Perhaps you need help planning your family's weekly meals. Or, you'd prefer skipping the supermarket produce aisle and shop straight from the farm instead. Better yet, maybe you just need somewhere to bring the kids after school while grabbing some goods for yourself. Whatever the reason for visiting a farmer's market may be, there are plenty of local options to choose from around Bergen County, each with their own offerings ranging from produce and baked goods to easy dinner ideas and pieces from local artisans. Here are some farmer's markets around Bergen County to check out this spring and summer.
Ramsey Farmers Market This year-round market often brings in the crowds with its wide-ranging vendors plus special events that happen during the summer and fall season. Look for a variety of goodies to fill your home with from Anita's Guacamole, Meredith's Bakery, Pie Eyed Bar Pies, OM Champagne Tea, and Valley Shepherd Creamery to name a few. Come back each week for new surprises. Open Sundays 9 am-2 pm
River Vale Farmers Market Expect a variety of vendors, plus a few new faces this year. Think: Tin Can Confections + Cocktails, Picklelicious, Empanada Lady Food Truck, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Crispy Edge Cookies, along with newbies Earth's Garden, The Cheese Guy, and Satya Indian Blends. Plus, kids can enjoy balloons from Balloon Chica, or shop gifts for graduations, birthdays, and more. Open Thursdays 1-6 pm.
Closter Farm Market Straight from the farm to your kitchen, Closter Farm offers fresh picked produce including heirloom tomatoes, carrots, beans, apples, eggplant and much more for healthy eating. Plus, all of their chicken, beef and pork is organic and pasture-raised, so you know you're consuming only the finest meat products without antibiotics or any added hormones. Open Thursdays-Sunday 11 am-2 pm.
Abma’s Farm Market Of course we love to visit the barnyard animals on this farm, but stop into the farm market for an equally enjoyable treat. Stock your produce drawer with fresh homegrown fruits and vegetables; dig into their kitchen specials such as quiches (courtesy of Abma’s chickens) and buddha bowls; and be sure to snag one of their fresh baked desserts such as cheesecake and strawberry rhubarb pie. Bread, eggs, condiments and more are also available. Open Monday-Saturday 8 am-5:30 pm
Teaneck Farmers Market Now open in Teaneck, the weekly farmer's market is serving up a range of food that can be served fresh or can be frozen to give you something to look forward to. Stock up on Mortgage Apple Cake, The Cheese Guy, Empanada Mania, Sugarman's Farms, Joey's Market Place breads and much more produce and baked goods at Bergen's longest running market. With a number of vendors available for pre-order and pickup (think: your afternoon coffee pick-me-up), it makes your shopping adventures even more efficient. Open Thursdays 12-6 pm.
Harrington Park Farmers Market Although the Harrington Park market doesn't open until mid-August, the quality vendors to shop are worth the wait. Past vendor have included Stokes Farm, baked goods from The Cake Fairy, Italian Specialties from Paolo's Kitchen, Latin Dragons' Asian-Latin Fusion Food Truck, beauty products from Heaven Scent Beauty, totes and accessories from WEBE Bags, and much more. Opens Sunday August 4.
River Edge Farmers Market Enjoy live music while you shop for fresh eats. Popular food vendors include The Ice Cream Lady, Jersey Pickles, The Empanada Lady, Eat My Balls, The Brownie Bar, and Orlando Bakery. Plus, order any beer from Hackensack Brewing Co. and pick it up the same day at the market. Opens Thursday May 23, 3-7 pm
Ridgewood Farmers Market Opening day is happening on Sunday June 23, with farm to table fruit, veggies, fresh-baked goods, local honey, and homemade cheese. Head to the market every Sunday for everything you need to entertain or make your summer home worth visiting. Opens Sunday June 23, 8:20 am-2 pm
Demarest Farms Market Whether you're visiting for the busy pick-your-own season or just in need of some farm-fresh finds, Demarest Farms' market is a must-visit. Stop in the spacious market for fresh baked goods (the donuts can't be beat), just-picked fruits and vegetables, flowers, jams, and meals that make lunches and dinners a breeze. While it gets busy during the summer, you can easily pop in and pick up delicious goodies. Open Daily
