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The Best Farmers’ Market in Every State

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Georgetown chapter.

Summer is the perfect time to visit farmers’ markets and stock up on fresh produce and freshly baked goods. Spoon has found the best farmers’ market in every state, and listed them below with our favorite vendors, along with the hours, dates and location of each one. Happy shopping!

1. Alabama: The Market at Pepper Place

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Photo courtesy of The Market at Pepper Place on Facebook

Selling a lot more than just peppers.

Favorite Vendors: Big Spoon Bham, Fanoula’s Baklava, Spoon&Ladle

Hours & Location: Saturdays 7 am-noon from April to December at Pepper Place in Birmingham

2. Alaska: South Anchorage Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of South Anchorage Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Maybe spending time in Alaska can teach you how to use fresh winter produce.

Favorite Vendors: La Grassa Pasta, Sweet & Sassy Kettle Corn, Wild Scoops

Hours & Location: Wednesdays 10am-4pm from July 6 to September 30 at the Dimond Center Hotel; Saturdays 9am-2pm May 7 to October 8 at Subway/Cellular One Sports Centre in Anchorage

3. Arizona: Carefree Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Arizona Farmers-Markets on Facebook

Use your produce pick-ups to make these healthy fruit smoothies to get you in shape for summer.

Favorite Vendors: Brat Haus, Frog’s Organic Bakery

Hours & Location: Fridays 9am-1pm from October 2 to May 27 at Carefree Sundial Garden in Carefree

4. Arkansas: Fayetteville Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Fayetteville, Arkansas Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Visit Arsaga’s Coffee and learn the secrets of cold brew.

Favorite Vendors: Arsagas Coffee, Olive Loom, Tyler’s Craft BBQ

Hours & Location: Saturdays 7am-2pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays 7am-1pm from April to November on the Downtown Fayetteville Square in Fayetteville

5. California: Davis Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of Davis Farmers Market on Facebook

Make sure to review this guide to using summer produce.

Favorite Vendors: Kettlepop, Ciocolat, Yolo Vineyards

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8am-1pm; Wednesday afternoons year-round at Central Park: 4th and C Streets in Davis

6. Colorado: Boulder County Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Boulder County Farmers Market on Facebook

Scoop some ingredients for healthy homemade granola.

Favorite Vendors: Barbee’s Granola, EmmaPies, Joeys Handheld Pancakes

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8am-2pm; Wednesdays 4 pm-8pm from May 4 to October 5 on 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe in Boulder

7. Connecticut: Norfolk Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Norfolk Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Use all that new olive oil to make this yummy lemon olive oil cake.

Favorite Vendors: Krazy for Kazu’s, Olive Oil Factory, Plum Brook Chocolate

Hours & Location: Saturdays 10am-1pm from May 14 to October 8 in Norfolk

8. Delaware: New Castle Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of New Castle Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Did someone say lobster? Your guide to summer shellfish is here!

Favorite Vendors: Mama Gina Pizza, Pretzel Factory, Alex’s Seafood

Hours & Location: Fridays and Saturdays 9am-9pm; Sundays 10am-6pm on N. Dupont Highway in New Castle

#SpoonTip: Check out the historic inns, taverns and flea market also!

9. Florida: Aventura Mall Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Aventura Mall Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Make sure your fresh guacamole stays fresh with these tips to keep from browning.

Favorite Vendors: The Guacamole House, Gerbaud Bakery, Palmetto Gourmet

Hours & Location: Saturdays 10am-9:30pm; Sundays Noon-8pm, the 2nd weekend of every month through October on Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura

10. Georgia: Atlanta State Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Atlanta State Farmers Market on Facebook

Tell Tony you have 27 ways to eat more tomatoes.

Favorite Vendors: Ruth’s Salad, Tony’s Tomatoes, Atlanta Southmill

Hours & Location: Everyday 10am-4pm year-round on Forest Parkway in Atlanta

11. Hawai‘i: Kapiolani Community College Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Hawaii.com on Facebook

And if you’re going to be spending some time in Honolulu, check out Spoon’s 50 best things to eat in Honolulu before you die.

Favorite Vendors: Grandma G’s, Koko Crater Coffee Roasters, Hawaii’s Best Ever Brittle

Hours & Location: Saturdays 7:30am–11:00am; Tuesdays 4pm-7pm at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu

12. Idaho: Boise Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of The Funky Taco on Facebook

Who said Idaho is just about the potatoes?

Favorite Vendors: Blue Feather Bakery, The Funky Taco, Neckar Coffee

Hours & Location: Saturdays 9am-1pm at 10th and Grove in Boise

13. Illinois: Lake Bluff Farmers’ Market

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Photo Courtesy of the Cheese People of Colorado Springs on Facebook

Finding yourself single with copious amount of cheese? Check out these 57 cheese recipes that are better than a significant other.

