This Year-Round Indoor Farmers Market In Iowa Is The Best Place To Spend Your Weekend

There's a farmers market in Iowa that never gets rained out. It's open even when the snow is drifting and the gardens are frozen and the wind chill is a number you'd rather forget. The Davenport Freight House Farmers Market is the only market of its kind in the Midwest and here, the weather's always perfect. While the market has outdoor stalls during the growing season, it has an indoor space that's open every season.

The market is open on Saturdays and Sundays so it's the ideal weekend destination in Davenport. Here's what you need to know about the Davenport Freight House Farmers Market.

The market is located in downtown Davenport along the Mississippi Riverfront. The market is anchored by the historic Freight House Building. It was built in 1917 to handle increased freight traffic in Davenport before the country entered World War I.

There's plenty of parking near the market but you may have to walk a short distance. There's limited parking is available in the Freight House lot by Modern Woodmen Park, otherwise there's some free street parking and garages nearby.

The market has brought together products from nearly 200 producers and artisans - they offer some fantastic items and are also happy to provide free cooking and gardening advice.

There are a wide variety of goods for sale at the market. You'll find farm fresh fruits, vegetables, delicious baked goods, poultry, beef, bison, lamb, pork, cheese, wine, candy, jams and jellies, eggs and honey.

There's more than food for sale. The market also sells fresh cut and dried flowers, bedding plants, annuals and perennials and house plants.

Artisans sell unique pieces, homemade soaps, pet treats, beautiful heritage quality crafts, and a few items that might make you smile.

The market's offerings change with the seasons so there's always something new to discover. If you like exploring Iowa's unique farmers' markets, here are 10 incredible places you should visit.