Northern Kentucky farmer’s markets to visit as the weather warms up

Spring is finally here – and that means fresh local veggies, fruits and more are available at markets throughout the region.

Scroll through to learn about some great Northern Kentucky farmer’s markets to check out.

Boone County

Burlington

Boone County Farmers’ Market, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington

Open now, seven days a week through October; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Summer hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day); 859-586-6101.

Campbell County

Alexandria

Campbell County Farmers’ Market — Alexandria, 7634 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria

Open starting May 19, Fridays through October; 3 to 6 p.m. (takes WIC, SNAP and Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program)

Bellevue

Bellevue Beach Park Farmers’ Market, Bellevue Beach Park, 643-665 Frank Benke Way, Bellevue

Third Sundays: July 16, August 20, September 17 and October 15; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (includes music and live animals)

Fort Thomas

Fort Thomas Farmers’ Market, 801 Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas (Mess Hall in Tower Park)

Opens April 12 through December; 3 to 6 p.m.;  (hours extended to 7 p.m. June to September; takes SNAP)

Highland Heights

Campbell County Farmers’ Market — Highland Heights, 3504 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights (Highland Heights Senior Citizens Activity Center)

Open starting May 16, Tuesdays through October; 3 to 6 p.m. (takes WIC, SNAP and Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program)

Newport

Campbell County Farmers’ Market — Newport, 709 Monmouth St., Newport (next to Pepper Pod Restaurant)

Open starting May 20, Saturdays through October; 9 a.m. to noon. (takes WIC, SNAP and Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program)

Kenton County

Covington

Covington Farmers’ Market, Braxton Brewery, 27 W. 7^th St., Covington

Open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (parking at Hotel Covington, 24 E. 7^th St.; participates in the Kentucky Double Dollars program for SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. )

Crestview Hills

City of Crestview Hills Farmers’ Market, 2718 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills (at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church)

Opens May 30 through Labor Day, Tuesdays, 2 to 6 p.m.; 859-341-7373.

Erlanger

Dixie Farmers’ Market, 116 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger (at Erlanger Baptist Church)

Opens April 27 through October, Thursdays, 2 to 6 p.m.; 859-727-2525 (accepts WIC)

Fort Mitchell

The Market at Fort Mitchell, 75 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell

Opens May 6, Saturdays through October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 859-393-8477.

Independence

Independence Farmers’ Market, 2001 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence

Opens May 6, Saturdays through October, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; [email protected]