Favorite Vendors: The Cheese People, Dave’s Coffee Cakes and Hand Crafted Crepes

Hours & Location: Fridays 7am–12pm from June 12 through October 9 on the Village Green in downtown Lake Bluff

14. Indiana: Carmel Farmers’ Market

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Now you can make that peanut butter fudge, or peanut butter hummus if that’s more your style.

Favorite Vendors: PB no J, Pat’s Philly Pretzels, The Walking Waffle Co.

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8am-11:30am from May through September on Center Green in Carmel

#SpoonTip: Make sure to catch a live cooking demo or local band performing at the Market.

15. Iowa: Iowa City Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of Iowa City Farmers Market on Facebook

First time in Iowa? Check out the state’s 6 hidden gems.

Favorite Vendors: Flip ‘n Chop, Gordy’s Goodies, The Salsa Guy

Hours & Location: Wednesdays 5pm-7pm from May 4 to October 26; Saturdays 7:30am to noon from May 7 to October 29 at Chauncey Swan Ramp; Tuesdays 3pm-6pm from May 31 to August 29 at Mercer Park in Iowa City

16. Kansas: Overland Park Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Overland Park Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Hesitant to try juicing? Get the juice on juicing here.

Favorite Vendors: Simple Science Juices, The Tasteful Olive, Heartland Honey and Beekeeping Supply

Hours & Location: Saturdays 7am-1pm from April to November; Wednesdays from mid-May to September on Marty Street in Overland Park

17. Kentucky: Lexington Farmers’ Market

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15 minutes. 5 pastas. Here.

Favorite Vendors: Nella Pasta, Pour Man’s Coffee, Bread Obsession

Hours & Location: Tuesdays 2pm-6:30pm from May 31 to October 25 at the corner of Mass Ave and Woburn Street in Lexington

18. Louisiana: Red Stick Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Red Sticks Farmers Market

Missing Louisiana? Here are 28 things we miss from Louisiana, too.

Favorite Vendors: Blue Ribbon Pies, D’Agostino’s Pasta, GoYaYa’s Crepes

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8am–12pm at 5th and Main Streets in Baton Rouge

19. Maine: Bar Harbor’s Eden Farmer’s Market

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Photo courtesy of Bar Harbor’s Eden Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Don’t fall into the stereotypes. Here are 17 must-try foods in Maine to try that aren’t lobster rolls.

Favorite Vendors: Bread Box Bakery, Sweet Pea Farm, Lucy’s Granola

Hours & Location: Sundays 9am-Noon from May 11 to October 26 at the YMCA Parking Lot on Main St in Bar Harbor

20. Maryland: Potomac Village Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Potomac Village Farmers Market on Facebook

No worries. Use this handy guide to olives.

Favorite Vendors: Salt River Lobster, All Things Olive, PizzaBrama

Hours & Location: Thursdays 2pm-6:30pm from May to November in the parking lot of the Potomac United Methodist Church in Potomac

21. Massachusetts: Andover Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Andover Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Use all that new honey to make this apple peanut butter honey toast, honey.

Favorite Vendors: Eichtens Cheese, Lorence’s Berry Farm, Wolf Honey Farm

Hours & Location: Saturdays 10am-2pm from June 18 through October 8 in Andover

22. Michigan: Eastern Market

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Photo courtesy of Eastern Market Corporation on Facebook

Everything you need to know about mushrooms will help you make some good purchasing decisions.

Favorite Vendors: Five Star Cake Company, The Brinery, Give and Grow Mushrooms

Hours & Location: Saturdays 6am-4pm year-round on Russell Street in Detroit

23. Minnesota: Downtown Minneapolis Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Farmers’ Market on Facebook

In case you didn’t know, here are 7 (other) foods to thank Minnesota for.

Favorite Vendors: Buddy’s Nut Butter, T-Rex Cookie Co., Smokehouse Snacks

Hours & Location: Thursdays 6am–6pm from May 5 at Government Center, S Plaza in Minneapolis

24. Mississippi: Mississippi Farmers’ Market

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Photo Courtesy of Mississippi Farmers Market on Facebook

You can pickle that.

Favorite Vendors: Bobkat Farms, Cooper Farms and Vineyard, Cotton’s Cafe

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8am-2pm year-round on High Street in Jackson

25. Missouri: City Market at Kansas City River Market

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Photo courtesy of Yummylicious Cookie Company on Facebook

Turn that ~stale~ French baguette into French bread smores.

Favorite Vendors: Bread of Life, Yummylicious Cookie Company, Jisa’s Cheese

Hours & Location: Sundays 8am-3pm; Saturdays 6:30am-3pm; Mondays-Fridays 8am-4:30pm at East 5th Street in Kansas City

26. Montana: Whitefish Downtown Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market on Facebook

Adventurous enough to try horned melon fruit? We were.

