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Visit Cuyahoga Valley Farms and Markets

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

A shopper reaches over table of vegetables to pay a smiling female vendor in embroidered shirt.
Shopping for fresh produce at Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market.

NPS / Rick Santich

Farmers Markets

Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets is a non-profit partner of the park that hosts markets on Saturday mornings throughout the year. From May through October, the market is outdoors at Howe Meadow. From November through April, it is indoors at Old Trail School. Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets website for more details about their markets and vendors.

Park Farms

Agriculture has long been an important part of life in the Cuyahoga Valley. Today, there are eight farms that operate on land leased from the national park. They grow and raise a diverse array of crops and heritage breed animals, using sustainable methods appropriate for a national park.

Several of the farms have roadside stands or host events throughout the year. Because they are working farms, most are not open to the public except during events. Look for signs at each farm or check their websites and social media accounts for more information. An overview of each one is below.

Greenfield Berry Farm

Greenfield Berry Farm features pick-your-own blueberries, aronia berries, and sunflowers. In addition, they offer a vegetable community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, pussy willows, tulips, and honey. Daniel Greenfield is also an environmental educator who hosts farm-based educational tours and field trips.

Keleman Point Farm

This sustainable farmstead produces beef, pork, and heritage-breed turkeys for Thanksgiving; Tennessee fainting goats; cashmere fiber; and eggs. Stop by their Farm Market stand for seasonal items, available year-round.

The Neitenbach Farm

Neitenbach Farm uses biodynamic farming methods and combines vegetable crops with culinary and medicinal herbs. They sell their products through an on-farm stand and offer a unique CSA. In addition, Pamela offers her herbal tinctures, teas, and salves as well as healing, holistic body work.

Oxbow Orchard

Oxbow Orchard is a diversified farm that uses regenerative agriculture principles. They raise Icelandic sheep, chickens, and turkey as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables, seedlings, and flowers. They have a farmstand and a local food shop.

Purplebrown Farmstead

Purplebrown Farmstead grows a resilient and productive food forest. This includes cider apples, diverse fruits and nuts, vegetables, herbs, flowers, mushrooms, and complementary animal products.

Sarah’s Vineyard

The Lytz family operates a vineyard, winery, and art gallery at their farm site. They grow several grape varieties and make nearly a dozen wines, including an estate wine. They host an annual Summer Solstice Wine, Art, & Music Festival in June. They offer indoor and outdoor dining, live music, and entertainment.

Spice Acres

Spice Acres is managed by Ben Bebenroth, chef/farmer/founder of Cleveland’s Spice Catering Co. and Spice Field Kitchen. Forging a deeper bond between chefs and seasons, Spice Acres creates a direct link between the culinary teams at Spice Catering Co. and the farm’s evolving harvest.

Trapp Family Farm

Trapp Family Farm is a sustainable mixed crop-and-livestock farm. Draft horses have provided the power since its inception in 2012. Eggs, produce, and meat are sold seasonally on site. They strive to be part of a small, resilient community that is supported and sustained by healthy people, plants, animals, and soil.
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Generally pets are not allowed at farms and markets. Check with each farm and Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets for their pet policies.
There is no fee to attend farmers markets. Bring money if you want to make purchases.
No reservation is required to attend farmers markets. Some farm events do require registration.
The farmers markets run throughout the year. In the summer, they take place at Howe Meadow. In the colder months, they move indoors.
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Accessibility Information
Howe Meadow is mostly unpaved turf grass. Certain spots become muddy after heavy rains, especially in the spring. There is a designated parking area for people with limited mobility that avoids the small slope at the main entrance. Old Trail School is wheelchair accessible. Farms are generally not wheelchair accessible. Parking lots are gravel, unpaved dirt, or turf grass. Walkways are typically turf grass or mulch. Walking surfaces are usually flat and can be muddy. Check with each farm before visiting.

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Last updated: January 16, 2025