South Side Farmers Market

South Side Farmers Market is operated by Allen County Ag. Producers, Inc., tying this Fort Wayne market directly to a local nonprofit steward rather than a seasonal pop-up operation. At 3300 Warsaw St., the market carries a long documented presence on the city’s south side, serving Fort Wayne and surrounding areas since 1926. That long run matters here because the market’s identity is rooted in one site and one continuing organization, with Saturday trade shaped around a place residents have returned to across generations. Erick Figueroa is listed as the current market master, giving visitors a named point of leadership on the grounds today.

Why it matters locally

Serving Fort Wayne and surrounding areas since 1926 gives South Side Farmers Market an unusually durable local footprint, and that history is attached to a specific south-side property rather than a loosely defined tradition. In 1926, the Allen County Producers Association oversaw the South Side Market, showing that producer-led organization has been part of the market’s structure from its early years. The site’s story also runs through Henry Voight and Maude Voight, who owned the property enclosed by Warsaw, Dalman, Oxford, and Monroe streets when directors sought land for an indoor market. In 1986, Mayor Win Moses declared the market a historic site, adding civic recognition to a market already carrying decades of use and memory in Fort Wayne.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, a rule likely to shape plans before you head to Warsaw Street with family, friends, or a pet in tow. The market runs on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm during its April-to-December season, so this is a once-a-week stop rather than a multi-day shopping option. Visitors will find plenty of free parking, which makes arrival simpler if you are driving in from elsewhere in Fort Wayne or nearby communities. Restrooms are not available on site, another practical detail worth planning around before a longer visit. South Side Farmers Market also states payment methods clearly, which helps set expectations at purchase time even without listing one universal payment type for every seller. The market cites a 100-vendor claim, pointing to a sizable Saturday setup on this long-running property. For direct questions, Erick Figueroa is the market manager and the listed phone number is 1-260-310-9499.