Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben Village — Attraction in Omaha

I've already visited the Farmer's Market in Aksarben several times this season! There is a pretty good balance of hand-made decor and gifts, produce sellers and food vendors. Every week there seems to be more vendors added. Produce selection is somewhat limited, only because it is not really harvest time yet for many fruits and veggies. I am confident the options will continue to expand over the next month or two.

Lots of people bring their dogs, and they are more than welcome. But please make sure your dog is completely comfortable in larger crowds of strangers, around small kids and/or strollers and wagons, and is not reactive to other dogs. If you are unsure how your dog will react, it's probably best to leave him or her at home. Not only for the safety of others, but your dog's safety as well. And please pay attention to the temperature, especially as it gets towards mid-summer. The pavement will get hot and can hurt your dog's feet!

Some of the local businesses are also open during the farmers market, to grab lunch or a...

Aksarben has quickly grown to be Omaha's largest farmers market. There is ample, free parking at Aksarben in the garages and streets (but plan for the garage). There is some variation in the vendors each week as not all vendors come every week. My current favorite non-veg vendors include: Erick's Enchiladas for sauces, salsa, chips, tamales, and more; Le Petite Paris Bakery for macarons, croissants, and Alsatian pretzels; the eggroll place I've forgotten the name of; and Adagio for local, handmade soaps. In addition to vegs and flowers you can find salsas, meat, eggs, cheeses, hot sauces, jerky, bakeries, jewelry, home decor, Nebraska Extension, honey products,...

First day of 2020 was highly anticipated! The First hour was dedicated to the over 65, disabled and high risk. My friend and I arrived at around 9:00 to find a large crowd and a long line waiting to enter. Probably 90% were NOT 65 and NOT disabled. There were children, dogs and very few wearing masks. We were told to go to the end of the line along with a woman wearing a boot and using a knee chair. When questioned about the senior hour advertised we were told “we can’t control all the people that showed up”. Do better or quit the false advertising! Put up a few signs, direct the foot traffic. It’s a large parking lot and shouldn’t be...