Platteville Farmers Market - Summer

FoodShare is part of the weekly rhythm at Platteville Farmers Market - Summer, where the market participates in the program and many vendors accept SNAP alongside other nutrition benefits. The summer market runs outdoors at City Park in Platteville from May through October, giving Saturday mornings a fixed place and season on the calendar. This market has been part of Platteville since 1980 and has operated in City Park since 2004, tying the current setup to a long local run rather than a short seasonal pop-up.

Why it matters locally

Since 1980, the Platteville Farmer’s Market has offered a direct-sales outlet in town, and the move to City Park in 2004 established the current outdoor home for the summer season. The market describes its role as a place for vendors to sell directly to their community, try product ideas, and get feedback, which makes it both a shopping stop and a working sales channel for growers and makers.

Its local footprint also shows up in the nutrition partnerships. The market participates in FoodShare, and many vendors accept SNAP, WIC, Senior Nutrition Program vouchers, and Platteville Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers. It also partners with Platteville Main Street and the Platteville Food Pantry on nutrition programs aimed at local residents needing food assistance.

What you'll find there

The summer market leans broad rather than narrow: the market highlights locally grown, harvested, or handmade goods, with staple foods alongside plants, prepared items, and giftable products. The vendor call also shows the range the market is actively building each season.

• -Find vegetables, meats, and cheeses at the outdoor summer market.
• -Browse flowers and plant growers as part of the market mix.
• -Pick up baked goods and grains from local vendors.
• -Look for canned preserves and acidified canned goods.
• -Shop makers offering skin care, art, and craft items.
• -Catch food trucks and musicians included in the market’s vendor outreach.

Live music appears on multiple summer Saturdays as part of the outdoor market schedule, including listed dates in June, July, and August.

Know before you go

Restrooms are not available, so plan that detail before arriving. Dogs are welcome, which changes the outing for shoppers who want to bring one along on a Saturday walk through City Park. The summer market is held at City Park, with the hours-and-location page placing it at 75 N Bonson St. during the outdoor season, while the visitor facts list 100 Park Place, so use City Park as the destination anchor when heading there.

If you need to reach the market directly, the market manager is available by email at plattevillefarmersmarketwi@gmail.com and by phone at 608-218-4374. The market’s education calendar also points to an operation that supports vendors beyond market day, with workshops on cottage food, legal issues, marketing, finance, and product presentation.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP is accepted at Platteville Farmers Market - Summer through its participation in FoodShare, and many vendors also accept WIC, Senior Nutrition Program vouchers, and Platteville Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers. Payment options are presented clearly enough that shoppers can plan around nutrition-benefit use before they arrive.