Here's where you can find winter farmers markets in Milwaukee and the suburbs

While the summer farmers market season is ending, there are plenty of winter farmers markets in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Germantown, Menomonee Falls and Port Washington to enjoy. Some have similar vendors as the summer, while others have new ones.

Common items at the winter markets are soap, honey, bread, eggs, beaded jewelry and jewelry of other kinds, as well as homemade gift items.

Here's where you can find winter farmers markets in and around Milwaukee:

Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market on Capitol Drive 

Kinds of vendors: Local vendors include That Salsa Lady’s gourmet salsa and chips, Olympia Granola, Pasta By Val and the Pea Pod Farm. About 40 to 45 vendors are scheduled to attend each market on a rotating basis.

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 through April 13 (including Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30)

Where: The Table (former location of Capitol Drive Lutheran Church), 5305 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee

For more information: Visit facebook.com/mcwfm

Jackson Park Farmers Market in Milwaukee

Kinds of vendors: At this one-time event, there will be bakery items, popcorn, BeerBQ, honey, micro-greens, coffee, tea, soaps, fresh meats, eggs and jewelry

When: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17 

Where: Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee (Inside the Jackson Park boat house, located on the KK River Parkway between West Forest Home Avenue and South 43rd Street)

For more information: Visit facebook.com/JPFarmersMarket

The Menomonee Falls Village Market at Menomonee Falls North Middle School

Kinds of vendors: There will be approximately 25 food vendors and five artisan vendors at each market offering locally-grown and produced goods. While market officials are still finalizing this season's vendor list, past items have included handmade jewelry, artisan bread, honey products, scones, muffins, syrup and eggs. At every market, there will be an educational activity for children and adults.

When: The markets will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select Saturdays. The schedule for 2024 is Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, March 2, March 16, April 6 and April 20.

Where: Menomonee Falls North Middle School, N88 W16750 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls

For more information: Visit facebook.com/mfvillagemarket

Waukesha Winter Farmers Market at Martha Merrell's Books and at Plowshare Fair Market Trade Marketplace

Kinds of vendors: Organic produce, baked goods, soaps, coffee, and pottery from local vendors including Fix Soap Company, Blackberry Hill Farm Produce and Honey Bee Artisans. 

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday from Nov. 4 to March 30

Where: Waukesha Winter Farmers Market is at two places in Downtown Waukesha this year; people can walk to both. Martha Merrell’s Books, 231 W. Main St., and Plowshare Fair Trade Marketplace, 219 W. Main St.

For more information: Visit facebook.com/Waukeshawinterfarmersmarket

Chef Pam's Winter Farmers Market in Waukesha

Kinds of vendors: Plant-based cookies from Vegan Baker’s Man, alcohol-infused ice cream from Crème de Liqueur, Buzzy Bees Honey, Sunrise Acai Bowls, Pop's Kettle Corn and 25 more local artisans. For the first time, the market will sell homemade soup.

When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month from Nov. 4 to April 20.

Where: Chef Pam’s Kitchen, 280 W. Main St., Waukesha 

For more information: Visit facebook.com/chefpamskitchenwaukesha

Winter Market with Live Reindeer at Wendland Nursery in Germantown

Kinds of vendors: Local artists, crafters, coffee, hot cocoa and photos with reindeer. 

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 (a photo line can begin at 10:30 a.m.)

Where: Wendland Nursery, W172 N10415 Division Road, Germantown. This event is outside and is weather permitting.

For more information: Visit facebook.com/wendlandnursery

Port Washington Winter Market at Inventors Brewpub

Kinds of vendors: Rotating vendors include Winterspring Organic Farm, Seven Hills Honey, Valley Girl Farm CBD Products and Karl’s Copper Art. 

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., two Saturdays each month from Nov. 4 until April 20

Where: Inventors Brewpub, 435 N. Lake St., Port Washington

For more information: Visit portwashingtonwintermarket.squarespace.com

Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy.

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