Newsweek’s readers vote Ithaca Farmers Market #1 in the country 

Each season, visitors from all around the world flock to the Ithaca Farmers Market because a
group of people in the community decided to come together and build something unique over 50
years ago.

Operating continuously since 1973, the Ithaca Farmers Market offers local shoppers and visitors
alike three opportunities a week to purchase a wide variety of products that have been produced
within thirty miles of Ithaca.

While visiting the market people get to meet the farmers, artisans, chefs and those who work
closely with them directly while shopping at the market.

Recently the Ithaca Farmer’s Market took first place in the 2025 Newsweek Readers’ Choice
Awards contest for Best Farmer’s Market.

Many other exceptional markets were in the running, the top ten winners in this
category are ranked as follows:

1. Ithaca Farmers Market | Ithaca, NY
2. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market | Foley, AL
3. Dallas Farmers Market | Dallas, TX
4. Santa Fe Farmers’ Market | Santa Fe, NM
5. Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square | Madison, WI
6. Lancaster Central Market | Lancaster, PA
7. Burlington Farmers Market | Burlington, VT
8. Pike Place Market | Seattle, WA
9. Ann Arbor Farmers Market | Ann Arbor, MD
10. Boston Public Market | Boston, MA

The Ithaca Farmers Market hosts a wide selection of hot food vendors featuring flavors and
cuisine from all over the world.

The market takes place on the waterfront each weekend on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Pavilion at Steamboat Landing is located at 545 3rd St.

Wednesday Market on East Hill is located in a grassy field next to Walgreens at 330 Pine Tree
Road from 3 to 6 p.m.