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Dayton, OHPublic market in a historic freight houseMore than 50 local businessesSeasonal outdoor farmers market
Listing claimed by the venue · Description provided by the Market · October 2026
50+Local businesses
Pay at each stallOrdering
Free lotParking
1911Former B&O freight house
3 daysFriday to Sunday
Visit
Name
2nd Street Market
Address
600 East Second Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Downtown Dayton, at the corner of East Second and Webster streets
Downtown Dayton, at the corner of East Second and Webster streets
Phone
Website
Ordering
There’s no central ordering system. You shop, order and pay at each vendor’s stall, and payment options vary by vendor. Most vendors that list their options take cash and credit cards, and some take checks too. Shoppers using SNAP/EBT can visit the Market’s SNAP Exchange Booth for tokens that work at more than 20 vendors, and more than a dozen vendors accept MetroParks Money e-gift cards.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Parking
Parking is free for Market shoppers, including ADA-accessible spaces. On market days, overflow parking is open until 2:00 PM at The Steam Plant lot, 617 East Third Street. Cars parked anywhere else nearby can be towed.
Transit
Take RTA Route 11 north on Main Street through downtown to First and Webster streets, then walk one block south on Webster Street. The Market also has a Link bike share station and plenty of bike parking.
Access
The building has three accessible ramps, with parking spaces by both ramps on Second Street, and a height-adjustable changing table. Pets aren’t allowed indoors or outdoors, except for service animals.
Vendors
Prepared food and coffee
Caffeine CarlOrganic coffee and espresso
Crepe BohemeFrench crepes
Gunash’s Mediterranean CuisineMediterranean
Harvest Local CuisineFarm to table
Iggy Ragu’sBreakfast and brunch
La Petite KitchenEuropean comfort food
Napales Mexican Street FoodMexican street food
Tropi BitesCaribbean and sushi
Vegan It IZ EatsPlant-based meals
Farms and growers
Carroll Creek FarmsGrass-fed meat
Dayton MicrogreensMicrogreens
Guided By MushroomsMushrooms, Saturdays
Hive ProductsLocal honey
Hydro-GrowersProduce and eggs
Irvin HoneyHoney, Saturdays
Oaks and SproutsFarm-fresh produce
Bakers and specialty foods
Bellbrook Chocolate ShoppeHandmade chocolates
BeralicaPlant-based bakery
Burnt Out WinerySmall-batch wine
Choice Juice BoxxFresh-pressed juice
Dohner Maple ProductsMaple syrup
Good Hands Bread CoNaturally leavened bread
Lucy’s Pastry PalaceCakes and pastries
Maria’s Unique FoodsAmish jams and pantry goods
Mrs. Ernestine’s Pound CakesPound cakes and pies
Poppets CoffeeCoffee and tea
Rosebud’s Real FoodSpices and pantry staples
ScRUMptious DessertsRum cakes
Sweet Emmy HerbalsHerbs, teas and honey
Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice PopsIce pops
The Olive TreeOlive oils and vinegars
You’ll also find more than a dozen artisan and home goods shops inside, like Dayton Urban Green, Jon Graham Pottery, The Flowerman and the Wegerzyn Gift and Garden Shop. From May through October, seasonal growers and makers set up outside on weekends. Vendors and hours can change, so check the Market’s vendor directory before you visit.
About the 2nd Street Market
The 2nd Street Market is a facility of Five Rivers MetroParks and supports its mission to protect the region's natural heritage by providing the community with access to fresh, local food, which is often healthier and less taxing on the environment. The 2nd Street Market — which is home to more than 50 businesses — is one of downtown Dayton's longest-standing shopping destinations, offering locally-grown produce, artisan wares, prepared foods, specialty items and more. The 2nd Street Market also offers weekly programs and events hosted by Five Rivers MetroParks educators, Market vendors, local organizations and artists that invite people to explore health and wellness; arts and culture; at-home sustainable practices; and more. The 2nd Street Market's hours are Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Market fills a block-long former B&O railroad freight house built in 1911. Five Rivers MetroParks renovated the building in 2001 to support growing and buying local food, and a 131-panel solar array went up on the roof in June 2024.
What sets it apart
- One of downtown Dayton’s longest-standing places to shop, run by Five Rivers MetroParks
- Local farmers, bakers, cooks and makers under one roof, open year-round
- An outdoor farmers market on weekends from early May through late October
- SNAP/EBT tokens that work at more than 20 vendors
- Free parking for shoppers, plus a Link bike share station
- A historic 1911 freight house with solar panels on the roof
Events and programs
- Live local music most Saturdays and Sundays from mid-morning into the early afternoon
- Culture Kitchen dinners on select Thursday evenings, celebrating the cultures behind the Market’s vendors
- Free health talks and screenings with Kettering Health on select Fridays
- Seasonal events, like Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Decorating in October
See what’s coming up and register on the MetroParks programs and events finder.
Rentals and group visits
Rentals
The Market can be rented for private events. See 2nd Street Market rentals.
Groups
Group tours can be arranged in advance through Five Rivers MetroParks.
Vendors
Local small businesses can apply to become a vendor.
Photo gallery
Photos courtesy of Five Rivers MetroParks. Source: metroparks.org
Part of the Tabski U.S. Food Hall Directory · Ohio food halls
Details compiled from metroparks.org. The About description was provided by the Market.