The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers’ Market has become one of the largest open-air markets in the Midwest, with over 200 local Iowa vendors offering fresh produce, a variety of baked goods, artisan gifts, meats and dairy products. Live music, dancers and street performances. The CR Farmers’ Market is downtown on 2nd/3rd/4thAvenues SE and 2nd/3rd/5th Streets SE from 7:30 am – noon. This route is from Solon to Ely into downtown Cedar Rapids for the Farmer's Market. Start time is 9 am so there is more time to browse the Farmers' Market!