. There are now 58 vendors scheduled to be at this market starting October 19, 2024. It's located steps north from the summer market at 611 3rd Ave, SW. Hours are 9-12. I absolutely lover this market and love to recommend it to my friends. Last year the market moved to this new location. The parking is paved and plentiful. The inside provides plenty of room but can feel crowded during peak hours. Arepas, egg rolls, hot donuts, egg sandwiches and biscuits and gravy are available for breakfast or snacks. I enjoy them all and rotate each week. Most of the vendors are from the summer market, but I hear that there will be six new vendors this winter including soup, candied nuts, hot mini donuts, fresh milk, bagels and additional produce. Everything is Indiana grown or produced by small business owners. This market truly represents the term, "Shop Local", something I strongly support. The volunteers and vendors are friendly and helpful. There are so many good choices, I don't know where to begin. The produce is greatly improved and it's interesting to see the transition to winter veggies, like carrots and Brussel sprouts. The selection of products seems amazing for a winter market. It would take me too long to list them all. I like the convenience of freezer meals for winter and there are several vendors who sell those. The comfort food vendors tend to stand out to me in the winter. If you are looking for the freshest food Indiana has to offer, visit this market this fall and winter. You will not be disappointed and will probably be able to complete some of your holiday shopping with unique food gifts. I've given candy, syrup, honey and even charcuterie boards. Fresh holiday wreaths and decorative greens are usually available starting in late November. They make nice gifts, too. When I shop here, it feels like comfort food and family! read more

My favorite thing about summer in Carmel is the farmers market. They have such an area of goods - food and produce. If you haven't tried the Papusas from the 3in1 restaurant - you haven't lived. They are life changing. So so delicious. I also love that they have live music playing. It is such a vibe. read more

The market is finally open for the season this May and I can already tell that I'm going to be spending a lot of time out here on Saturday mornings. It's centrally located right in the middle of the Carmel City Center. They have everything you need here from Kombucha, to fresh mushrooms, to Chai Tea, waffles, and fresh farm meats. It's really a great way to spend a Saturday morning and I love bringing people here from out of town. My go to is the masala chai booth followed by bread at Circle City. read more

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Pupusas, fresh smoothies made-to-order, hot waffles, custom eggs served on newspaper, fresh bouquets, homemade pies, fruit and veggies galore, live music, and cookies as big as your head. Cool bizs to check out: - 3 in 1: pupusas (think an El Salvadoran pancake with cheese, meat and/or beans baked in it- so delicious) - Walking Waffle: hot, steamy waffles with chunks of sugar cane pressed into them - snag one to snack on as you walk around - Scholar's Inn Bakery: fresh, baked goods galore: snickerdoodle cookies, breads (the Asiago is my favorite), brownies, cinnamon rolls and more - Circle City Kombucha: try the Concord grape. It's amazing. Enough said. You'll have a blast. I promise. Snag a sunflower on your way out to cheer up your home. Oh! And leftover food is donated to the Carmel United Methodist food pantry which is cool too. read more

Finally made it and oh was it worth it!! All of the vendors we encountered were wonderful! We being me and my Mommy. Everyone was excited about their product, happy to answer questions, and made the overall experience heart warming. You can't get that at your local grocery store, well I haven't experienced it. Where else can you get Peach Cinnamon or Banana Foster jam/jelly, a monster of an eggplant for $1, or Krab Butter!! Yes, you read that right, Krab Butter. Arepas, pupusas, ribs, Crêpes, cookies, pies..oh my. There's gladiolas, mums, homemade spice mixes, wine, nitro cold brew..something for everyone. The live music was also a nice bonus. I've been to a few farmers markets around Indy and this one was my favorite. The location has ample parking, some seating at tables or on the steps, a variety of vendors, and an overall welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend you go before the season is over, last Saturday in September. Note: No pets allowed. I'm a dog lover but love this policy. The crowds can be overwhelming for some animals and the heat can be rough on their paws; lots of concrete paths. read more

