Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers' Market
Your Saturday morning tradition starts here!
Step back in time and spend your Saturday mornings with us in the fresh air on the beautiful Historic Downtown Liberty Square. Our Farmers’ Market has a wide variety of fresh produce, flowers, plants, meat (beef, chicken, pork), eggs, baked goods, ready-to-eat foods, local honey, handmade jewelry, jellies, soaps, spices, wood carved treasures, candles, and handmade crafts. You can be sure you are shopping and supporting local MO/KAN farmers, as all products are made/grown within 200 miles of Liberty, MO.
The market operates rain or shine on Saturdays from May through October, 8 AM to Noon, rain or shine!
Unique Gift Options
Can’t decide what to buy someone?
Stop by the HDLI Visitor Booth to purchase Market tokens to give your loved ones, co-workers and friends! They’re good through the entire market season.
Payment Types Accepted
Cash, credit, debit (it varies from vendor to vendor.)
No cash? No problem! Visit our information booth on Main Street. We can act as an ATM, swipe your card, and exchange it for tokens that are good at any vendor.
($.25 fee for every $5 does apply)
Other Types Accepted
SNAP/EBT
Visit the HDLI Booth on Main Street, and we will help turn your SNAP/EBT into market tokens. This includes a matched amount of up to $25 in FREE Double-up Food Bucks tokens, good for fresh produce. This doubles your EBT spending!
Location
Downtown Historic Liberty Square
For GPS purposes:
1 Courthouse Square
Liberty, MO 64068
Click here for directions to the market
At the Market
About the Liberty Farmers’ Market
The Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers’ Market is a nonprofit organization that operates on Saturdays, May through October, 8 AM to Noon (rain or shine.) Our market acts as a local grocery retail outlet, hosting 75+ local business vendors over the course of the market season.
Downtown Liberty takes pride in being a thriving, active public space, resulting in an improved quality of life for Liberty residents and the Kansas City area community. Enjoy the fresh air, exercise, and positive personal connection while shopping with local farmers and artisans, which boosts your physical and emotional well-being. Because of your dedication to shopping locally, our market is able to help food producers thrive and expand, support a diversity of shoppers, and give customers access to fresh, nutritious food.
Information Booth
Visit our information booth on Main St. to swipe your credit, debit, or SNAP cards for market tokens, browse our market merchandise and learn more about our events and Downtown Liberty.
Accepted Currencies
Several vendors are cash only. There is no ATM in the downtown area. However, our information booth can act as your *ATM and swipe your credit or debit card in exchange for market tokens, good for the entire season.
Some vendors accept SNAP/EBT tokens, Double Up Food Bucks tokens, Farmers’ Market WIC vouchers and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Plan vouchers.
Look for signs at each booth detailing what is accepted. Questions about how to use your benefits? Email us: farmersmarket@historicdowntownliberty.org
SNAP/EBT Tokens
Can be used to purchase:
- Honey
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Baked goods, cereals
- Cheese, eggs, meats, poultry
- Dips, salsa, nuts
- Coffee beans, coffee grounds
- Seeds and plants for food
- Frozen food (meat vendors)
Double Up Food Bucks Tokens
Receive up to $25 worth of these free tokens when you spend your SNAP/EBT with us!
Can be used to purchase:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Seeds and plants for food
Pet Policy
Well-behaved pets are always welcome at the market! Please do remember to pick up after them and keep them on a leash to prevent potential personality clashes and keep our market safe for other market goers.
While shopping, stop by our pet hydration station near our information booth for pet treats and a cool drink and don’t forget to visit our vendor Dog Mom Club on Main Street!
Driving Directions
All roads lead to the Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers’ Market.
From the North
- Follow I-35 South to exit 16
- Turn left onto Kansas St.
- Stay on Kansas St. for 1 mile
From the South
- Follow I-35 North to exit 16
- Turn right onto Kansas St.
- Stay on Kansas St. for 1 mile
From the West
- Follow I-70 East to exit 411B for I-435 N.
