As summer winds down, temperatures drop and we finally start spending a little more time indoors, so fresh produce might not be top of mind. But don’t put away your farmers market tote just yet.
Late September and early October are some of the best times to shop for locally grown Utah produce. The summer favorites may be fading, but they’re making room for crisp apples, hearty root vegetables, and the squashes that practically beg to become soup.
What’s available
Depending on where you shop and how the growing season shakes out, you’ll find plenty of Utah-grown produce, including:
- Apples and pears
- Late-season tomatoes and peppers
- Sweet corn
- Broccoli and Swiss chard
- Potatoes, beets, carrots, and radishes
- Winter squash, including butternut, delicata, and spaghetti squash
- Pumpkins and other fall gourds
- Autumn raspberries
Shopping at farmers markets keeps money in the hands of local growers while giving you a chance to eat what’s actually in season.
Where to get it
Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Open through Oct. 11
Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., at Bountiful Town SquareThe 2026 market runs through Oct. 15 and accepts SNAP/EBT, including through Double Up Food Bucks Utah and Produce Rx.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Open through October 17
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.The market's fall season continues into Oct. 24, with a winter market returning Nov. 15 at 209 E. 500 South.
Fridays, 5-9 p.m.Open through Oct. 30
Did we miss your favorite market? Do you have a can’t-miss vendor? Let us know and we might include it in future City Cast Salt Lake newsletters!