Favorite Vendors: Wicked Good Farm, Sweet No Wheat, Dixon Melons

Hours & Location: Tuesdays 5pm-7:30pm from May 31 through September 27 in Whitefish

27. Nebraska: Omaha Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Omaha Farmers’ Market on Facebook

If you’re going to bring Italy to your kitchen, make sure you know these Italian food laws.

Favorite Vendors: Volcanic Peppers, Patricia’s Shortbread, Italy in Your Kitchen

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8am-12:30pm from May 2 to October 17 in the Old Market in Omaha

28. Nevada: Papillion Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of City of Papillion, Farmer’s Market on Facebook

What really is jerky, anyway? A brief history here.

Favorite Vendors: Joe’s Beef Jerky, Buttercreams Cupcakes, The Plant Lady and Granny’s Baubles

Hours & Location: Wednesdays 5pm-8pm from June 1 to September 7 at City Park in Papillion

29. New Hampshire: Exeter Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of Bow Wow Bones on Facebook

Exeter students, come take a break at this awesome farmers’ market. And FYI: you can now minor in beer at the University of New Hampshire.

Favorite Vendors: Bow Wow Bones, Karimah’s Kitchen, Stonewall Farm

Hours & Location: Thursdays 2:15pm-6pm May 5-October 27 on Swasey Parkway in Exeter

30. New Jersey: Morristown Farmers’ Market

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Photo Courtesy of Morristown Farmers Market on Facebook

Your guide to choosing the best quality fish, here.

Favorite Vendors: Baker’s Bounty, Pickle Licious, Shore Catch

Hours & Location: Sundays 8:30am-2pm from June 16 to November 24 at Spring and Morris streets in Morristown

#SpoonTip: Everything is from New Jersey!

31. New Mexico: The Rail Yards Market

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Photo courtesy of Rail Yards Market ABQ on Facebook

Chocolate and popcorn=chocolate-drizzled popcorn.

Favorite Vendors: Chocolate Dude, Cornivore Popcorn Company, The Old Windmill Dairy

Hours & Location: Sundays 10am-2pm from May 1 to October 25 at 1st Street in Albuquerque

32. New York: Union Square Green Market

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Photo courtesy of Union Square Greenmarket on Facebook

If you’re still hungry, try these best places to grab a bite around Union Square.

Favorite Vendors: Martin’s Pretzels, Knoll Krest Farms, Berkshire Berries

Hours & Location: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8am-6pm year-round in New York City

#SpoonTip: Swing by for compost collection and weekly food book fairs!

33. North Carolina: Asheville City Market South

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Photo courtesy of Asheville City Market on Facebook

Now you can make this 5-ingredient chocolate cake to fulfill your worst chocolate cravings.

Favorite Vendors: Sugar&Snow Gelato, KT’s Orchard and Apiary, The Chocolate Lab

Hours & Location: Wednesdays 12pm-4pm from April to October in Biltmore Park Town Square in Asheville

34. North Dakota: Red River Market

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Photo courtesy of Red River Market on Facebook

Then make this all-greens panini and tell all you friends about it.

Favorite Vendors: Heart and Soil Farms, Dirt Head Microgreens, Lucid Bakery

Hours & Location: Saturdays 10am-2pm from July 9 to October 29 on Broadway and 4th Ave N in Fargo

35. Ohio: Clintonville Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Clintonville Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Pair your pasta with this healthy pesto garlic.

Favorite Vendors: Ohio City Pasta, Dan the Baker, J-Pops

Hours & Location: Saturdays 9am-noon from April 30 to November 19; Wednesdays 4pm-7pm from July 26-September 28 on N. High Street in Columbus

36. Oklahoma: Farmers Public Market

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Photo courtesy of OKC Farmers’ Market on Facebook

If the Czech delights have piqued your interest, check out these 7 underrated foods to try in Prague.

Favorite Vendors: Wildhorse Canyon Farms and Winery, Backyard Bounty Bakery, Czech Delights

Hours & Location:Saturdays 9am-2pm year-round in Oklahoma City

37. Oregon: Portland Saturday Market

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Photo courtesy of Portland Saturday Market on Facebook

The dream of the ’90s is alive in (these 7 must-try desserts) Portland.

Favorite Vendors: Benefit Brownies, Dirty Dishes, Hard Times Sauce Company

Hours & Location: Saturdays 10am-5pm; Sundays 11am-4:30pm from March to Christmas Eve at 2 SW Naito Parkway in Portland

38. Pennsylvania: Lancaster Central Market

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Photo courtesy of The Lancaster Central Market on Facebook

Didn’t get enough free samples at the farmers’ market? Find out where you can get more here.

