Ithaca Farmers Market is a member-run cooperative at Steamboat Landing in Ithaca, New York, where local producers sell food, plants, and art. Its pavilion markets run on a seasonal schedule, so check the usual pattern and confirm current details before setting out.
- Location: 545 Third Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.
- Saturday pattern: April through December; hours vary by month.
- Sunday pattern: May through November; hours vary by month.
- Getting there: TCAT Routes 13 and 17 drop off near the market.
Where is the market at Steamboat Landing?
The market’s covered pavilion is at 545 Third Street, on Ithaca’s waterfront at Steamboat Landing. A two-star inn in Ithaca is one local accommodation option.
The cooperative’s members produce or grow their goods within 30 miles of the pavilion. The market’s first Saturday market opened in 1973.
The 8-mile Cayuga Waterfront Trail connects Steamboat Landing with Stewart Park and Cass Park. For more ideas around the water, browse this guide to Ithaca’s beaches and waterfront.
When is the Ithaca Farmers Market open?
The pavilion market typically runs on Saturdays from April through December and Sundays from May through November, with hours changing by month. The covered pavilion operates in rainy and snowy weather through most of December.
Opening hours
- Saturday: 9 AM–3 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM–2 PM
- Monday to Friday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
There is no single year-round opening time to plan around. Check the official site before you go for the market’s schedule and any changes. The schedule can also help you choose between a Saturday and Sunday visit.
What can you find at the market?
Market offerings span farm products, prepared food, and handmade goods. You can look for fresh vegetables and fruit, farm-raised meat, eggs and dairy, honey, jelly, sauces, bread, and baked goods. Other offerings include live plants, hot food, wine, hard apple cider, mushroom spirits, and art.
The cooperative groups vendors into agriculture, food, and artisan categories. Businesses apply and go through a jurying process to participate. Offerings and vendor participation can change from week to week and by season, so a particular stall or product may not be there every time.
For eligible non-prepared, non-heated foods, EBT benefits can be exchanged at the market office for $1 and $5 tokens. Some vendors accept cards, and an ATM is in the pavilion near the market office.
How do you get to the market and use the waterfront?
TCAT Routes 13 and 17 drop off near Steamboat Landing. Check TCAT’s schedule and map for transit details before you travel. The market’s getting-there map shows parking options; if the lot is full, roadside shoulders outside the entrance and the DMV lot at Third and Hancock Streets are alternatives identified by the market.
The pavilion is wheelchair-accessible and has a wooden floor throughout. Vehicles can drop off people with disabilities beside the main entrances. Dogs are not allowed inside during Saturday or Sunday markets, but are welcome outside on the waterfront grounds.
For water access, the market has six small, shallow slips for motorboats. The end of the dock is reserved for the Discover Cayuga Lake tour boat, while a small launch area is available for kayaks, canoes, and other non-power vessels.
The 8-mile Cayuga Waterfront Trail links the market with Stewart Park and Cass Park; the guide to Ithaca Commons and downtown covers another part of the city to pair with a visit.
FAQs
Is the Ithaca Farmers Market open year-round?
Open Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday to Friday. The pavilion market follows a seasonal schedule: from April through December and from May through November. Hours vary by month.
Does the market operate in bad weather?
The covered pavilion operates in rainy and snowy weather through most of December. Some uncovered satellite markets may be canceled for bad weather.
Can you bring a dog to the market?
Dogs are not allowed inside the pavilion during Saturday or Sunday markets. They are welcome outside on the waterfront grounds.
Is the pavilion wheelchair-accessible?
Yes. The pavilion is wheelchair-accessible, and vehicles can drop off people with disabilities beside its main entrances.