Vendor Events in Green Bay, WI

This weekly farmers market on Military Avenue in Green Bay brings together local growers and food producers every Thursday afternoon from early summer through fall. Running from June through October, the market hits its stride during the peak growing season when Wisconsin's farms are producing their freshest vegetables, fruits, and specialty items. You'll find vendors selling everything from just-picked seasonal produce to value-added goods like honey, jams, and preserves that showcase local agriculture. The Thursday evening time slot from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM makes it convenient for people to stop by after work or while running errands in the area. The market caters to a mix of home cooks looking for quality ingredients and residents seeking organic or locally-sourced options. Beyond produce, you'll encounter vendors offering fresh eggs, cut flowers, and other farm-based products that reflect what grows well in the Brown County region. The inclusive payment structure accepts credit cards alongside SNAP/EBT benefits and WIC Cash, making the market accessible to a broad range of shoppers. This accessibility, combined with the variety of vendors, creates a community-focused shopping experience rather than a high-pressure sales environment. For vendors, this is a steady weekly commitment in a established market location at Military Avenue and West Mason Street. The consistent Thursday schedule allows customers to plan regular visits and build relationships with their favorite producers. Whether you're selling seasonal produce, prepared foods, or value-added items made from local ingredients, the summer and fall timing aligns well with consumer interest in fresh, local food. The market's emphasis on organic products and acceptance of nutrition assistance programs suggests a customer base that values quality and supports local agriculture.

Green Bay's downtown farmers market brings together northeast Wisconsin's agricultural producers and food craftspeople for a weekly Saturday morning gathering from June through October. Located at 200 South Washington Street in the heart of downtown, this farmers market operates from 7 AM to 12 PM every Saturday, giving early risers and weekend shoppers consistent access to fresh, locally-grown produce and value-added food products. What draws people to farmers markets like this one is the direct relationship between buyer and grower. You'll find vendors selling seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs, and plants throughout the growing season, alongside bakers offering fresh bread and pastries, cheese makers, honey producers, preserves, and other food items made locally. The lineup shifts with the seasons, so early summer brings asparagus and strawberries, mid-season explodes with tomatoes and corn, and fall transitions into squash, apples, and root vegetables. This seasonal rhythm is part of what makes farmers markets different from grocery shopping, it's genuinely tied to what's growing in northeast Wisconsin right now. The Saturday morning timing works well for vendors and shoppers alike. People on their weekend routine tend to make farmers market stops a regular habit, and the early hours mean fresher inventory and cooler temperatures for perishables. The downtown location on South Washington Street positions it within the community's walkable core, making it accessible whether you're popping in between errands or treating it as a destination morning outing. For vendors, a weekly farmers market offers a reliable, recurring sales channel without the longer commitment that multi-day festivals require, making it an ideal fit if you're selling fresh produce, baked goods, or other food products grown or made in the region. Whether you're an established farm looking for consistent weekend sales, a baker wanting regular customer relationships, or a food producer ready to expand beyond wholesale, the Downtown Green Bay Farmers Market's six-month run offers a stable platform to build your direct-to-consumer business.