The Lexington Farmers' Market - Winter

The Farmers’ Market Radio Report is one of the named sponsors tied to the Lexington Farmers’ Market, a useful clue that this winter market stays connected to the wider local food conversation even in the colder months. In Lexington, the winter market runs from November through March on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. The market is set at 398 South Broadway, with the winter season described as especially dynamic and festive in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. For shoppers who want to keep buying from Kentucky growers after the main outdoor season shifts, this is the cold-weather branch of a larger Lexington market network.

Why it matters locally

The Lexington Farmers’ Market states its mission in practical terms: provide a living wage for farmers, sustain farms and farmland, give Lexington access to fresh, high-quality, accessible agricultural products, and stimulate the local economy. That mission is backed by a member-owned not-for-profit cooperative structure, with a board composed of farmers active in the cooperative and elected by their peers.

Local partnerships also shape how the market works in Lexington. The market lists the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, Fayette County Parks & Recreation, and The Ouita Michel Family of Restaurants among its community partnerships. It also notes work with the Fayette County Health Department to better reach people at risk of food insecurity.

What you'll find there

The winter lineup leans toward pantry staples, greenhouse or storage-friendly produce, flowers, herbs, and prepared flavor builders rather than peak-summer volume. Even within this shorter-season market, the vendor roster points to a mix that can cover coffee, cooking ingredients, bouquets, and farm produce from several Kentucky growing areas.

• -Sip coffee roasted by 4th Level Roasters.
• -Find medicinal and culinary herbs from Among the Oaks Herb Farm in the Red River Gorge.
• -Pick up microgreens and small batch seasonings from ArMi Farms.
• -Browse pre-made bouquets, custom bouquets, and party buckets from Bellaire Blooms in Waddy.
• -Cook with gourmet garlic and vegetables from Blue Moon Farm, along with garlic scapes pesto and garlic powder.
• -Add heat with hot sauces from Bold Badger Sauces.
• -Shop Briary Creek Farm for vegetables including tomatoes, watermelons, and sweet corn, grown on a family farm in Eubank.

The market FAQ also points shoppers to a Kentucky produce availability guide because crop timing changes through the year, and it notes that staff may not know every item that will be for sale each week.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the clearest visit rules to plan around. Parking is relatively straightforward on Saturdays: metered street parking administered by LexPark is free, and discounted parking with validation is available in the Victorian Square Parking Garage on Short Street.

The market also offers an on-site personal tele-shopping option for customers who cannot wear a mask, with a staff member providing a video tour and serving as a masked intermediary for purchases. Restrooms are not available on site. For direct questions, the market lists manager Josh England and provides both a phone number and email contact.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the winter market. The market also frames accessibility as part of its mission, aiming to provide Lexington with accessible agricultural products. Combined with its stated work to reach people at risk of food insecurity through the Fayette County Health Department, that gives the payment setup clear local purpose.