Oshkosh Farmers Market - Winter

Discover Oshkosh appears among the organizations thanked by the Oshkosh Farmers Market, a fitting anchor for a winter market that shifts indoors and keeps the season going in Oshkosh after the outdoor setup is done. This market runs from mid-November into April on select Saturdays, with winter dates hosted at either the Oshkosh Arena or the Oshkosh Convention Center. The winter format also stays sizable, with a 50-vendor claim and a regular Saturday morning window from 9am to 12:30pm. For shoppers who want an indoor cold-weather market rather than a break until spring, that combination is the defining draw.

Why it matters locally

The winter market is tied directly to Oshkosh organizations and venues, with the Oshkosh Arena and Oshkosh Convention Center both hosting the season’s Saturday dates. The market also names local civic and downtown partners including Downtown Oshkosh, the City of Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Police Department, and the Oshkosh Fire Department. That local network shows up in the market’s winter calendar too, which includes named seasonal days such as Opening Day on Nov. 15, Deer Widows Weekend on Nov. 22, and an Easter Market & Spring Bazaar on April 4. Even in winter, the market is presented as an organized Oshkosh event series rather than a one-off indoor sale.

What you'll find there

Winter here is defined more by the market’s indoor schedule and rotating themed dates than by a published vendor roster. The market materials emphasize when and where shoppers will find the market, along with special-event Saturdays spread across the season.

• -Catch Opening Day on Nov. 15 at the Oshkosh Arena as the start of the winter season.
• -Browse Deer Widows Weekend on Nov. 22 at the Oshkosh Convention Center.
• -Look for the Holiday Market & Bazaar and Big Holiday Bag Giveaway on Dec. 13, sponsored by 4Imprint.
• -Find the Dec. 20 Holiday Market & Bazaar at the Oshkosh Arena, with Santa at the market that day.
• -Shop the After Christmas Sale on Jan. 3 at the Oshkosh Convention Center.
• -Watch for Kids Day at the Market on Feb. 7 at the Oshkosh Arena.
• -Plan around the Easter Market & Spring Bazaar on April 4 at the Oshkosh Arena.

The winter season also lists a WRAP Art Show & Competition as part of market programming.

Know before you go

The biggest planning detail is that the Winter Market uses two different host sites: the Oshkosh Arena at 1212 S. Main St. and the Oshkosh Convention Center at 2 N. Main St. The market also states that winter dates are held on select Saturdays, so the day is consistent but the specific date and location vary across the season. One date in the posted winter information was cancelled on Feb. 21, and the March 14 market was scheduled to close at 12pm to accommodate another event. On-site rules are limited but clear on one point: dogs are not allowed. Restrooms are marked unavailable in the visitor details for this listing.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Oshkosh Farmers Market, with Wisconsin Quest Cards specifically named in the market’s EBT/SNAP information. WIC is also named in the market’s payment information. The visitor details indicate that payment methods are presented clearly, which helps if you are planning purchases across multiple vendors.