Cuyahoga Valley WINTER Farmers Market
Cuyahoga Valley WINTER Farmers Market is a farmers market in Akron, OH, open on Saturdays (November to April). It sets up in a educational institution.
| November to April | Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| Address | 2315 Ira Rd, Akron, OH 44333 The winter market continues to bring you fresh, local goodness even when the weather turns chilly. We're located indoors at Old Trail School downstairs in the gym for a comfortable shopping experience. Please note:… Directions |
| Vendors | About 30 |
| Food assistance | WIC, SNAP, WIC Farmers Market, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program |
| Payment | Cash, Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | cvfm.org · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated August 2025. Before you drive out, confirm the day and hours with the market itself; small markets change their schedule often. You can send corrections through our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- 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
- 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
Growing methods listed: 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.
About the 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.
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
Market day checklist
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Pick your own near Akron
Close by, you can also pick your own:
- Greenfield Berry Farm Boston Heights, OH · 3 mi · Blueberries, Sunflowers
- Hillside Orchard & Farm Market Brunswick, OH · 10 mi · Blueberries, Apples, Pumpkins
- Walnut Drive Gardens Mogadore, OH · 14 mi · Strawberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes
- Rittman Orchards Doylestown, OH · 15 mi · Apples, Blackberries, Raspberries
- Geig's Orchard Seville, OH · 18 mi · Apples, Pumpkins
More farmers markets nearby
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Sat · May–Oct
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Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Apr–Nov
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Sat 9 AM–12 PM · May–Oct
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Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Jan–Mar
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Wed 3 PM–6 PM · May–Oct
Frequently asked questions
When is Cuyahoga Valley WINTER Farmers Market open?
November to April: Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update August 2025).
Does Cuyahoga Valley WINTER Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP and also WIC, WIC Farmers Market and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Cuyahoga Valley WINTER Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, crafts/woodworking items, cut flowers and dairy products and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Cuyahoga Valley WINTER Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Greenfield Berry Farm in Boston Heights, about 3 miles away, with blueberries and sunflowers.