Favorite Vendors: New York Pickles, The German Deli, Ric’s Breads

Hours & Location: Tuesdays and Fridays 6am-4pm; Saturdays 6 am-2pm year-round on N. Market Street in Lancaster

39. Rhode Island: Coastal Growers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Coastal Growers’ Market on Facebook

Your guide to roasting root vegetables, here.

Favorite Vendors: Susanna’s Ice Cream and Sorbet, The Coffee Guy, Fully Rooted

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm from May 7 to October 29 in Saunderstown

40. South Carolina: South Carolina State Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of South Carolina State Farmers Market on Facebook

Ever wonder what your spirit vegetable is? Quiz, here.

Favorite Vendors: Carolina Veg, Raybon Tomato, Dupre at the Market

Hours & Location: Mondays-Saturdays 6am-9pm; Sundays 12pm-6pm on Charleston Highway in West Columbia

41. South Dakota: Black Hills Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of Black Hills Farmers Market on Facebook

Mix up your kettle corn with these 5 sweet and savory popcorn recipes.

Favorite Vendors: Happy Hydros, Sergeant Poppers Kettle Korn and Lemonade, Essence of Coffee USA

Hours & Location: 8 am-2pm Saturdays in June; Tuesdays, Thursdays&Saturdays from July to October at Founders Park in Rapid City

42. Tennessee: Franklin Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of Franklin Farmers Market on Facebook

Strawberry honey ricotta toast, strawberry rhubarb crisp, strawberry rum sauce: you decide.

Favorite Vendors: Rocky Glade Farm, Ellie’s Old Fashioned Doughnuts, Papa C Pies

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8am-1pm from May through October in Franklin

#SpoonTip: Swing by in May for the Market’s annual strawberry festival!

43. Texas: Dallas Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Caroline Early

Love macarons? Check out 7 of the best macaron creations in the world.

Favorite Vendors: Chelles Macarons, Doc Popcorn, Betty’s Blue Ribbon Fare

Hours & Location: Mondays-Sundays 10am-6pm on S. Pearl Expressway in Dallas

#SpoonTip: Check out 9 reasons to visit this recently revamped farmers’ market!

44. Utah: Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of Downtown SLC Farmers Market on Facebook

Willing to try a ~different~ ice cream flavor? Read about the craziest ice cream flavors ever invented.

Favorite Vendors: PJK’s Creamery, Caputo’s Market, Mountain Town Olive Oil

Hours & Location: Saturdays 8am-2pm from June 11 to October 22
at Pioneer Park; Tuesdays 4 pm-Dusk from August 9 — October 18 at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City

45. Vermont: Vermont Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of The Vermont Farmers Market on Facebook

More to Vermont than maple syrup.

Favorite Vendors: Ana’s Empanadas, Fortuna’s Sausage Company, Whistlepig Farm

Hours & Location: Wednesdays 3pm-6pm; Saturdays 9am-2pm in Rutland

46. Virginia: South of the James Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of South of the James Farmers Market on Facebook

Here’s the easiest baked salmon recipe ever. You’re welcome.

Favorite Vendors: Cold Country Salmon, Josh’s Jungle, King of Pops

Hours & Location: 8am-12pm Saturdays May-October at Forest Hill Park in Richmond

47. Washington: Ballard Farmers Market

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Photo courtesy of Ballard Farmers Market on Facebook

Go make this mushroom, onion and goat cheese crostini now.

Favorite Vendors: Tapenade, Inc.; Sno-Valley Mushrooms,; Mount Baker Berry Company

Hours & Location: Sunday 10am-3 pm, year round at Ballard Avenue in Seattle

48. West Virginia: Capitol Market

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Photo courtesy of The Purple Onion on Facebook

In case you need to know if your summer produce is ripe or not

Favorite Vendors: Holl’s Swiss Chocolatier, The Purple Onion, Parson’s Produce

Hours & Location: Everyday year round at Smith Street in Charleston

49. Wisconsin: Dane County Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Dane County Farmers’ Market

Sure Wisconsin has great cheese, but here are 9 crazy (and delicious) foods it also does best.

Favorite Vendors: Cabibbo’s Bakery, Pilgrim’s Pantry, Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc.

Hours & Location: Wednesdays 8:30am-2pm April 20th-November 2nd, Saturdays 6am-2pm April 16-July 2 and July 16-November 5 in Madison

#SpoonTip: Look out for the World Naked Bike Ride on June 18.

50. Wyoming: Sheridan Farmers’ Market

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Photo courtesy of Sheridan Farmers Market on Facebook

Make your newly-purchased bbq sauce the star of these 5 recipes for the perfect summer barbecue.

Favorite Vendors: Twisted Whiskey (BBQ Sauce), Styria Bakery, High Plains Honey Co.

Hours & Location: Thursdays from 5pm-7pm July 7th-September 29th, 2016 at Grinnell Plaza in Sheridan