2018 St. Paul Farmers Market Hours and Guide

St. Paul Farmers Market Hours

Below are the 2018 open/close times for farmers markets in and around St. Paul.

Other FAQs About St. Paul Farmers Market

Q: Are dogs allowed at the St. Paul Farmers Market?

A: Posted signs will indicate whether dogs are allowed on the farmers market grounds.

Q: Is the St. Paul Farmers Market open in the winter?

A: Yes, the winter market is open at the Lowertown location on Saturday mornings 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. There are vendors both outside under the canopy, as well as at the indoor venue across the street.

Q: What is the selection like at the St. Paul Farmers Market?

A: Selection and variety change from week to week largely depending on the growing season and vendors. What is available one week may not be available the next. Feel free to ask vendors for specific items you want to buy.

Suggested Recipes Using Farmers Market Ingredients

Take a look at the following recipes for simple ways to use your farmers market ingredients at home!

Freezer Sweet Corn

Ingredients

• 4 quarts fresh corn (cut from about 20 ears)
• 1 quart hot water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

In a stockpot, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to large shallow containers to cool quickly, stirring occasionally. Freeze in resealable plastic freezer bags or freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion.

Marinated Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds assorted tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves

Directions

Gently stir together tomatoes, minced shallot, crushed garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and set aside for 1 hour and 45 minutes, tossing occasionally. Stir in basil leaves and Italian parsley leaves. Serve immediately.

Miso-Sesame Pesto

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
• 3 medium garlic cloves
• 3 ounces fresh basil, large stems removed (2 packed cups)
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons white miso
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

Pulse peanuts and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped, 4 to 5 times. Add basil; pulse until finely chopped, 4 to 5 times. Add oils, miso, vinegar, fish sauce, and red pepper; process until almost smooth. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months.

Directions to St. Paul Downtown Farmers Market

From the North on 35E – Take the Wacouta exit. Watch for Farmers’ Market signs.

From the East on I-94 – Take the Kellogg Boulevard exit. Go left on Kellogg and watch for Farmers’ Market signs.

From the South on Highway 52 – Take the Downtown Exit. Go right on 7th Street and watch for the Saint Paul Farmers’ Market signs.

From the West on I-94 – Take the 7th Street exit. Go right on 7th Street and watch for Farmers’ Market signs.

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