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Lake Area Farmers Markets

Morgan County Farmers Market

Opens: May 7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: 600 North Hunter St., Versailles/Morgan County Library

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Held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, this market brings in a variety of vendors with items that may include baked goods, homemade household items, soaps, food, clothing and flowers. Held through September.

Eldon Farmers Market

Opens: April 29, 3-6 p.m.

Where: Rock Island Park

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Held every Friday through September. Vendors offering homegrown and homemade products will be set up selling everything from baked goods to handmade soap and decor.

Last year an average of 15 vendors came to the market each week. This year, organizers say they expect about 10 more.

Camdenton Farmers Market

Opens: May 4, 3-7 p.m.

Where: Rodeo Road, across from Camdenton Middle School (next to Head Start) Facebook: Farmers Market in Camdenton

New this year, this farmers market is being offered every Wednesday through September to give the community the opportunity to shop for fresh items during the week. One of the vendors who attended the market on the Camdenton Square for years decided to branch off and host another market mid-week. Shoppers will find potted herbs, jelly, baked goods, dog treats, fresh eggs, wagyu beef, and vegetables and fruit in season. The bulk of summer produce will arrive in late May or June.

Make sure to check out Marley’s Marvelous Garden where 11-year-old Marley will be selling sunflowers with proceeds going to Ukraine.

It’s a sure sign of summer when farmers markets begin opening up around the Lake area. Each one is unique and has different items to offer. If you are looking for local, home-made, and fun items these markets have a wide selection of crafts, baked goods, produce and other merchandise from local vendors. Check out our list of where to go this season.

Above; Osage Beach Farmers Market. Below: Farris Fruit and Vegetable Market in Camdenton.

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Camdenton Farmers Market on the Square

Opens: May 7, 7 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Camdenton Square

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Held every Saturday through September, rain or shine, there are usually between 12-15 vendors at this market every week. Expect to see several produce vendors; pork, chicken, goat, and beef vendors, pies and sweets, country crafts, Missouri pecans, eggs, coffee, plants and succulents, local artisans and honey. Everything is locally grown and made.

Osage Beach Farmers Market

Opens: May 21, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace/First Bank of the Lake parking lot

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Open every Saturday from May until early September, the market will have fresh produce, eggs, locally-raised meat, baked goods, food truck breakfast and lunch, and a variety of handmade items. Vendors come from across central Missouri, and everything they sell is raised/grown/made by them.

Above: Eldon Farmers Market.

Other Markets

Farris Fruit and Vegetable Market

Open: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: 1715 North Business Hwy. 5, Camdenton

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For the last 50 years, Farris Fruit and Vegetable Market has been open during the season offering as much local products as possible from produce to honey and baked goods. This time of year, there are lots of plant baskets, annuals and perennials, and farm eggs. A large selection of canned goods like jellies and pickled items are available. Pies and cookies come from Barbie’s Bake Shop in Barnett.

Soon you’ll find tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, zucchini, yellow squash and cucumbers.

Sunrise Farm Market

a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: 14539 N. State Hwy. 5, Sunrise Beach

Facebook: Sunrise Farm Market Open: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9

For 24 years, Sunrise Farm Market has been a stop-in for locals and visitors passing by on Hwy. 5. You’ll find a unique selection of rod iron, plants and fresh goods.

One of the more popular items is the eclectic selection of wrought iron and pottery, garden decor and signs. Plants, perennials and annuals, plant baskets and potted plants, and seasonal produce are always available.

Homemade Mennonite cream and fruit pies, cookies, sweat breads, and canned goods are also always in stock.

This time of year, potatoes and onions are plentiful with locally-grown asparagus, leaf lettuce and oyster mushrooms coming in soon.

It’s one of those markets where you are sure to find a little bit of everything and something unique.