Why Do We Have a Farmers Market?
The Engagement and Economic Empowerment Team is working to bring fresh, healthy, and culturally appropriate food to marginalized communities in South Bend.
Low-income, minority, and rural communities are disproportionately burdened with food insecurity and experience higher rates of nutritional-based illnesses. St. Joseph County has a food insecurity rate of 12.9%, which means that 34,870 residents do not have access to fresh, healthy, affordable food.

2025 Market Dates
The Linden Avenue Farmerโs Market is closed for the season, but we are back next spring for the 2025 season!
In 2025, the markets have been moved to the MLK Dream Center located at 1522 Linden Ave, South Bend, IN, 46628.
Saturday, May 10th., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 14th., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 12th., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, August 9th., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 13th., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Interested in becoming a vendor?
The City of South Bend is now accepting your vendor application for the 2025 Market.
Please contact us with questions regarding the 2025 Farmerโs Market via email eee@southbendin.gov or call 574-235-9449
ENGAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT TEAM | Department of Community Investment | City of South Bend