As much as I enjoyed feeling the warm sunshine while I perused the wide selection of field-fresh fruit and veggies, the shining star of Hamilton County’s summer farmers’ markets, there’s something to be said about the joy on winter market fare.

The winter markets complete my checklist of throwing a holiday party or surviving the first big snowstorm of the season: bread, eggs, meat, cheese, sweets, a gallon milk, wine, winter vegetables and so much more.

Here’s a guide to filling, either the fridge or holiday stockings, at winter markets in Hamilton County, Indiana.

 

Carmel Winter Farmers Market

611 3rd Avenue SW // 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. // Saturdays through March

While previously located in the Wire Factory, the Carmel Winter Farmers Market moved into their new home just a block down the street at The Six Eleven! Thanks to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, the market will feature 40 vendors and serve all your looking for—delicious treats, limited live entertainment, and the perfect gift.

Carmel Winter Farmers

Westfield Winter Market

10 E. 191st St. // 9 a.m. - noon // Saturdays through April 1

The winter market is hosted by West Fork Whiskey in their event space. Here, you can find bread loaves, plant and flower growers, cheese and meat vendors, fresh produce, handcrafted items and more!

 

Additional Farm/Market Stores

Dandy Breeze Creamery

  • 2317 N. 1100 E.

One family, one farm. The Dandy Breeze is family owned and operated by the Waitt family. Tom and Sally Waitt have been milking cows for over 30 years. They graduated from Purdue University in Farm and Agricultural Science. For the past 30 years, they have been selling milk to…

Fishers Flower Farm

Our specialty cut flower varieties are carefully curated and locally grown using sustainable & ethical practices. We offer weekly Flower Subscriptions, U-Picks, Workshops, Flower Friday farmstand pickups, local delivery, and more. Our private flower farm is located near 106th &…

Gatewood Vegetable Farm & Greenhouses

  • 9555 E. 206th St.

Serving Hamilton County since 1922 Gatewood Vegetable Farm & Greenhouse is a fourth generation business. Open from mid-March until Christmas. Whatever the season Gatewood has what you need - planting and gardening needs, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, fresh and…

Kincaid's Meat Market

  • 11549 Yard St.

Kincaid’s is a full-service butcher and meat market. The new owners have modernized the Kincaid’s experience but what hasn’t changed is the exceptional customer service and old-school butcher shop feel.

Piazza Geist Market

  • 11216 Fall Creek Rd

Our market offers tons of fresh produce, proteins and artisan items many of which are grown and sourced locally! Pre-ordering on our website is a great option to guarantee that your favorites are not sold out! Order at http://piazza-geist-market.square.site. Follow us on Facebook…

Spencer Farm

  • 7177 E. 161st St.

A you-pick farm offering strawberries, grapes, pumpkins, blueberries, red and black raspberries and you-dig mums. Fresh locally grown produce, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees, wreaths as well as a gift store offering jams, jellies, dips and honey, fudge, ice cream and pies. Open…

Stuckey Farm Orchard and Cider Mill

  • 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd.

Whether you’re looking for Indiana’s tastiest apples and cider, or simply a quiet place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, come to Stuckey Farm Orchard and Cider Mill! Come and pick 27 different varieties of apples from our 4,000 trees, take a free wagon…

Wilson Farm Market

  • 1720 E. 256th St.

Wilson Farm Market is opened year round. Located halfway between Indianapolis and Kokomo, on U.S. 31, Wilson Farm Market is a full service "general store" providing freshness and quality with a full line of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with many varieties of Amish cheese…

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