Where to Pick Up Fresh Produce for Your Thanksgiving Dinner in Saint Louis, MO
When crafting this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, why resort to canned goods, frozen vegetables, and grocery-store produce from afar? Add the flavor back into your food by using fresh, organic produce from your local area. While many of the region’s farmers markets and fresh produce stands are closed for the season, we have the lowdown on where you can still get flavorful homegrown fruits and vegetables and other goods. If you’d like to spice up your Thanksgiving meal, check out one of the following markets in the St. Louis area.
Historic Soulard Farmers Market
One of the best farmers markets in the area is Soulard Farmers Market, located at 720 Carroll St. in St. Louis. Because the market is closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, you’ll need to get your produce Wednesday through Saturday. The market is an amalgam of area vendors and farmers, all selling their handcrafted wares and freshly grown produce and other foods. When you arrive, park along Lafayette Street or Carroll Street, or grab a coveted spot in the free parking lot across the street.
Once you’re inside, check out the northwest wing to see the local farmers, produce vendors, dry goods, and peanuts, or stop by the southeast wing for other organic produce, cheese, baked goods, and pastas. The market also has plenty of meat and fish vendors for tasty turkey alternatives.