Market Information
Oshkosh Farmers Market
The Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market is a community event that serves as a primary place of business for local farm vendors who provide the community with locally grown foods. It is operated by Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market, Inc. a private,
non-profit corporation.
Providing a welcoming environment is vital to the continuance of the market.
The Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market operates under a special event permit from the City of Oshkosh and manages the area during the hours of 5am-2pm on market days within the traffic barricades located:
-On the north at the end the 500 block of north Main Street at Parkway
- On the south at the end of the 400 block of north Main Street at Algoma Blvd. - On the east at the end of Merritt Street at Jefferson St.
- On the west at the end of Church Street at Division St.
- The market area does not include sidewalks along these streets.
The Oshkosh Farmers Market moves indoors starting in November.
All market policies and procedures apply at the indoor markets as well.
The Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market is a community event that serves as a primary place of business for local farm vendors who provide the community with locally grown foods. It is operated by Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market, Inc. a private,
non-profit corporation.
Providing a welcoming environment is vital to the continuance of the market.
The Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market operates under a special event permit from the City of Oshkosh and manages the area during the hours of 5am-2pm on market days within the traffic barricades located:
-On the north at the end the 500 block of north Main Street at Parkway
- On the south at the end of the 400 block of north Main Street at Algoma Blvd. - On the east at the end of Merritt Street at Jefferson St.
- On the west at the end of Church Street at Division St.
- The market area does not include sidewalks along these streets.
The Oshkosh Farmers Market moves indoors starting in November.
All market policies and procedures apply at the indoor markets as well.
Market Rules:
- All city ordinances apply at the market.
- All attendees are expected to be respectful and courteous.
- No threatening or obscene language or gestures in any form.
- No language or gestures that advocate or initiate violence or lawless action, or that promote illegal products or conduct.
- Hawking/intrusive selling or promotion is not permitted.
- Amplified sound is not allowed, with the exclusion of permitted music.
- Hand carried signs are not permitted in the market area.
- Activity or sound that interferes with the safe operation of the market is not permitted.
- Pets are not permitted in the market area.
- No smoking.
- No illegal substances.
- No riding of any bicycle, e-scooter/bicycle, skateboards, rollerblades, Segway’s, etc.
- Disabled individuals may use mobility aids in the market area, but must operate the device safely and limit the speed to the flow of the market pedestrian traffic at all times.
- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Stationary promotion, representation, or sales in the market area requires an application and proof of required liability insurance (and payment if not Community Outreach) to be submitted and approved before anyone can vend in the market.
Goods in Season
Later harvest, shorter growing season, and more dependence on cool-weather and storage crops mark Wisconsin seasonality. Exact crop availability and harvest times vary year-to-year, but this will help you know when to look for what. Click below to view our list of fruits and vegetables along with information regarding when they are in season. The list can be viewed categorized by month or by goods.
EBT (Wisconsin Quest cards) & WIC
The OSFMI is pleased to accept EBT (Wisconsin Quest) cards. Present your card at the Market tent during the Summer Market (at the corner of Main & Merritt ), or at the OSFMI table during the Winter Market (by the entrance). You will scan your card for the desired amount (whole dollars) and in exchange you will receive $1 tokens. Ask about out Bonus 10 token program for shopping at the farmers market. The market provides up to a $10 match when shopping at the market with your EBT Card. They can be used at any vendor displaying the EBT sign shown below.
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Some vendors also accept WIC checks. Checks are accepted at the vendor's booth. Those approved vendors that accept WIC checks will have the below sign displayed:
Sorry, No Pets Allowed
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While we at the OSFMI enjoy our furry friends, the fact remains that the Market is a produce- and food-based area, just like a restaurant or grocery store, and as such is covered by the Wisconsin Food Code (6-501.115). For these sanitary and health reasons, we must ask that our visitors refrain from bringing their pets to the Market.
We have, however, reached a compromise with the Health Dept. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires a minimum of 5 feet of unobstructed public pedestrian walkway (the sidewalk) adjacent to the buildings. Pets are allowed in this area only. As always, ADA compliant service animals are welcome with their human handlers. |