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We shop at the Union Square market in NYC.

Union Square and Dag Hammarskjold Plaza NYC.

i posted this in the open thread, but for those of you that shop at the union sq farmer's market (like me!), this is an INVALUABLE site
http://www.echonyc.com/~lwollin/greenmarket.html

i also go to the tompkin's square market on sundays

I'm in the land of bluegrass, bourbon and horses. Louisville and Lexington have GREAT farmer's markets. The one I go to is mainly organic and has everything from gourmet produce, mushrooms, locally made goat cheese, free range chicks, pork, etc.

My week is not complete if I don't make my trip to the market!

Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket. Occasionally I go to Union Sq.

Federal Plaza market or the Green City Market (Chicago)

Santa Monica Market (Arazona and Santa Monica)on wednesdays is the Mother of all Farmers Markets, Sat. is good to. Culver City , Tuesday afternoon, though less organic produce has amazing pastries.

I shop at a small farmers' market on Melrose Place in West Hollywood. It's mostly fruit, vegetable, and flower stands although there is also a stand that sells bread, one that sells hummus, and one that sells really great Greek olives and feta.

There is also a tamale cart, a smoothie stand and a stand that does hotdogs wrapped in bacon and rotisserie chickens.

It's pretty small and not super crowded compared to the insanity that abounds at the markets in Hollywood and Santa Monica.

union square, grand army plaza, greenpoint (in McCarran Park). i am so happy it's greenmarket time again. spring has sprung!

I shop at the Palo Alto farmer's market in CA. It is a great small little market with the same farmers every year, with a few new faces at various points throughout the summer. They have a wonderful wide selection of everything you need to buy for the week, from fresh veg and produce to breads, seafood, and everything in between.

grand army plaza greenmarket in brooklyn.

For those looking for farmers markets in their area, here's a start:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/map.htm

In Portland OR, this is the one I patronize on a weekly basis:
http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org/

This is "premiere/destination" farmers market in Portland but a little too crazy and pricey for me to go regularly:
http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/

Hillcrest Farmer's Market in San Diego

Seattle: Pike Place Market & Ballard farmer's market

I've gone to the one JenPDX doesn't go to for the last 4 years, but it's starting to wear on me. The crowds and dogs and double decker strollers and people selling "stuff" (vs. produce) make it hard. But some of my favorite farmers only sell there.

I also go to the Hillsdale Farmers market, because another favorite farmer only sells there!

http://www.hillsdalefarmersmarket.com/index.asp

regards,
trillium

I frequent 4 markets: The WTC market (Tuesdays and Thursdays - today is the first day this year, yay!), Chambers St (Wednesdays), Abington Square and Union Square. The WTC and Chambers Street Mkts. are light on organics but Abington Square had a few new vendors last year (a cheese maker and organic produce) who were sensational. They've also had a good source for eggs but they tend to run out early.

Boston and the surrounding areas - Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington

I almost forgot! My husband and I spend a lot of time over the summer in Ithaca, NY, in the Fingerlakes, where the farmers' mkt. is outstanding. I don't know what it is about the ecosystem up there but the produce is wonderful. Lots of organically grown goods plus free-range hormone free meats and fowl, great cheeses and even prepared foods of many ethnic varieties. It's a scene on Saturdays but now they have mkts on Tuesday nights and Sundays as well.

I do my weekly shop at the South Pasadena Farmer's Market in CA. It is at a picturesque light rail stop, and stretches between Kaldi Coffee House and Nicole's Gourmet Imports (a fabulous spot for cheeses, charcuterie, and spices). The SPFM is not huge like Santa Monica or Hollywood, but it has the basics-I love the springtime skinny asparagus, juicy oranges, fingerling potatoes, avocados, etc. There is also a nice selection of snack stands (giant roasted, buttered corn on a stick, fried artichokes, tomatillo tacos), plus there are plenty of benches and grassy areas to enjoy the bounty. Buster's coffee shop is right around the corner, so on a hot summer day you can get a Fosselman's ice cream, and Trader Joe's is down the street, so you can pick up the odd box of couscous or a bottle of wine. The best part? It is open 4-8pm on Thursday, so it is great for non-morning people like me. If you you ever find yourself there, watch for the flocks of wild green parrots that live in the area--you will probably hear them first! I also try to go to the small Larchmont Blvd FM on Sundays, where there is a terrific french baker (I overheard a couple say that they drive out every Sunday morning from Palm Springs for the bread). You have to get there early though, because the pane au chocolats are usually gone after 10 am. I usually send my boyfriend, as he is much more of a morning person than I am. Regarding market size, I appreciate large farmer's markets in theory, but I find smaller, less crowded farmer's markets more relaxing. Is it weird to find a farmer's market relaxing? I grew up with an orange grove and a vegetable garden, and seeing a table of fresh juicy oranges or ripe, just picked veggies always gives me a sense of well-being.

Twice a week: Wednesday Santa Monica market and Saturday Santa Monica on Pico (though thinking of doing Sundays in Hollywood instead of Saturday)

Naptown represent!

In Indianapolis, I am proud to shop at both the 38th and Meridian Street (right across from my work!) Thursday evening market and, less frequently, the Saturday morning produce throwdown in Broad Ripple.

I've shopped at two farmer's markets where I live (Minneapolis): Minneapolis Farmer's Market and the Kingfield Farmer's Market. Both are good for different reasons. I only wish the Minneapolis Farmer's Market would do more to encourage selling of locally grown foods like the fabulous St. Paul Farmer's Market does.

When I lived in Madison, WI, the Dane County Farmer's Market is quite the event. It's held around the state capitol building grounds with lots of vendors, booths, people, and activity.

I enjoy shopping at the farmers market in Santa Monica, CA on Saturdays.

Sundays at the Hollywood Farmer's Market. Amazing produce and friendly peeps who know their food.

Orlando, and Winter Park - just north of downtown.

The interesting thing about the markets here is that their schedules are often opposite those up north. Another small one I like just shut down for the summer - they'll be closed from April to October, when the growing season starts again.

The bigger ones stay open and probably get more stuff from commercial growers. But local produce definitely thins out here during the long, hot, steamy summers! Late fall, winter, early spring - that is when I simply love living here.

sunday mornings, i'm a regular at the larchmont (los angeles) farmer's market. i can second holly's recommendation for the bread stand, but the tamale truck is my absolute favorite! there's also a stand that specializes in asian vegetables that saves me a drive to monterey park.

also, did anyone read that article in GQ magazine last month, saying the best place to meet beautiful women in los angeles is at the farmer's market?

I'm a regular at the Wolfville Farmer's Market in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, conveniently hosted in the Students' Union Building of the university I attend. It's a great place - small, but the selection is terrific. I purchased an absolutely beautiful Highland ribeye last week; turned out great, though I think it'll be a while until I can buy steaks again. Good old university budgets...

In Chicago, I shop at the Green City Market by the Lincoln Park Zoo on Wednesdays and the farmers market by Lincoln Park High School on Saturdays.

I can't wait!

Our tenant's association is working on getting a farmer's market on my block for the summer. I hope it happens. How great to walk out the front door and find fresh fruits/veggies/flowers, etc.... I'll keep you posted.

Reprasenting for the Des Moines, IA downtown farmer's market, where the tomatoes are lush and plump and Saloo sells potato patties. I can't wait!

Tompkins Square Park on Sundays, Union Square for filler in between Sundays...St. Marks Place market when I happen to pass by it (I'm not even sure what days it's there). My CSA is about to start up, and it's from Norwich Meadows, which comes to both Tompkins andUnion Square.