Rochester Farmers Market | Graham Park
May 31 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Rochester Farmers Market in Rochester, Minnesota, is a vibrant, year-round, grower-only market that showcases the best of southeastern Minnesota’s local agriculture and artisan products. Operated by a vendor-owned association of approximately 100 small business owners who live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester, the market emphasizes sustainability, freshness, and community connection.
🥕 What You’ll Find
The market offers a diverse selection of goods, including:
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Fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables
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Pasture-raised meats like beef, pork, bison, and poultry
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Dairy products and farm-fresh eggs
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Baked goods, jams, syrups, and honey
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Handcrafted items such as soaps, lotions, and wood carvings
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Microgreens, specialty mushrooms, and bedding plants
Many products are harvested just before market day, ensuring peak freshness. Rochester Local
📍 Location & Hours
All Saturday market events are held at Graham Park (Olmsted County Fairgrounds), located at 35 Fairgrounds Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904.
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Summer Market (Outdoors): Every Saturday from the first Saturday in May through the last Saturday in October, 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
💳 Payment & Accessibility
While all vendors accept cash, not all can process credit or debit cards. For those wishing to use credit, debit, or EBT cards, the Market Info Booth offers a token system to facilitate purchases.
🎶 Family-Friendly Atmosphere
The Rochester Farmers Market is a family-friendly destination featuring live music, free outdoor community exercise classes, and activities for children. It’s a great place to introduce kids to fresh produce and local farming.
🐾 Pets Policy
To maintain cleanliness and comply with health regulations, pets are not allowed in the market vending areas, except for service animals.
For more information, including vendor lists and event updates, visit the official Rochester Farmers Market website or follow them on Facebook.