The YLNI Farmers Market is a producer-only market, meaning that our vendors personally make or grow the products they sell. Every vendor is local, coming from Allen or surrounding counties.
Summer 2025 YLNI Farmers Market will run every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm in May-September ... Watch our socials for updates and news as we near Summer 2025!
The market supports YLNI's mission by creating an environment for community, professional, and social engagement, through live music (from local musicians), activities for kids, and accessibility to local non-profit organizations.
The YLNI Farmers Market is run largely by volunteers who are passionate about engaging our community head-on and making a positive impact on the places in which we work and live.
Historical Facts
The YLNI Farmers Market represents an important part of Fort Wayne’s history. It is an ongoing tradition that’s been alive in the heart of our city for more than a century. Here’s why:
- Located in the oldest public space in Fort Wayne (at the corner of Barr and Wayne Streets)
- The original Barr Street Market operated continuously from the 1840s-1950s
- In its heyday, the Market stretched for 2 city blocks and had several permanent buildings
The YLNI Farmers Market proudly holds the title of Indiana's top choice, clinching the #1 spot in 2022 and 2023, and holds impressive rankings in the Midwest and Nationwide categories, according to the esteemed American Farmland Trust. Additionally, our Farmers Market has been honored as Fort Wayne's premier destination by the Readers' Choice Awards for an unprecedented five consecutive years, from 2019 to 2023.
YLNI is a volunteer-based organization. Get involved and volunteer!