Farm to Fork

Savor the flavors of the season with farm-fresh ingredients from Lenexa Farmers Market vendors, featured in your favorite dishes — plus limited-time specialty items — at the Lenexa Public Market. By working together, Lenexa's merchants and farmers are not only showcasing the incredible quality of locally grown produce and products but also strengthening ties between small business owners who believe in building a thriving, connected community.

Come taste the difference that collaboration makes. Walk away with real-life examples on how to incorporate the freshest, local ingredients into your own cooking.

Discover the full weeklong menu during National Farmers Market Week, August 3-9, 2025.

How it works

For one week only, August 3-9, Public Market merchants will debut new/returning menu items. These will feature fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from the Lenexa Farmers Market vendors. The special menu items will be available for this one week, while supplies last.

Public Market merchants

Braised chicken, potatoes and sautéed cabbage made by African Dream Cuisine.
Jalapeno popper dip, berry patch bob and watermelon kiwi boba made by Cardboard Corner Cafe.
Egg salad on fresh croissant and Kansas harvest salad made by Homestead Kitchen + Bakery.
German style doner wrap made by KC Döner.
Elderberry latte made by Mr. D's Coffee.
Pork pad grapow and vegetable udon made by Saap Saap Noodles.
Chutney made by Sohaila's Kitchen.
Crispy kale and fresh mushroom pizza with ricotta cheese made by Topp'd Pizza + Salads.

Farmers Market vendors

Boundless KC Microgreens & Urban Farm
(sunflower pea shoots, broccoli, cauliflower & beet mix)
Euphoria Farms Fungi
(mushrooms: lion’s mane, blue oyster, shiitake, chestnut)
Fresh Picked Acres of Kansas
(new potatoes, watermelon)
JET Produce and Meats
(green cabbage, eggs, sweet corn)
Lionberry by Mama Pajama
(elderberry juice)
Miner’s Garden Market
(tomatoes)
Next to Nature Farm
(jams — peach, jalapeno)
See’s Family Farm
(holy basil)
Sunflower Orchards
(blackberries, peaches)
TableTop Farms
(red cabbage, red onion, kale)
The Golden Medley
(jalapenos, cherry tomatoes)

Cooking demos with AdventHealth (Aug. 9)

Join us for a fresh and flavorful cooking demonstration featuring Lisa Markley, AdventHealth Culinary Medicine Director and Dietitian. Lisa will be showcasing a delicious Summer Sweet Corn, Tomato & Peach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette (made with Lenexa Farmers Market produce) — a perfect seasonal dish that’s as nutritious as it is vibrant. Attendees will receive the recipe and helpful nutrition tips to take home.

Date, time & location

Saturday, August 9
Two sessions: 10–10:30 a.m. & noon–12:30 p.m.
Inside The Kitchen at the Lenexa Public Market

Featured Farmers Market vendors

JET Produce & Meats
(sweet corn)
The Golden Medley
(cherry tomatoes)
Sunflower Orchards
(peaches)

Merchant hours vary: Each merchant sets their own hours, which may differ from the Public Market's regular facility hours. To ensure the restaurant you’d like to visit is open, please check their individual hours in advance. If you're interested in buying ingredients featured in these dishes, visit Lenexa.com/FarmersMarket to see when those vendors will be at the Lenexa Farmers Market.

Meet the managers

Lenexa Public Market Manager Tessa Adcock and Lenexa Farmers Market Manager Hailey Tassone Farm to Fork is a collaboration between the Lenexa Public Market and the Lenexa Farmers Market. Pictured at left: Public Market Manager Tessa Adcock and Farmers Market Manager Hailey Tassone.

"The Farm to Fork collaboration is a continued effort to support the small businesses in our community through the promotion of one another," said Public Market Manager Tessa Adcock. "There is nothing better than local foods incorporated into your favorite merchant menu items. The bonus is that this special collaborative effort is available to anyone who visits the Lenexa Public Market."