New Jersey’s farmers’ markets are back in session!
That’s a cause for an exclamation point if there ever was one. Not only do restaurant chefs rely on farmers’ markets as key and critical sources for food, but so do home cooks and a host of other culinary professionals.
Herewith, a short-stack list of some of our favorite farmers’ markets statewide. Please chime in with your own favorites, including the can’t-miss farmers and vendors at your go-to markets.
Atlantic County
Margate Farmers’ Market: Amherst and Monroe avenues; Thursdays from 8:30 am to noon
Bergen County
Ramsey Farmers’ Market: Erie Plaza Station; Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm
Burlington County
Burlington County Farmers’ Market: 500 Centerton Street in Moorestown; Saturdays from 8:30 am to 1 pm
Camden County
Collingswood Farmers’ Market: 713 North Atlantic Avenue; Saturdays from 8 am to noon
Cape May County
Wildwood Farmers’ Market: Pacific and Oak avenues; Saturdays from 8 am to 12:30 pm
Cumberland County
Bivalve Fishermen and Farmers’ Market: 2800 High Street, Port Norris; Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6:30 pm
Essex County
Maplewood Farmers’ Market: Springfield Avenue starting at Yale Street; Mondays from 2 to 7 pm
Hudson County
Jersey City’s 9—count ’em, 9!—Farmers’ Markets:
Arlington Park; Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm
Exchange Place Alliance; Tuesdays from 3 to 8 pm
Hamilton Park; Wednesdays from 3 to 7:30 pm.
Historic Downtown (PATH Plaza, Grove Street); Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 8 pm
Journal Square; Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 7 pm
Lincoln Park; Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm
Paulus Hook; Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm
Riverview Park; Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm
Van Vorst Park; Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm
Hunterdon County
Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market: Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street in Flemington; Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm
Mercer County
Trenton Capital City Farmers’ Market: Mill Hill Park; Thursdays from 11 am to 2 pm
Middlesex County
Highland Park Farmers’ Market: 218 Raritan Avenue; Fridays from 11 am to 5:30 pm
Monmouth County
Red Bank Farmers’ Market: The Galleria, Bridge Avenue; Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm
Morris County
Chatham Farmers’ Market: Railroad Plaza South; Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm
Ocean County
Toms River Farmers’ Market: Iron and Water streets; Wednesdays from 11 am to 5 pm
Passaic County
Paterson Farmers’ Market: 449 East Rahway Avenue; daily from 7 am to 6 pm
Somerset County
Hillsborough Duke Farms Farmers’ Market: 1112 Dukes Parkway West; Sundays from noon to 5 pm
Sussex County
Sparta Farmers’ Market: 89 Sparta Avenue; Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm
Union County
Elizabeth Farmers’ Market: Union Square Plaza; Tuesdays from 11 am to 6 pm
Warren County
Blairstown Farmers’ Market: 5 Stillwater Road; Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm
For a listing of Monmouth County Farmers Markets, local farm stands, pick your own operations and other great agricultural activities, check out http://www.growninmonmouth.com