Farmers Market Essentials
I Love for a Slow Saturday Morning
There’s just something about a farmers market that makes me want to slow down.
While we were camping near Mohican in Loudonville OH, we stopped at the local farmers market one Saturday morning. It wasn’t a big planned outing. We were simply exploring the area, enjoying our camping trip, and decided to stop.
And honestly, those are usually my favorite kinds of days.
Fresh vegetables, flowers, homemade goodies, local vendors and nowhere we really needed to be.
It also reminded me that a farmers market trip is a whole lot easier when you have a few things with you.
A Few Farmers Market Essentials I Love
A Good Market Tote
I love a big, sturdy tote that I can throw everything into. Produce, bread, flowers and whatever else I convince myself we absolutely need.
Reusable Produce Bags
These are especially handy for fruits and vegetables. They’re lightweight, don’t take up much room and keep everything from rolling around in the bottom of my bag.
An Insulated Market Bag
If we’re camping or have more exploring to do before heading back, this one is important. It’s great for cheese, eggs, meat and anything else that needs to stay cool.
A Collapsible Wagon
Probably not necessary for every little market, but I love having one available. It’s especially nice for bigger farmers markets or when we end up buying more than we planned.
A Reusable Water Bottle
Coffee usually comes first, but eventually I remember I should probably drink some water too.
A Cute Sun Hat
Practical? Yes.
But I also fully support having a farmers market hat simply because it makes the whole Saturday-morning-at-the-market thing a little more fun.
See All My Farmers Market Favorites
I put all of my farmers market favorites together in one place so you don’t have to hunt for them individually.
I’ve included reusable bags, market totes, produce bags, insulated coolers, wagons and a few other things that make market mornings a little easier.
Before You Go…
If you happen to pass a farmers market while you’re camping or traveling, stop.
Even if it wasn’t part of the plan.
Grab a coffee. Buy the peaches. Pick out some fresh flowers. Talk to the people who grew the vegetables.
Sometimes the little unplanned stops end up being the parts of a trip you remember most.