Hopkins Farmers Market

Power of Produce shapes the family angle at Hopkins Farmers Market, where the kids program gives ages 4 to 17 their own dollars to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, or food-bearing plants during the outdoor season. The market sets up in the Downtown Park lot at 16 9th Ave S, putting it right into downtown Hopkins rather than on the edge of town. That combination gives the market a clear identity: a Saturday produce stop with a defined place and a built-in way for children to shop alongside adults.

Why it matters locally

The Power of Produce Kids' Club is the strongest local signal here because it turns the market into a place where children make their own produce choices each week, not just tag along on errands. The program is free, runs during the outdoor market season, and lets participants ages 4 to 17 sign up at the Market Info Booth for a $2 token to use on fresh fruits, vegetables, or food-bearing plants.

That emphasis is reinforced by the market's partnership with Power of Produce and by its separate Kids' Club description, which frames the market as a place for hands-on food learning as well as shopping. The downtown setting also matters: the market is held in the Downtown Park lot, tying its weekly rhythm to central Hopkins rather than a detached event site.

What you'll find there

The clearest picture of the market mix comes from repeated mentions of fresh produce, flowers, and prepared-food extras rather than a long formal vendor roster. Expect a compact market where staple farm goods share space with a few ready-to-eat or specialty items.

• -One visitor noted fresh vegetables, fruit, and flowers at the market.
• -Another visitor highlighted fresh produce and bouquets of flowers.
• -A review also mentions homemade honey among the offerings.
• -The same review cites Wisconsin cheese at the market.
• -Fresh baked goods were also part of one visitor's stop.
• -A few food trucks were mentioned by a visitor.

The market also runs a seasonal kids program where ages 4 to 17 receive a $2 token for produce or food-bearing plants.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the detail most likely to change a Saturday market plan before you leave home. Parking is relatively straightforward: the market notes various parking spots, handicapped access in and around the market lot, and extensive parking in the ramp on 10th Ave. S. Accessibility information is specific rather than generic, with handicapped access called out both around the market lot and at nearby parking areas.

The market is located in the Downtown Park lot at 16 9th Ave S. If you're arriving with kids, the Market Info Booth is the place to sign up for the free Power of Produce Kids' Club during market days. Restrooms are not listed as an on-site amenity, so plan your stop accordingly.

Payments & SNAP

Hopkins Farmers Market accepts EBT and SNAP, along with Market Bucks and WIC FMNP coupons, and directs shoppers to the Information tent to receive benefits for use at the market. That makes the Info Booth an important first stop if you're planning to use food assistance benefits during your visit.