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This is a great farmer's market that has everything you could need! From breakfast to dinner, they have it all! Try to get there early, as it can be crowded, but it is great! If you're willing to wait, The Walking Waffle has an awesome waffle! read more

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Nothing beats the farmers market here locally. I love that I can grab any type of breakfast here to start my morning. Follow that up with my shopping for fresh tomatoes or sweet corn. Cookies. Popcorn. Listen to some music. It's always a great event and shopping. read more

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We love visiting the Carmel Farmers Market. They have a wide selection of Indiana grown veggies, sweet corn, hot peppers, etc. This visit I purchased Ghost Peppers, Chocolate Bhutlah Peppers, and Habanero Peppers. Every year I purchase a large quantity of them to make sauces, dry rubs, and other fun concoctions. read more

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On Saturday mornings, this is the best place to find fresh foods. The event is well organized. Parking is very convenient and it is sitting right on The Monon. My recommendation is to get there early. My favorites are: - Groomsville Popcorn - The Live Project (Fresh Pressed Juice) - Rosie's Riblets (Soulfood) You can eat, exercise and enjoy the entertainment while shopping at this farmers market. read more

Carmel Farmers Market Standouts: (01) There are two nearby parking garages, which is much easier than driving around and around for parking. If you'd rather take your bike, then you'll appreciate that the Carmel Farmers Market is right off of the Monon Trail. (02) The vendors have breakfast options galore, whether you want a pastry from Circle City Sweets, a breakfast papusa from 3-in-1, a hand pie from Pots and Pans, or--I'm very excited to say this--an AREPA from the arepa stand. Wash your breakfast down with coffee from Indie Coffee Roaster or 'booch from Circle City Kombucha. (03) The Carmel Farmers Market has a no pet policy, so leave your pooch at home. (04) If you want to hang out or not have to balance your goodies while you eat, there are lots of seating options, from tables and chairs to nearby steps. read more

We were going for a walk on a Saturday morning, why not couple that with some breakfast from the market and some fresh produce? Sure it's a bit crowded, but for good reason. There are some delicious stalls of local produce. I got some delicious eggplant, zucchini, peppers. Coupled with some tomatoes I had at home made a delicious ratatouille. While we were there had some shaken lemonade, walking waffle, pupusa.. we've also had some bbq and egg rolls there. Not gonna lie, it's really easy to just walk around and spend some cash on all the delicious treats. But it's nice knowing that it's going to Local area businesses. read more

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I heard about the winter farmers market and decided to check it out and was so glad I did. They had so many great items I was running out of hands to hold my stuff. First there was a farm selling their bison meat. I love bison and it is much leaner than ground beef. The Circle City Kombucha was also there with samples so I was able to get a 4 pack and they had their new protein drink version to try and buy. I also found a great seller of all kinds of meats. I got some great bacon, pork belly, and fresh eggs. There are even several options to get a meal I saw a few BBQ options that looked pretty good. I was able to pick up some Amazing Hazels seasoning too. Finally there was a great option for Indianapolis brewed hard cider that tasted amazing and last i stopped by to get some amazing chocolate from Xcholot Art. It was really great and looked unique too. read more

I have been to several farmers markets and I will say that this was my least favorite that I have ever been too. And I have a couple reasons why but the biggest reason by far for me wasn't even any of the vendors fault. The other people (the customers) at the market were so incredibly rude. If it was just one or 2 people I wouldn't be giving this this score, I mean the vast majority of the people at the market were just so rude. I was pushing a stroller with my son in it and the amount of dirty looks or huffing and puffing that I wasn't going fast enough for the people behind me who would then go around and then stop right in front of me was ridiculous. It just made me never want to go back there. Then to top it off I started looking at some of the prices for things and they were just outrageously priced. And I am more than willing to pay a little bit more for farmers market ingredients and such but I'm talking like x3 what I would spend at a grocery store. It's like the vendors marked their stuff up because they were in Carmel. Definitely was not worth the hassle of finding a parking spot and dealing all the people in my opinion. read more

