Capital City Farmers Market
Capital City Farmers Market is a farmers market in Dover, DE, open on Wednesdays (June to September). It sets up in a local government building grounds.
| June to September | Wednesday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 West Loockerman Street (Loockerman Way Plaza), Dover, DE 19904 Loockerman Way Plaza which is on Loockerman Street and is next to Gold Fleece Tavern. Directions |
| Vendors | About 10 |
| Food assistance | WIC, SNAP, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program |
| Payment | Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | downtowndoverpartnership.com · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated August 2020. Times can change between seasons. The market's own website or Facebook page has the current schedule. If the market closed or moved, tell us through the suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Crafts/woodworking items
- Cut flowers
- Eggs
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Soap/body care products
Growing methods listed: Organic (USDA Certified).
For your market haul
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Illustration No more plastic Organic cotton mesh produce bags (12+1) Light washable bags with the tare weight printed on, so vendors can weigh your greens right in the bag. View on Amazon -
Illustration No more plastic Organic cotton mesh produce bags (12+1) Light washable bags with the tare weight printed on, so vendors can weigh your greens right in the bag. View on Amazon
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Pick your own near Dover
Farms nearby where you pick your own fruit, flowers or pumpkins:
- Bobola Farm & Florist Dover, DE · 1 mi · Strawberries, Pumpkins, Corn maze
- John's Produce Dover, DE · 2 mi · Strawberries
- Fifer Orchards Wyoming, DE · 4 mi · Strawberries, Blueberries, Apples
- Hundred Acre Farms Smyrna, DE · 11 mi · Strawberries, Blackberries
- Twisted Steel Cattle Company Harrington, DE · 16 mi · Strawberries
Frequently asked questions
When is Capital City Farmers Market open?
June to September: Wednesday 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update August 2020).
Does Capital City Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP and also WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Capital City Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, crafts/woodworking items, cut flowers, eggs and fresh/dried herbs and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Capital City Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Bobola Farm & Florist in Dover, about 1 miles away, with strawberries, pumpkins and corn maze.