Farmers' Market

The summer Dubuque Farmers' Market has been located in the Upper Main district since 1845.

Each Saturday morning, May 1 through October 31, local vendors gather to sell homegrown or handmade items. Located in downtown Dubuque, Iowa, in the area around City Hall. (Iowa, 12th, and 13th streets!)

Second Annual Farmers' Market Vendor Conference Announced

Dubuque Main Street is pleased to announce our second annual Farmers' Market Vendor Conference:

This event will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 12:30-4:00 p.m. at the Hotel Julien Dubuque.

Vendors from any local farmers’ markets are invited to attend, as well as anyone interested in becoming a vendor. This conference is free of charge and open to the public.

Andy Larson, an Iowa State University Extension Specialist, will offer some excellent opportunities to maximize your sales, including: Signage & Appearance, Customer Service Tips, Differentiating Your Product Display, Eye-Popping Packaging, Pricing, and more.

Dr. Angela M. Laury, Assistant Professor of Food Safety at Iowa State University, will present a practical understanding of food safety practices that will benefit everyone from growers to producers. From Pre-Harvest and Post-Harvest Food Safety Training, to packaging jelly at home, this is a must attend session for anyone selling food to the public.

For more information, please contact Dubuque Main Street board member and Farmers’ Market committee chair, Tom Thompson, at tom@heritagetrailfarm.com or by calling (563) 543-4850.

Download an informational flyer by clicking here.