I love the farmers market! There are so many vendors and it's very well organized. Parking is decently convenient in the public parking garage and surrounding areas. All free. There are sunflowers, fresh meat, corn, kombucha and so many more vendors. Sometimes even live music. I am a big supporter of buying local honey. The eagle creek honey stand has more bee products than you can imagine. The man who works there is a beekeeper and can tell you just about anything you want to know down to where the bees live that make the honey. Another one of my favorite vendors is the Catholic Church that sells pierogi and other polish food. read more

My absolutely favorite farmers market! Definitely recommend pots and pans savory pies, Becker family farms, indie coffee roasters, and the walking waffle company. read more

This past weekend was my first time at the Carmel Farmers Market, and it's exactly what you'd think from a Carmel Farmers Market. What do I mean by that? - Free donuts were given to all of the guests and vendors; - Each booth is labeled very well with signage; - The beautiful Palladium is the backdrop; - Live music with recent pop covers; - Chairs and tables to enjoy your purchases in the grassy area; - Free parking in the garage next door. My reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the general lack of that farmers feeling that I get from other farmers markets around central Indiana. It lacked that special feeling and felt more transactional to me. There were vendors all the way up from the South Bend area so it's definitely worth the drive for many. Definitely worth it if you're in the area, and it's a great market to get your local goodies, but just lacks that feeling of community, for me, at least. read more

Carmel Farmer's market has a great selection of vendors offering their weekly staples. @circlekombucha is my regular stop and today I indulged in an Arepa from @arepasindy (egg & cheese specifically & Peach Blossom Kombucha) read more

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One of my favorite summer traditions! I love walking around to see what all of the vendors have to offer for the week. They have changed the layout a little and turned the vendors on the inside of the loop to face the opposite direction for the 2020 season to help with social distancing. They have tons of volunteers there to help you find what you need. All ready to eat foods are taken to go for right now and non are to be eaten onsite. I love going right when they open for the smallest crowds. Some of my favorites there include yummy egg rolls from Vietnamese Eggroll Bar, much needed caffeine fix from Indie Coffee Roasters, chicken salad from Happy Everything, honey from Eagle Creek Apiary, and getting my peony fix from Bizarre Blooms to just name a few. All of the vendors there are amazing. Definitely worth getting up early for on a Saturday. read more

I came here every weekend to enjoy the summer weather and great food/ treats! I always come back for the chai from Aahaa Chai. I like to buy a gallon so I can make chai at home with some milk and sometimes a dash into my pancake mix for a little flavor. This market is great to just enjoy all the vendors, the weather and great company. The summer market is pretty busy so go early to beat long lines and before food sells out. The winter market has a smaller selection of vendors but still a great stop for baked goods, fresh produce, and chai! read more

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I love going to the Carmel farmers market. While the biggest draw seems to be concession style foods, drinks, coffees and smoothies there are quite a bit of fresh meats and produce as well. It's nice to go especially on a day like today when the weather is beautiful and also a way to support local farmers and businesses. I do wish they held longer hours than 8-1130am I think if they went to 2 or 3 it would be better since it's only a one day per week event. They will soon switch over to the winter market which I have never been big we plan to change that this year. We got some fresh popped kettle corn which is delicious, we bought a few bottles of wine, of course we got a dozen ears of corn. And we got to many fresh veggies to name them all. Lots of fresh flowers, honey , and locally raised meats. They got live music playing. Free parking in the garage with elevators. Definitely bring cash because not all vendors accept credit cards. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. There is no doubt I will be back week after week! There are a lot of farmers markets that are closer to where I live, but this one is worth the drive. There is free parking close by, on-site bathrooms, and a very navigable set up and location. The market itself is nothing less than phenomenal. There is everything you could want from a farmers market, and more! And even better, the vendors are so incredibly kind and want to engage you with their product without being pushy! You can go to the farmers market for a GREAT breakfast/bite to eat and enjoy your morning cup of coffee, all before you do your grocery shopping for the week! There are an extraordinary amount of vendors who sell everything from fresh produce, fresh baked goods, honey, spices, etc. The Carmel Farmers Market also has great live music and activities for kids! Overall, it is a great place to hang out, grab a bite to eat, and grab your weekly groceries, all while supporting local business! read more

