I have recently been made aware of the glorious farmers market that is located in downtown Fargo.

Now, many of you may already know of this hidden gem already. Alas I figured, why not share the joy that I was so keenly surprised to find on Broadway.

The Red River Market is based on Broadway in downtown Fargo. This market is host to many different vendors who all take pride in locally grown and crafted products.

All of the vendors that participate have wonderful, friendly, cheerful customer service and you instantly feel welcomed into the warm embrace that is a local hug. There are many items to spark the interest of the diverse crowd. Between a multitude of flowers, fresh local produce, pickles, jams, craft beers, hats and hot dogs you are bound to find something that makes both you and your tummy smile.

The Market is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and is always a bustle with a wide range of citizens. The smiles on young children’s faces as they help their parents pick out the biggest, roundest, reddest tomato they can find adds a great amount of cheer to your day. The joy is infectious as everyone circles the vendors’ stands in hopes to get the best local product while giving back to the earth and the community. If you are big on looking out for planet Earth, you will be pleased to find a row of adorably decorated trash bins used to separate all different forms of garbage and use the former trash in new ways.

Baked goods, alpacas and fresh coffee are the icing on the cake. The Red River Market is the place to be on a Saturday morning if you are looking for a warm environment to start your fall Saturdays.