Minneapolis Farmers Market (Lyndale)

The Lyndale market is Minneapolis's big, old-school farmers market — long open-air sheds near downtown with local produce, flowers, cheese, and breakfast stands, plus abundant free parking. Weekend mornings in summer are the full experience. Caveat: it's seasonal at heart — winter and weekday offerings shrink dramatically, and it closes by 1 pm.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lyndale market walkable from downtown?

It's just northwest of downtown, about a 15-minute walk from Target Field station under the freeway interchange — doable but not scenic. Most people drive because the free lot makes it painless, or bike in via the nearby trails.

Can I eat breakfast at the farmers market?

Yes — there are food stands doing breakfast sandwiches, mini donuts, egg rolls, and coffee. A hot breakfast in hand while you shop the sheds at 8 am is the correct way to do this market.

Is the Lyndale farmers market open in winter?

The main open-air season runs roughly spring through late fall, with a much smaller winter presence. If you're visiting between November and April, check their schedule first or expect a skeleton version of the summer market.

How early should I get to the market?

Vendors are set up from 6 am on weekends, and the sweet spot is before 10 am — full selection, easier parking, cooler weather. By noon vendors are packing up and picked over.

Is there parking at the Minneapolis Farmers Market?

Yes, and it's free and plentiful — one of the market's best features. Even on packed Saturday mornings you'll find a spot, though earlier is easier.

What days is the Minneapolis Farmers Market open?

In peak season it runs Wednesday through Sunday — 7 am to 1 pm on weekdays and 6 am to 1 pm on weekends. Weekends are when all the sheds fill up; midweek is a smaller affair. Everything wraps by 1 pm, so this is a morning activity.

What's the difference between the Lyndale market and the Farmers Market Annex?

They're neighbors on Lyndale Ave N. The main market (312 E Lyndale) leans grower-focused; the Annex down the street mixes in more resellers and general merchandise. Most visitors wander both without noticing the line between them.

What should I buy at the Minneapolis Farmers Market?

Whatever Minnesota is producing that week: sweet corn in August, tomatoes and peppers late summer, bedding plants and flowers in spring, plus local cheese, honey, and Hmong growers' greens and herbs all season. Prices beat grocery stores when produce is in season.

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