3 Reasons to Visit Heart of Willoughby Outdoor Market: Best of the East

Forty-six years ago, well before other farmers markets popped up around Northeast Ohio, Willoughby Outdoor Market, run by Heart of Willoughby, began offering Ohio-grown-and-raised produce.

Today, the market is in operation from May through the end of October featuring up to 75 vendors showcasing their wares each Saturday, rain or shine. “Some vendors have been with us for over 20 years,” says Market Manager Mark Dutton, likening the market to a big family. 

Money generated from vendor fees is used to supplement the city’s snow shoveling, parades and to promote a better life in downtown Willoughby. The market also offers tables, at no charge, to qualifying area nonprofit organizations.

Look for a weekly update of participating vendors on heartofwilloughby.com.  And listen for Guitar Dave or buskers from the Willoughby Arts Collaborative, which provide entertainment.

What to Discover:

Rainbow Farms from North Perry: A standard at the market for 45 of its 46 years. You’ll find interesting crafts, including crochets, handmade occasion cards

Baked goods: A large assortment of baked goods and breads as well as spiced nuts

Beverages: A local coffee roaster and Cleveland-made sodas

City Hall Parking Lot, 440-935-1943, heartofwilloughby.com