Nebraska might be known for wide open fields, but what grows in those fields ends up at some seriously impressive farmers markets. Every weekend from spring through fall, towns across the state fill their parks, historic districts, and shopping centers with vendors selling fresh produce, handmade goods, baked treats, and all kinds of local food worth driving for. Some markets draw hundreds of shoppers before 9 AM. Others have the relaxed pace of a neighborhood block party where you bump into your neighbor and end up buying three extra things you did not plan on.
Whether you are a regular market shopper or someone who has never picked up a fresh tomato from a local grower, Nebraska has a market that will change how you think about Saturday mornings. These 10 farmers markets are worth your time, your appetite, and probably a reusable tote bag or two.
1. Omaha Farmers Market, Old Market, Omaha, Nebraska
Few markets in the Midwest can match the charm of shopping on brick streets surrounded by century-old buildings. The Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market district has been running for over 20 seasons, and it still draws crowds every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, May through October…