
The Market will be open Sundays from 9:00 AM until Noon, starting April 12. The last market day of the season will be December 13th.
The market will be closed on April 26th, May 24th, September 6th, and November 29th for Earth Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
The market will take a summer pause and be closed from July 1st through August 9th.

The Market at Serendipity, meets at the Serendipity Salon and Gallery at 1020 E Walnut St. Come down on Sundays from April through December and enjoy. Service animals only, please. Who doesn't love going to a farmers market or artisan market?
There is plenty of close-by FREE PARKING on Sundays at the street meters, in the Short Street Garage, and at the Wabash Bus Terminal.

The Market at Serendipity is open to the following categories:
-Farmers and Growers.
-Artisans and Craftspeople.
-Prepared Food Vendors.
-Health and Wellness Products and Services.
-Food trucks.
Would you and your business benefit from being a part of this wonderful community?
To Apply to be a vendor, click this link.
Scroll down this page for license and permit resources.














For the 2026 season, the market will be open on Sundays, from April 12th through December 13th , 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Watch for our announcements for our 2026 opening Day.
We will be closed for the Sundays on these weekends:
Earth Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Summer Break. The market will be closed July 1 through August 9th.
We plan to be open every other Sunday during the season, rain or shine unless otherwise decided and announced by Serendipity Salon and Gallery.
Each vendor manages their stall and sets their form of payment. We encourage all our guests to bring cash in case alternate payment options are unavailable.
We have a variety of vendors participating during the season and no one week may look the same. Follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook where we will post our expected vendors for that Sunday.
Parking downtown is free on weekends! We encourage guests to park in the lot adjacent to Serendipity, the nearest parking garage by the Broadway Hotel, the Wabash bus station or any legal parking spots in the surrounding area.
Please note that law firm parking spots next to the Serendipity lot are not for public use.
Only certified service animals are allowed on the premises of Serendipity; this is for physical safety of patrons as well as food safety concerns.
Of course. The market is a great place to have your Sunday Brunch. There is usually a variety of prepared food vendors offering excellent treats you can eat at the market, or take home for later.
Our vendors vary each week. But most weeks you can find bread, baked goods, jewlery, prepared food items, handmade crafts, and more.
Columbia is lucky to have some excellent resources to help small businesses get their business paperwork in order.
REDI is The Regional Economic Development Inc offering coaching and consulting. Get more info with this link.
The Missouri Women's Business Center offers small business development services for women led businesses. Find out more with this link.
Here are the contacts for the various licenses and permits you may need.
City of Columbia Business License
Application for Temporary Business License
Small Business Insurance from Shelter Insurance
We are looking for local vendors to join us!
*We encourage original products and displays at Serendipity and do not accept resellers or direct sales representatives.
Eligible applicants can purchase packages to secure their preferred stall location, dates, and guaranteed space at the market:
Local Farmers who raise produce (fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants) and who produce animal products such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese and honey.
Artisans who sell hand-made art and craft items which have been personally created. Best practices regarding sustainability, use of local resources and organic and/or natural materials are encouraged.
Prepared food vendors who personally prepare the food and who utilize as many local ingredients as possible.
Health and wellness professionals who either provide services or products related to health, wellness or beauty.

Here's how easy it is to apply:
Read the policies and procedures for vendors at the market.
These policies help us run the market for everyone's benefit.
More Mid-Missouri Farmers’ Markets can be found in the state directory of the Missouri Farmers’ Markets Association. Use this link: https://www.missourifarmersmarkets.org/directory.html#!directory/map

Stay up-to-date with our latest news and reviews. Go to our Google Business Listing.

We are grateful for the coverage local media has given The Market at Serendipity.
KOMU News Covers the market opening.
An article from The Columbia Missourian article.
Coverage from The Columbia Daily Tribune.
A feature in Inside Columbia Magazine.

There is plenty of free parking on Sundays nearby. Meters are free on Sundays, as are the city parking garages and lots. The map above shows free city parking lots and garages close to the market.

Our retail art & gift gallery is open
Tuesday Through Saturday 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday Noon to 4 pm