our mission

At the Uptown Farmers Market, we’re committed to nourishing a vibrant, healthy community by bringing local, sustainable and mostly organic or pesticide-free produce to Uptown, along with artisan baked goods, ready-to-love meals, live music and a whole lot more.

history

The seeds for new Uptown Farmers Market were planted in 2023, when the East Isles Neighborhood Association (EINA) paused its farmers market. In its place, a number of pop-up markets appeared, but the response from community was clear: Uptown needed a larger, more central and more collaborative market. What followed was a groundswell of community support—from residents, small businesses, local leaders and eight neighborhood associations.

we love local

• We contribute to the success of local food growers, bakers, and makers by supporting local entrepreneurs and artisans.

• We strive to include women and minority-owned businesses to further an equitable marketplace. More than half of our vendors are women-owned businesses.

• We vet the quality of sourcing, production and growing practices of our vendors.

• We provide educational opportunities related to food, rain gardens, sustainability and zero waste.