This Market is so well organized and has a great variety of produce, drinks, and food! The vendors are very kind and have great knowledge about their products. Best of all, it is very well organized and easy to find. There is ample parking available in the garage next door and it's right next to the Monon, so you can finish your morning jog and get your shopping done right away. All vendors are clearly marked with signage provided by the Market and they have contests and live music. Important note: this Market closes at 11:30 a.m., not 12:00. And they are NOT PLAYING on the closing time. read more

Favorite Saturday tradition in summer! Will walk 30 minutes on the Monon to burn off the waffle. My go to is the walking waffle, cold brew from Indie Coffee Roasters, and a sausage and egg biscuit! This is the best part of Carmel. If you haven't been you must go now! read more

Live music, fresh produce, delicious walk around food! This market is great! They set up bar height tables near the bandshell area. There is a good mix of fresh fruit and veggie stalls, plus sweet treats and breakfast food! There's a great restaurant booth with papusa , breakfast with eggs or chorizo sausage. There's also a great sausage and biscuit place. And plenty of organic and fresh produce. It's fun to walk around and to also hear the band. read more

DOG OWNERS STAY AWAY! TWO THUMBS DOWN AND NEGATIVE STARS IF IT WERE AN OPTION. We have enjoyed the Fishers & Noblesville Farmer's Markets for years. Both have a great offering of vendors and open spaces to enjoy a nice day out supporting your community. Since we now live in Carmel, we wanted to support our local farmers market. On 05/29/2021 we made our way to City Center and parked in the Tarkington Building parking garage. Once parked, we made our way on foot towards the area where the market is staged, however well before we even got close we were approached by an employee/worker for the farmers market who turned us away and said we could not enter because we had our two dogs with us, on leash. MIND BLOWN. Why would you not be allowed to bring your dog with you to an outdoor farmers market? The employee did offer that one of us could stay with the dogs outside the market, while the other went in to shop..... I told her not to worry, and that we would go spend our time & money at the Fishers Market instead. Now, both markets are essentially the same for the most part it seems when it comes to vendors, so it was nice knowing we could go to Fisher's, with our dogs, and support the local businesses & vendors still. We now know that we will never waste our time even thinking about the Carmel market when we can get most of the same things from Fishers, with more open space, and WITH OUR DOGS, which is the absolute best part of the Fisher's Farmers Market with all of the friendly dog owners and their pets! If you are like us, our decisions on where to spend our time are made entirely on places that will also welcome our 4-leg family members as well! read more

Is it Saturday yet??! I hate on Carmel a lot but hating on the Carmel Farmer's Market would be stupid. This particular farmer's market is fun, extremely well laid out, has tons of vendors (including actual farmers!), and is affordable. In fact, I believe the produce prices here are cheaper than at Broad Ripple Farmer's Market, probably because there's so many produce vendors at this venue. Supply and Demand, yo. You can jump off the Monon Trail, give your bike to the youth group to babysit, and pick it up when you're done shopping. Fantastic concept. Wild flowers, salsa, local honey, BBQ pork, peaches, plums, berries, kale, chard, corn on the cob, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, Circle City Sweets (get the almond croissant and thank me later), knife sharpening, coffee, Nicole Taylor's pasta, beef jerky, wine, carmel corn, caterers... I lost count trying to keep track of the number of farms here. Becker Farms, Mulberry Creek Farm, Phelps Family Farm, Daily Farms... plus maybe 10 more? Full list of vendors: http://carmelfarmersmarket.com/vendors-new-2 Fantastic! read more