The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market will officially kick off its 15th season tomorrow, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive.

The market, which is operated by the Fondy Food Center, exists to support local producers as well as to help the local community to continue to eat local foods even after the peak season has passed. 

"We were hoping the winter market would launch this season inside of our offices at 2102 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, in the Lindsay Heights Neighborhood," notes Fondy Food Center Executive Director Venice Williams.  But she says that the reconstruction needed to accommodate the market has not been completed.

Nonetheless, there's much to look forward to at this year's market.

Guests will find vendors offering high quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry and dairy products along with items like baked goods, jams, cider, honey and a variety of health and wellness products. 

This year's market will also see an expansion to the lower level of The Table to accommodate additional hot food vendors, more seating for patrons and additional community activities.

Guests will also notice an increased presence from Fondy Farmers. This weekend’s market will feature produce from Fondy vendors including Craigland Farms, Brehmer's Produce, Lucky Cuisine, Miss Rose’s Watkins Products, Pea Pod Farms, Vang Family Garden, Lily Bells Fine Dining, and House of Vitali-tea.

In addition to the market, guests can reflect upon Milwaukee Food Journeys, a collaborative art exhibit inspired by the stories of hundreds of Milwaukeeans that highlights issues of food access and food justice. The exhibit, which features work from LUNA and TRUE Skool artists, will hold its opening reception at the Nov. 4 market and will be on display through April 13, 2024.

The Winter Farmers Market takes place every Saturday, Nov. 4 through April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SNAP Benefits are accepted.

For more information and updates throughout the season, follow Milwaukee Farmers Market on Facebook.