Always FREE, the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market is a great place to gather with friends and family every Saturday morning 8:00am-Noon, from May through October. Located at the RiverLoop Expo Plaza in Downtown Waterloo, the market offers a vibrant atmosphere with local farmers and small businesses showcasing an array of fresh fruits and veggies, plants, flowers, home-baked treats, prepared foods, honey, eggs, handmade art & crafts, and much more!
In addition to shopping, visitors can enjoy FREE children's activities and a family-friendly environment. The market also hosts lots of special events and themes throughout the season, including Street Markets, Seed Giveaway, Pet Pals at the Market, Play Days, National Farmers Market Week celebrations, Sweet Corn Day, International Dot Day, and Trick-or-Treating/Halloween markets.
The Waterloo Urban Farmers Market accepts various payment methods, including cash, credit cards, SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, FMNP WIC & Senior Vouchers, and Veggie Vouchers. Visitors can learn more and access benefits at the on-site Market Information Tent.
For more information on becoming a vendor or sponsoring the market, please visit our website at www.waterloourbanfarmersmarket.com.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming special events and themes:
🥬 Opening Day - May 3rd
🐶 P.E.T. P.A.L.S. at the Market - May 10th
🌱 Seed Giveaway at the Market - May 10th
🚲 Bike to the Market - May 17th
⛹️♂️ Play Day at the Market - May 17th
🍅 Fresh for ALL: Food Access Fair - May 24th
👯 Fresh & Fun Fitness: Belly Dancing - June 7th
🐶 P.E.T. P.A.L.S. at the Market - June 14th
🎶 Chroma 63 at the Market - June 14th
🦋 🐝 Butterflies & Bees at the Market - June 21st
🚧 Street Market - July 5th
🪘 Iowa Drum Performance & Circle - July 5th
⛹️♂️ Play Day at the Market - July 12th
🏃♂️➡️ Love Local Food 5K (ending at WUFM) - July 19th
🚧 National Farmers Market Week Street Market – August 9th
🌽 Sweet Corn Day at the Market - August 16th
🚧 Street Market - August 30th
🪘 Iowa Drum Performance & Circle - August 30th
🐶 P.E.T. P.A.L.S. at the Market - September 13th
🟢 International Dot Day - September 20th
⛹️♂️ Play Day at the Market - September 20th
🪘 Iowa Drum Performance & Circle - September 20th
🎃 Pumpkin SurPrize - October 11th
👻 Halloween Market - October 25th
🐶 P.E.T. P.A.L.S. at the Market - October 25th
⛹️♂️ Play Day at the Market - October 25th
(Keep checking this list and our page throughout the season as we add more special events/guests)
See you there!
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