Ashland Area Farmers Market

The Ashland Area Farmers Market operates as a public event sponsored by the City of Ashland, a civic tie that places the weekly market squarely in downtown Ashland life. Set on the 600 block of Main St. West directly across from Ashland City Hall, it brings local farmers and local craft vendors from Ashland and Bayfield Counties into one Saturday stop. That combination gives the market a distinctly local shape: produce and farm goods alongside handmade work, all in a central block with easy downtown parking nearby.

Why it matters locally

The market explicitly welcomes local farmers and local craft vendors from Ashland and Bayfield Counties, so its vendor mix is tied to the two-county area rather than a broad, anonymous roster. City of Ashland sponsorship also makes the market a public event, linking it to the city’s civic core instead of a private venue.

That local emphasis shows up in the setting as well. The market runs on the 600 block of Main St. West, directly across from Ashland City Hall, which puts weekly shopping in a visible downtown location. For shoppers, that means the market is not separate from town errands; Main Street parking, nearby side streets, and the City Hall Parking Lot are all part of the visit.

What you'll find there

The vendor roster leans broad rather than narrow, with farms, bakers, beekeepers, greenhouse growers, prepared-goods makers, wellness vendors, and jewelry and design sellers all listed for the season. That makes this market a place to browse across food, plants, body care, and handmade items in one pass.

• -Find mushrooms from Mushrooms.
• -Shop Reach Aki Mashkiki.
• -See Wildlands Physical Therapy at the market.
• -Pick up goods from Keystone Koppers Farm.
• -Browse Luci Dawn Design, LLC..
• -Look for body-care items from Jordan Essentials.
• -Bring home preserves from Grandma Jam.
• -Stop by Pinestick Acres.
• -Watch for Athena Smith.
• -Choose baked goods from Kneaded Dough Bakery.
• -Taste honey from Marengo Meadow Bees.
• -Compare offerings from Ma & Pa's Bees.
• -Pick up maple products from Wallners Sugarbush.
• -Browse handmade pieces from Easy Breezy Jewelry.
• -See what North Craftfarm is bringing.
• -Add canned goods from WindowLicker Cannery.
• -Shop farm goods from Sky Bark Bay Farm.
• -Look for plants or garden items from Touch of Heavens Gardens.
• -Find greenhouse-grown items from Country Blossom Greenhouse.
• -Browse Lake Superior Jewelry Designs by Patti.
• -Check in with North Country Trail Through Dirt Farm.

The market’s weekly Saturday run from May 16 through Oct. 10 defines the season’s main rhythm.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, a rule that may change plans for anyone who usually brings a pet along on weekend errands. Parking is straightforward: customers can use Main Street, nearby side streets, and the City Hall Parking Lot. The market sits directly across from Ashland City Hall on the 600 block of Main St. West, which makes it easier to orient yourself once you arrive downtown.

Restrooms are not available on site. If you are mapping the stop into a larger Saturday morning, the market runs in a single weekly window rather than multiple market days.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Ashland Area Farmers Market, an important option for shoppers planning to use food assistance benefits. The market also indicates that payment methods are clearly communicated, which helps set expectations before you buy from individual vendors.