Columbia Farmers Market
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Farmers Market
Location
Columbia, Missouri
familiesfood access programs (SNAP matching, WIC-FMNP/SFMNP vouchers, Produce Prescription)local producer-only shopping
Columbia Farmers Market welcomes shoppers to Columbia’s Agriculture Park at the MU Health Care Pavilion, with Saturday hours that shift between summer and winter schedules. During the early summer through early fall, the market also runs on Wednesdays in the late afternoon. The market is producer-only, emphasizing direct exchange of locally grown and produced items, and it supports food access through an Oasis booth where EBT/SNAP and other benefits are exchanged for tokens. Parking guidance is provided for multiple nearby lots and bike racks, and the market posts updates for tentative start and closing dates via its calendar and social channels. Shoppers can also use SNAP matching and other incentive programs to stretch benefits on eligible fresh foods.
At a Glance
ParkingParkingParking at Columbia’s Agriculture Park can be a challenge. Tips include reserving spots near the ARC entrance for ARC users, using parking lots at CPS Aslin building (enter from Worley) or West Middle School, and parking at the Shelter Insurance Claims Branch parking lot. On-street parking is available on many surrounding streets (south of Ash Street has more parking); cross West Ash Street with caution. Bike parking is available north and east of the MU Health Care Pavilion (use bike racks rather than light poles). Handicap parking is available south of the pavilion in the new park lot and east of the pavilion. A separate parking page also notes designated Farmers Market Parking areas near the market (shown on the map), West Middle School (entrance off of Clinkscales), and Aslin CPS Administration Building (off Worley Street) with a short gravel walking trail; it also advises not to park in the area designated for ARC customers.
Products
ProducePrepared FoodBaked GoodsDairyMeatEggsHoneyCraftsFlowersOrganic
Payment Methods
SNAP/EBTCredit CardsSFMNPDouble Up Food Bucks
Schedule
- Season: April – October
- Market Days: Saturday, Wednesday
Acceptable payment types include EBT/SNAP, checks, debit and credit cards at all markets; customers exchange credit/debit and EBT card swipes for tokens at the Oasis booth in the center of the market by the South Entrance. All vendors accept cash and CFM tokens. SNAP/WIC eligible families can match up to $35 every Saturday in market tokens (details provided in SNAP Matching Programs). The market prohibits non-service animals within market boundaries.
About This Market
Columbia Farmers Market provides a community space for growers, producers, and makers to support and expand sustainable mid-Missouri agriculture. The market operates on Saturdays in summer and winter and also offers Wednesday hours in the early summer through early fall, all at the MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park. It is a producer-only market where products must be grown, raised, or produced by the seller.
Market Hours
- saturday
- Summer April - October: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm; Winter November - March: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Closed the Saturdays after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.)
- wednesday
- May 27 - August 26: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (early summer - early fall)
Season
April – October
Hours
- saturday
- Summer April - October: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm; Winter November - March: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Closed the Saturdays after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.)
- wednesday
- May 27 - August 26: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (early summer - early fall)
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