1. When is the Market open?

Findlay Market is open Wednesday through Friday 8:00 am to 6 pm, Saturday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, and sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Contact individual Vendors for availablity on Monday and Tuesday.

The Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

2. Who owns the Market?

The City of Cincinnati owns Findlay Market. It is built on land donated to the city in 1851 by the estate of General James Findlay for the specific purpose of providing space for a public market.

3. Who runs the Market?

Until recently, the City of Cincinnati was exclusively responsible for running Findlay Market. The Market is now in a transition period after which it will be managed by a private non-profit organization, the Corporation for Findlay Market.

4. How old is the Market?

Findlay Market was built between 1852 and 1855 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The original structure was an open-sided shed with an iron frame. Around 1912, the center tower was constructed, the market house was walled in, and plumbing was introduced. The Market was extensively renovated in 1973 and 1974. It was renovated again and expanded between 2002 and 2004. Much of the original cast and wrought iron frame has been preserved.

5. How can I become a Findlay Market merchant?

For information about becoming an indoor, an outdoor, or a farmers market merchant, call the Corporation for Findlay Market at 513-665-4839, or click here for information about leasing.

6. How do I get to the Market?

Just minutes from I-71, I-75, I-471, and Fountain Square, Findlay Market spans the entire 100 block of West Elder Street between Race and Elm Streets in downtown Cincinnati. Click here for a map and directions.

7. Where can I park at the Market?

Parking is easy! There are three parking lots and more than 400 parking spaces with one block of Findlay Market. Click here for maps and information about parking.

8. How can I become more involved with supporting Findlay Market?

You can join the Friends of Findlay Market, a volunteer organization of shoppers and supporters helping the Market remain a vital shopping district. Click here for information about the Friends.