Looking for a local take on the best way to explore the Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers' Market? Before heading out to the market, here are our key tips to get the most out of every visit.
Top Market Tips:
BYOB - Bring your own bag so you'll have an easier time taking home all of the goodies you love.
Use SNAP/EBT - The market accepts SNAP/EBT! Visit the market booth to swipe your card and receive tokens, which can be spent with vendors on fresh produce and other eligible items. Plus, SNAP dollars up to $20 are matched, giving you more money for the local food you love!
Preview, then buy - Walk through the market to scope out the goods available, before settling on the vendor you’d like to buy from.
Come hungry - The Winter Farmers Market hosts rotating brunch vendors every Saturday- Slap Bang Bagel, Liberation Farmers, Lonely Oak Farm & others. So make sure to save your appetite for delicious local food, and check their page for a menu every week!
Seek out inspiration - Take visiting the farmers' market a step further and find even more great local goods by shopping in the Stevens Point Area.
Plan your visit - Pop-up vendors are featured at the market most weeks, so there's almost ways something new to discover. This is a great way to shop for both locally crafted items and fresh food each time you visit.
Music at the Market - Once a month, the market features local musicians so you can listen to tunes while you shop and eat brunch! Make sure to check the schedule before you go!
Where to find it - From November to April, farmers are found in the Winter Farmers Market on Saturdays 8 am to Noon at the Berard Center in the Boys and Girls Club. From May until late October, you’ll find farmers on the Square (in downtown Stevens Point).
Want more?
Find more fun things to do in the Stevens Point Area after visiting the market, with our 30+ things to do this winter or where to find a tasty sandwich or the best wings! Then, while you're out and about, be sure to tag us @StevensPointArea and use #StevensPointArea on your Instagram photos for a chance to be featured!