- Follow I-435 N to exit 24 for 152E
- Turn right and stay on Kanas St. for 5 miles
From the East
- Follow 69 South to Lightburne
- Turn left onto Lightburne & drive 3 miles
- Turn right on Franklin St.
- Market: 4th block on the left
Farmers’ Market Parking
There are several close parking lots within walking distance of the Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers’ Market.
2026 Market Vendors
Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers’ Market
Vendor booths surround the Downtown Historic Liberty Square! We invite you to walk and explore them all as you enjoy our downtown!
Visit our social media to learn more about what vendors will be with us from week to week.
*Please note: Some of these are seasonal vendors who return with produce at the end of June/beginning of July.
Vendors
Become a Vendor with Us!
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor with the Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market.
We are proud to serve as a small business incubator for many wonderful local businesses. Every vendor is carefully screened, and we’re committed to creating a diverse marketplace with the highest-quality locally produced products.
We have selected our vendors for the 2026 season. However, we welcome applications all season long for substitute vendors or potential Fall vendors when produce begins to thin out.
If you have any questions before then about selling with us, review the tabs below to answer general questions. Otherwise, please feel free to contact our Market Manager at: farmersmarket@historicdowntownliberty.org
- STEP 1: See If You Qualify
- STEP 2: Rules & Regulations
- STEP 3: Application
- STEP 4: Review & Notification
STEP 1: SEE IF YOU QUALIFY
We are interested in showcasing locally grown, raised, sourced and produced products.
We cannot accept the following items at our market.
- Raw milk
- Products that don’t meet the Clay County Health Department Farmers Market Rules and Regulations
- Businesses that operate under a franchise agreement
- Products containing THC or CBD
More information about Clay County Health Department Rules and Regulations:
- Farmers Market Requirements
- CCHD Farmers Market Permit information
- Farmers Market Application (only required for temperature-controlled items and samples)
STEP 2: LEARN THE MARKET RULES AND REGULATIONS
Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market has created a comprehensive Vendor Handbook for 2026 that clearly outlines all of the rules, regulations, and other important information for vendors at our markets.
Vendors are expected to abide by all of the rules outlined in this handbook at all times. It is essential to read and understand the entire Vendor Handbook.
After reading through our rules and regulations, please sign and submit your understanding and agreement before proceeding to Step 3: Application.
STEP 3: FILL OUT A VENDOR APPLICATION
To be a vendor with us, you will need the following supplies and documents:
- 10×10 tent
- Table, chairs, business sign
- Proof of business liability insurance, in the amount of 1 million, with our market named as a co-insured location. (Email Market Manager for insurance recommendations.)
- Proof of all applicable Clay County Health Department permits and licenses.
STEP 4: APPLICATION REVIEW AND STATUS NOTIFICATION
Our market is committed to creating a diverse marketplace with the highest quality, locally produced products available. We take into consideration many factors, including: quality, sourcing, presentation, and diversity of products to ensure a successful market.
Please allow the market manager, Farmers’ Market Committee and staff 5 business days to review submissions.
Market Events
Wellness Weekends
The 1st Saturday of every month
On the first Saturday of every month, we partner with the Liberty Community Health Action Team – LCHAT, Liberty Hospital and many other local organizations to offer physical and mental health activities, wellness checks, and other supportive community offerings during our market day.
We also give away 150 $5 tokens to use at that week’s market and recipe cards with in-season ingredients you can easily shop for at the market.
Stay tuned to our social media to learn the latest on upcoming activities.
Little Sprouts
The Little Sprouts area (children’s area) is located in the greenspace on the west side of the courthouse, near the intersection of Main and Kansas.
It hosts weekly games and activities for children to help burn off some energy and excitement while shopping. It also has frequent special guest hosts with additional activities.
If your company or organization would like to host this area, please email the Market Manager.
2026 Market Event Calendar
Mark your calendar and plan on joining us for these extra special events throughout the season!
Monthly Music Calendar
We are also proud to host local musicians each week. They add a lively vibe to our market day, and we are incredibly grateful for their donation of time and talent!
Would you like to bring your music to the market? Email the Market Manager!
Upcoming Farmers' Market Events
The latest look at our upcoming events on the Historic Downtown Liberty Square