We celebrate these farmers markets during National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 2 to 8, 2026. My farmers market often includes fruits and vegetables, prepared food, arts and crafts, cut flowers, baked goods, and handcrafted items. The first recorded “farmers market” in the U.S. opened in 1634 in Boston. Counting smaller, seasonal, or newly established local community stands, estimates are as high as 10,000. What will you buy from your farmers market this week?