Featuring homemade, homegrown and handcrafted items
2026 Market Dates
Saturdays from May 30 through October 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. (no market on July 4) and Wednesdays from July 1 through September 2 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The farmers market is open rain or shine on the corner of Dodge and Nebraska Street in Algona on the Carnegie Lawn. If extreme weather occurs that does not safely allow the market to operate, this will be announced on the Kossuth County Farmers Market Facebook page and shared with KLGA radio (92.7).
The Kossuth County Farmers Market offers locally grown produce, jellies and jams, fresh-baked breads and treats, popcorn, snacks, homemade crafts and much more. Stop by to see what’s new! Follow the market on Facebook for updates and events.
Vendor info
Interested in becoming a vendor at the Kossuth County Farmers Market? Download the vendor guidelines and waiver. Vendors may pay a daily rate or a full season fee to participate in the market. Advance notice is required to participate as a vendor.
Rules for Iowa farmers markets are determined by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. To learn more about these rules, visit: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/food-hotels/farmers-markets.
Basic Vendor Rules
- A bell or horn will sound to indicate the start of the market, please do not sell items before the market begins.
- Vendors may have up to 3 tables along the sidewalk, with additional tables on the grass, if needed.
- Food items must be displayed off the ground.
- All food vendors are asked to display a sign with the vendor’s business name, address, city, state and zip code. This sign may be handwritten.
- All food items must comply with the State of Iowa rules and guidelines for farmers markets and baked goods.
- Vendors are responsible for their own tables, chairs, tents/canopies, extension cords or other items. Limited access to electricity is available onsite.
- Vendors may not bring pets or animals to the market, drive or park on the grass or use tobacco, cigarettes or alcohol while selling at the market.
- Please clean up your area after the market ends.
Vendor Benefits
- Vendors receive an assigned spot for the market season. Please remain in that general area for the season. Small adjustments do occur, as not all vendors attend every week.
- Plastic bags are provided by the Iowa Farmers Market Association and Iowa Farm Bureau to vendors while supplies last.
- Vendor fees help pay for operational and promotional expenses, including Kossuth County Farmers Market coupons. These may be accepted by any market vendor and will be redeemed by the market manager.
More vendor resources
For fresh produce growers, learn about the training and requirements to accept vouchers from the Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
For baked goods and home-canned items, vendors must follow State of Iowa guidelines for cottage foods, which includes labeling requirements.
