Cedar Rapids Farmers Market and Buy Local Initiatives

Cedar Rapids Farmers Market and Buy Local Initiatives Find Market After Dark, Restaurant Week, buy local stories and more on one page! Visit www.CRDowntownMarket.com for more info.
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The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market is presented by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance as part of the organization's Community Development initiative. Every first & third Saturday from June-September you will find fresh produce, unique gifts, and delicious prepared foods and beverages, all in support of local Iowa business.

Volunteers needed for the Downtown Farmers Market season 🌽We’re looking for volunteers to support upcoming market dates ...
06/11/2026

Volunteers needed for the Downtown Farmers Market season 🌽

We’re looking for volunteers to support upcoming market dates throughout the summer—and we especially need help with one of our most popular roles: popping fresh popcorn for guests.

Whether you can help once or multiple times, your time makes a real impact in creating the welcoming, vibrant atmosphere the market is known for.

Upcoming Saturdays:
June 20
July 18
August 1
August 15
September 5
September 19

Shifts are available from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4xix0Y5

06/05/2026

Week two is here, Cedar Rapids 🌽
The Downtown Farmers Market returns this Saturday, June 6 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon—and downtown will be buzzing once again.

Stroll blocks filled with local growers, makers, and food vendors. Grab your morning coffee, discover something new, catch live entertainment, and connect with neighbors along the way. It’s more than a market—it’s a Saturday morning tradition that brings the whole community together.

Come early, bring a friend, and make a morning of it.
📍 Downtown Cedar Rapids | CRDowntownMarket.com

06/03/2026

It takes a dedicated team to bring the Downtown Farmers Market to life each week.
From early-morning setup to behind-the-scenes coordination, crews are hard at work transforming downtown into the vibrant, welcoming space you know and love.

This timelapse is just a glimpse of the effort that goes into every market morning.

Join us this Saturday, June 6 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon and experience it all in action.
📍 Downtown Cedar Rapids - crdowntownmarket.com

The Downtown Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 30, kicking off another season of one of Iowa’s largest and most vibra...
05/29/2026

The Downtown Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 30, kicking off another season of one of Iowa’s largest and most vibrant open-air markets.

Join thousands of visitors in the heart of downtown to shop local produce, handmade goods, and delicious food vendors, all while enjoying live entertainment and the unbeatable energy of market morning.

05/29/2026

Tomorrow’s the day, Cedar Rapids! 🌽

The Downtown Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 30, kicking off another season of one of Iowa’s largest and most vibrant open-air markets.

Join thousands of visitors in the heart of downtown to shop local produce, handmade goods, and delicious food vendors, all while enjoying live entertainment and the unbeatable energy of market morning.

Whether it’s your weekly tradition or your first visit, there’s something for everyone at the Downtown Farmers Market. Come early, stay awhile, and experience everything our community has to offer.

📍 Downtown Cedar Rapids
⏰ Saturday morning | Opening Day: May 30
🌐 CRDowntownMarket.com

The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market is back for its 21st season! 🌽🎶Enjoy live entertainment, great food, and 200+ v...
05/11/2026

The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market is back for its 21st season! 🌽🎶

Enjoy live entertainment, great food, and 200+ vendors at this award-winning summer tradition—select Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

📅 May 30 | June 6 & 20 | July 18 | August 1 & 15 | September 5 & 19

Happy National Small Business Week! 🎉 Every time you choose a local business, you’re investing in the people, places, an...
05/06/2026

Happy National Small Business Week! 🎉 Every time you choose a local business, you’re investing in the people, places, and experiences that make the Cedar Rapids region feel like home. We’ve put together 5 simple ways you can support local—from engaging with businesses online to putting your dollars behind the shops, restaurants, and services you love.

👉 Swipe through each step to explore ways to support local, then tell us in the comments: what is your go-to plan for supporting local business?

05/05/2026

Happy National Small Business Week! 🎉 Today we’re spotlighting our partners at GreenState Credit Union and their commitment to supporting local businesses across the Cedar Rapids region.

🍃 GreenState champions entrepreneurs, invests in our community, and encourages members to keep their dollars close to home.

One powerful way to do that is with Buy319 Gift Cards. When you choose Buy319, you’re giving a gift that turns into real support for local shops, restaurants, and services—strengthening the places that make our region unique. 💳🛍️ https://bit.ly/3FjKGvw

💵 Tell us in the comments: where would you spend a Buy319 Gift Card?

Happy National Small Business Week! 🎉 This week, we’re joining the U.S. Small Business Administration in celebrating the...
05/04/2026

Happy National Small Business Week! 🎉 This week, we’re joining the U.S. Small Business Administration in celebrating the entrepreneurs who power our economy and make the Cedar Rapids region a vibrant place to live and work. National Small Business Week 2026 runs May 3–9, with a free virtual summit from the SBA on May 5–6 for anyone who wants to learn, grow, or start a business of their own.

Here are 5 simple ways you can support local small businesses: like and share their posts, sign up for their newsletters, leave a positive review, refer friends and family, and give Buy319 Gift Cards to keep your dollars working here at home. Small businesses are the backbone of our community—when you choose to shop local, you’re supporting jobs, innovation, and the unique places that make our region feel like home.

Thinking about starting a small business yourself or just want to learn more? Explore National Small Business Week resources from the SBA at sba.gov/nsbw.

📢 Then tell us in the comments: which local business will you support this week, and how will you show them some love?

Address

501 1st Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

Opening Hours

7:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+13193985317

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