Celebrate farmers market week Aug. 2-8

Once a week in the summertime, brightly colored 10x10 tents pop up in a corner parking lot in my community. Under each one of those tents is a producer, crafter, or small business owner who has tables of goods for sale.

We celebrate these farmers markets during National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 2 to 8, 2026.

My farmers market often includes fruits and vegetables, prepared food, arts and crafts, cut…