Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market
Farmers market in Peninsula, Ohio
Visiting Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market
- Address
- 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH
- Hours
- Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm Rain or shine!
Markets are seasonal — always confirm before a long drive.
- Season
- 05/03/2025 to 10/25/2025As last published by the market for 2025 — this season's dates may differ.
- From the market
- Meet your neighbors, chat with local farmers, and forge new friendships as you browse the bounty of the season. Laughter and lively music fill the air, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Hike, bike, or drive in, then spread a blanket and soak up the sunshine. This summer market is a celebration of community. It\'s about appreciating the land, the farmers\' passion, and the joy of connecting with those who share our love for fresh, local food.
- Vendors
- 55 reported by the market
- Finding it
- The Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market takes place at Howe Meadow in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the park while browsing our market. We have a large open field with a convenient gravel driveway and additional natural grass field parking for your ease.
- Set-up
- Federal/state government building grounds
- Website
- cvfm.org
Paying at this market
SNAP / EBT is accepted. The market accepts EBT at a central location
Nutrition programs
- WIC Farmers Market
- WIC
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- Accept EBT at a central location
Payment accepted
- Cash
- Debit card/Credit card
Payment and benefit details come from the market's own USDA listing and can change season to season.
How the food here is grown
Growing practices reported by vendors at Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market:
- Organic (USDA Certified)
- Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic
- Certified "Naturally Grown"
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified
- No antibiotics
- Non-GMO
- No hormones
- No pesticides
- Grass Fed
- Pasture-raised/free-range animals
- Humane treatment of animals
- Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.
- Kosher
- Halal
"Organic (USDA Certified)" means at least one vendor holds certification — it does not certify the market itself.
What's sold at Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market
Product categories the market reported to the USDA across its 55 vendors. Individual stalls vary week to week with what is in season.
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Bedding plants
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Crafts/woodworking items
- Cut flowers
- Dairy products.
- Eggs
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Grains/flour
- Honey
- Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
- Maple products
- Mushrooms
- Nursery stock (trees)
- Pet food
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Tofu/non-animal protein
- Wine, spirits, beer, hard cider
About this market
Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets’ (CVFM) works to provide access to and education about sustainable foods and agriculture to the communities in Northeast Ohio by building connections between our community with the producers of locally grown food. CVFM was established in 2022 to continue the operation of the long-running Countryside farmers markets in Howe Meadow and at Old Trail School, both located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. These vibrant farmers markets have been in operation since 2004 and have been growing steadily since their inception. CVFM MARKET IMPACT: During our Summer market in Howe Meadow (May-October) we connect on average 2,500 (peak 3,000) members of our community to producers of local food. During our Winter market at Old Trail School (November-April) we have on average 600 shoppers per market (peak 1,000). Provide consistent sales outlet for 70 local farms and businesses.
Questions about Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market
- Where is Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market?
- Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market is at 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH. The Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market takes place at Howe Meadow in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the park while browsing our market. We have a large open field with a convenient gravel driveway and additional natural grass field parking for your ease.
- Does Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market accept SNAP or EBT?
- Yes. The USDA listing for Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market records SNAP/EBT acceptance — accept ebt at a central location. Confirm with the market before you shop, as programs change between seasons.
- When is Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market open?
- Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm Rain or shine!. The market runs 05/03/2025 to 10/25/2025. Farmers markets are seasonal, so check before travelling.
- What can you buy at Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market?
- Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market reports 24 product categories to the USDA: Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Bedding plants, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Coffee/tea, Crafts/woodworking items, Cut flowers, Dairy products., Eggs, Fresh/dried herbs, Grains/flour, Honey, Juices/non-alcoholic ciders, Maple products, Mushrooms, Nursery stock (trees), Pet food, Poultry/fowl meat and products, Prepared foods, Red/other non-poultry meat and products, Soap/body care products, Tofu/non-animal protein, Wine, spirits, beer, hard cider. It lists 55 vendors.
- Does Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market have organic produce?
- Vendors at Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market report: Organic (USDA Certified), Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Certified "Naturally Grown", Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., Kosher, Halal. Certification applies to individual vendors, not to the market as a whole.
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Farmers Market Atlas lists Cuyahoga Valley Summer Farmers Market from the market's own entry in the public USDA directory. We are not affiliated with the market. Details change — confirm hours and payment options with the market itself.