The Ithaca Farmers Market has been crowned the nation’s best, topping Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, according to the Ithaca Journal. Since 1973, the market has served as a hub for locally sourced goods, with all products coming from within 30 miles of the city.
What truly distinguishes Ithaca’s market is its international food stalls, handpicked artisan vendors, and quirky community events—most notably the beloved Rutabaga Curl, which draws winter crowds for root vegetable antics. Locals and tourists flock to the lakeside pavilion each weekend for food, crafts, and fun.
Open April through December, the market is more than a place to shop—it’s a celebration of Ithaca’s community spirit and creative flair.
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