There's nothing quite like farmers' market season in Iowa and Illinois. From the riverfront views of the Quad Cities to historic downtown Dubuque, local markets bring communities together with fresh produce, handmade goods, live music, and family-friendly events. 

If you're looking for 2026 farmers' markets dates in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities, this guide covers the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Iowa CIty. Muscatine, Burlington, DeWitt, Clinton, and Dubuque, all in one place. 

Quad Cities (Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, & Rock Island)

The Quad Cities area features several vibrant farmers' markets, including options that generate year-round. 

Freight House Farmers' Market | Located along the Mississippi River in Davenport, this is one of the largest and most popular markets in the region | Saturdays: 8:00AM -1:00PM (indoors until 2:00PM) | Sundays: 10:00AM-2:00PM | May thru late October | Indoor market operates year-round

Bettendorf Farmers' Market | Fresh produce, delicious baked goods, and unique handmade crafts | Mondays & Thursdays: 2:30PM-5:30PM | Saturdays: 8:00AM-Noon

QC Farmers' Market | Local farmers and food producers downtown Rock Island | Saturdays: 10:00AM-Noon | May 31 thru October 25

Mercado on Fifth | Mercado on Fifth is a non-profit organization that blends food, culture, music, and vendors for a lively summer Friday night experience in downtown Moline | Fridays: 5:00PM-10:00PM | May to October | $5 cash admission for ages 13-64

Cedar Rapids Area

Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers' Market | One of the largest markets in the region, featuring over 200 vendors weekly. You'll find local produce, artisan goods, plants, crafts, and live entertainment throughout downtown | Saturdays: 7:30AM-Noon | May 30 thru September 19

Hiawatha Farmers' Market | Guthridge Park | Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked goods, honey, meat, arts and crafts, and more! | Sundays: 10:00AM-1:00PM | First Sunday in May thru last Sunday in October

Marion Farmers' Market | Willowood Park | Locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, homemade crafts and much more | Saturdays: 8:00AM-11:00AM | May thru September

Bauhoefener Red Barn Market | Roadside farm market | Tuesday thru Saturday

Iowa City & Coralville

Iowa City Downtown Farmers' Market | Located in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp in downtown Iowa City, you can expect local produce, baked goods, meat and dairy products, artisanal foods, handmade crafts, and often live music | Saturdays: 7:30AM-Noon | May 2 thru October 31

Coralville Farmers' Market - Held at Iowa River Landing | Wednesdays: 4:30PM-6:30PM | June thru October

Muscatine

Muscatine Area Farmers' Market | A community-centered market featuring over 30 vendors during the outdoor season and up to 60 vendors during indoor events | Kick Off to Spring indoor event: March 21, 10:00AM-2:00PM | Outdoor Season: Saturdays, 7:30AM-11:30AM; May 2 thru October 1

Burlington

Jefferson Street Farmers' Market | Local produce, baked and canned goods, plants, crafts, food vendors, and live entertainment | Thursdays: 4:30PM-7:00PM | May 7 thru September 24

DeWitt

DeWitt Farmers' Market | A year-round central market with more than 60 vendors offering locally grown produce, meats, honey, handmade crafts, weekly food trucks, and children's activities | Outdoor Season Thursdays: 3:30PM-6:30PM | Mid May thru October | Indoor Season November thru April with special St Patrick's Day (March 12) and Easter (April 2) events

Dubuque

Dubuque Farmers' Market | Dating back to 1845, Dubuque's market is Iowa's oldest farmers' market. With a strong local grower-only focus, you'll find fresh produce, farm-raised meats and eggs, baked goods, flowers, plants, and artisan products | Saturdays, 7:00AM-Noon | May through September

Farmers's markets are more than just a place to shop. They reflect the lifestyle, energy, and sense of community that makes the Quad Cities and surrounding areas such a great place to call home.

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