The YLNI Farmers Market is a producer-only market, meaning that our vendors personally make or grow the products they sell. Every vendor is local, coming from Allen or surrounding counties.
When YLNI revived the market nearly 15 years ago we had 4-6 vendors; we now host more than 150 week in and week out. On average, the market connects 10,000 visitors each week with fresh and unique local produce, plants, meats, baked goods, and homemade crafts. The market also operates year round with a robust winter market, starting in November.
Our Markets
Summer Market
Summer 2024 YLNI Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9am-1pm in May-September
Winter Market
Winter 2025 YLNI Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9am-1pm in October-April (subject to change)
Notable Achievements / Awards
- Was voted Indiana's Best Farmer's Market in 2022
- Was voted Fort Wayne’s Best Farmers Market (by the Readers Choice) four years in a row: 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022
- Has partnered with Taste of the Arts, Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle, Kickstart, PranaYoga, and many other events and organizations
Historical Facts
The YLNI Farmers Market represents an important part of Fort Wayne’s history. It is an ongoing tradition that’s been alive in the heart of our city for more than a century. Here’s why:
- Located in the oldest public space in Fort Wayne (at the corner of Barr and Wayne Streets)
- The original Barr Street Market operated continuously from the 1840s-1950s
- In its heyday, the Market stretched for 2 city blocks and had several permanent buildings
The YLNI Farmers Market proudly holds the title of Indiana's top choice, clinching the #1 spot in 2022 and 2023, and ranking an impressive #3 in the Midwest and #6 Nationwide, according to the esteemed American Farmland Trust. Additionally, our Farmers Market has been honored as Fort Wayne's premier destination by the Readers' Choice Awards for an unprecedented five consecutive years, from 2019 to 2023.
YLNI is a volunteer-based organization. Get involved and volunteer!