There is excitement in the air as the Chisago Lakes communities come together to celebrate the start of summer and the farmers’ harvests. It’s a cherished time to connect to our roots, food, local farmers, artisans, and neighbors. Indeed, nothing is better than buying fresh-picked produce, home-baked sourdough bread, and beautiful flowers or enjoying a grilled-to-order burger from the local meat market food stand. Plus, there is so much more!
Everything is flourishing, and colors abound, from bright purple berries to the darkest leafy greens, including abundant fresh-cut flowers to brighten your day and home. At the Chisago Lakes Farmers Markets, in addition, but not limited to, you will find plenty of delicious baked goods, organically-raised pastured chicken and pork, beef and lamb, eggs, honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, pickles, hand-spun yarn, hand-made crafts, and live entertainment.
Together, we can do so much. – Helen Keller
The Chisago Lakes Farmers Markets also offer an excellent opportunity to meet the farmers face to face, ask questions, and learn about what goes into growing nourishing food.
Each market offers something unique, like Mama Jou’s eggrolls and Little Home Baker’s bread flights, including four mini loaves: plain, cinnamon swirl, garlic parmesan, and jalapeño cheddar at Chisago City Farmers Market, Cactus Boxes at Franconia Farmers Market, and Mama Pam’s Homemade Jelly and Jam at the Lindström Farmers Market. The farmers and artisans are passionate about growing and creating something special for our communities and beyond.
Make your farmers market visit a day to explore! There is so much to do and see in the Chisago Lakes area. GO! Check out the Explore Chisago Lakes blogs for more fun ideas.
See each Chisago Lakes Farmers Market below with location, details and hours.
Chisago City Farmers Market
Fridays | July 5 – September 27, 2024 | 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Vilhelm Moberg Park and Pavillion – 10656 Railroad Ave, Chisago City, MN 55013
The Chisago City Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh products from local growers, producers, and artisans. Vilhelm Moberg Park is in town and offers plenty of space to spread out and relax. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic while listening to live music or entertainment!
Vilhelm Moberg Park is an adorable city park with a caboose exhibit, a small playground, on-site parking, a pavilion, picnic tables, electricity, restrooms, a drinking fountain, and open space. The park also features a statue sculpted in 1996 by Ian Dudley commemorating Vilhelm Moberg. Moberg was a Swedish author and historian who traveled the Chisago Lakes area by bicycle in 1948, researching for his novel The Emigrants.
Lindström Farmers Market
Wednesdays & Saturdays | July 10 – October 2024 | Wed: 3:00PM – 6:00PM Sat: 9:00AM-Noon
St. Bridget of Sweden Church – 13060 Lake Blvd, Lindström, MN 55045
The Lindström Farmers Market includes vendors who live within 20 miles of the market and grow/produce the items that they vend. The market is located in the parking lot of St. Bridget of Sweden church. The church is within walking distance of charming downtown Lindström, local shopping, history, Swedish heritage, and delicious restaurants. Add this walk-through town to your farmers market stop where you can even see some barn quilts from the Chisago Lakes Barn Quilt Trail!
Franconia Art & Farmers Market
First Sunday of each month | May – October | 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St Croix Trail N, Shafer, MN 55074
The Franconia Art & Farmers Market is set on a beautiful 50-acre setting. The St. Croix River Valley local farmers and artists come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and handmade crafts to 180,000 annual visitors.
Beyond the market are wide open spaces and trails with engaging stops filled with bold and creative contemporary sculpture, installation, and land art. Franconia Sculpture Park, founded in 1996, is an artist-centered sculpture park in the scenic St. Croix River Valley. The park’s goal is to create a welcoming environment for visitors to learn more about art, our environment, and the world.
Almelund Farmers Market
Fridays | May – September | 3:00 – 6:00PM
Rod’s Country Corner, 37455 Park Trail, Center City, MN 55012
The Almelund Farmers’ Market includes locally grown vegetables, freshly baked bread and other baked goods, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more. The market is located in the parking lot of Rod’s Country Corner.
Rod’s Country Corner offers gourmet coffee, cappuccino, and hot food, including excellent freshly made sub sandwiches, wraps, and handmade pizza baked there or taken and baked when you are ready. Plus, camping and grilling supplies if you are making a weekend visit!
Evergreen Oasis Farm & Market
U-Pick Flowers: Daily | July – First Hard Frost | 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Farm Market: Saturdays | June – October | 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Evergreen Oasis Farm, 34133 Oasis Rd, Center City, MN 55012
Evergreen Oasis Farm is a 20-acre Alpaca, Sheep & U-Pick Flower Farm and Event Venue in Center City, Minnesota. Owners Tim and Brooke strive to be a family-friendly agritourism destination that provides fun for all.
Enjoy the U-pick flower fields and create your own masterpiece arrangement. This self-serve adventure is available seven days a week. The farm provides everything you need, including buckets, snips, flower food, and easy payment via Venmo or cash. On Saturdays, visit the animals and the local barn market!
Deutschland Meats – Old Fashioned Meat Market
Fridays and Saturdays | Summer | 11:00AM – 3:00PM *weather permitting
Deutschland Meats, 12825 Lake Blvd, Lindström, MN 55045
Burgers and Brats are hot off the grill on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer at Deutschland Meats in downtown Lindström!
Deutschland Meats is a family-owned and operated meat market led by Lindström’s Master Butcher, Martin Ziegler. Martin offers generations of his family’s recipes.
Cheers to summer!
