Our Story
Rooted in London, Kentucky
Since 1984, Open Air Market has been the oldest and longest-running produce market in Laurel County. For over four decades, we've been a beloved gathering place for the London community — bringing fresh fruits and vegetables straight to your family's table, season after season.
What started as a simple roadside stand has grown into a community institution. Generations of families have made the trip to Barbourville Road part of their weekly routine — parents who came here as children now bring their own kids, and the tradition of fresh, local produce continues.
We work hard to bring you the freshest seasonal produce available. No middlemen, no long supply chains, no produce that's spent weeks in transit. Just real food from real people, picked at its peak and ready for your table.
What Makes Us Different
In a world of grocery store produce that's bred for shipping durability and shelf life rather than flavor, the Open Air Market offers something different. Our produce is selected for taste, ripeness, and quality — the way food used to be. When you bite into a tomato from our stand, you taste a real tomato. When you shuck an ear of sweet corn, it's sweet because it was picked fresh, not because it was genetically modified to stay sweet for weeks.
We also believe shopping for food should be an experience, not a chore. At our open-air stand, you can see, smell, and touch the produce before you buy it. You can ask us what's good this week, how to cook something you've never tried, or what's coming into season next. We're not just selling produce — we're sharing knowledge, recipes, and a love of good food.
And because we don't have the overhead of a big grocery store, we can offer competitive prices on fresher, better-tasting produce. It's a win for your wallet and your dinner table.
What We Stand For
Farm Fresh
Every item is hand-selected at peak ripeness. We restock our tables throughout the day so what you see is always fresh — never sitting in a warehouse or cold storage for weeks.
Community First
For over 40 years, we've been a gathering place for London families. We know our regulars by name, and we treat every customer like a neighbor — because that's what you are.
No Middlemen
We cut out the long supply chains. Produce comes straight to our stand and straight to your table, which means better quality, better prices, and better flavor.
Family Friendly
Bring the kids, bring the neighbors, bring the whole family. Our stand is a welcoming, open-air experience where everyone feels at home.
A Year at the Stand
Our selection changes with the seasons, and that's the beauty of shopping local. Here's what to expect throughout the year:
Come Visit Us!
We'd love to meet you at the stand. Come say hello, grab some fresh produce, and become part of a London tradition that's been growing since 1984.