A trip to the farmers market has always been more than just a quick produce-shopping outing for our family and friends. In fact, for many Bergen County residents, the farmers market is more of a fun yet convenient day trip of sorts, which often includes enjoying live entertainment, socializing with a unique array of farmers and vendors, and plugging into positive energy and local community spirit that you can’t find anywhere else.
Every Farmers Market is Different!
If you get a chance to visit a few markets around the Bergen County area, you’ll find that each has its own personality and charm.
Some local farmers markets offer a robust mix of vendors and cool items for sale, while others are more basic shopping experiences with locally-grown fruits and vegetables for sale and a few extra frills.
While visiting each market, make time to explore each local downtown community or shopping district! We plan to work our way through as many Bergen County farmers markets as possible this year to experience what each has to offer.
Farmers Markets Are Good for the Community
While farmers markets in Bergen County obviously provide regional farmers and other local vendors with an opportunity to sell their produce and products while supplementing their income, these local mini-festivals are also helping to boost the economies of many local area downtown shopping districts.
Farmers markets are a welcome addition to local commerce because they attract a large volume of visitors who may continue their shopping or day trip throughout the local community.
There’s Probably a Farmers Market Near You
There are more than 8,000 farmers markets operating throughout the country. We have more than 10 local farmers markets here in Bergen County, each offering its unique mix of vendors and products to purchase.
The number of farmers and vendors and the selection of food and (non-food) offerings, and market schedules vary from market to market. We recommend that you visit each market’s social media page or website to confirm the days and hours they’re open and get a better feel for what you can expect regarding items for sale, unique and interesting vendors, entertainment, parking, etc.
Where to Find Farmers Markets in Bergen County in 2024
Englewood Farmers Market
- Open Fridays, June 7-October 25
- Fridays, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Veterans Park, Corner of Dean Street & Depot Square South, Englewood, New Jersey
- For more information, call 201-510-8206 or click here
Fair Lawn Farmers Market
- Open Wednesdays, through October 2
- Wednesdays, 11:00 am-3:30 pm
- Fair Lawn Arboretum, Fair Lawn Avenue and Well Drive, Fair Lawn, New Jersey
- Find more information here
Harrington Park Farmers Market
- Open Sundays, August 4-October 6
- Sundays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Highland Field on Tappan Road, Harrington Park, New Jersey
- Find more information here
Hawthorne Farmers Market
- Open Sunday, June 23-October 27
- Sundays, 10:00 am-1:30 pm
- Louis Bay 2nd Library Parking Lot, 345 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey
- Find more information here.
Oradell Farmers Market
- Open Sundays, June-November
- Sundays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
- Post Office Parking Lot, Oradell Avenue and Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, New Jersey
- For more information, click here
Paramus Farmers Market
- Opens for the season on Friday, May 31, 2024
- Fridays, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Petruska Memorial Park, 475 Farview Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey
- For more information, click here
Ramsey Farmers Market
- Open Sundays
- May through November, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- December through April 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Main Street Train Station, Erie Plaza, Ramsey, New Jersey
- For more information, visit ramseyfarmersmarket.org
Ridgewood Farmers Market
- Open Sundays, June 23-October 27
- Sundays, 8:30 am-2:00 pm
- West Side Train Station Lot, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- For more information, click here or call 201-445-2600
River Edge Farmers Market
- Open Thursdays May 23-October 24
- Thursdays, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm
- Continental Avenue at Memorial Park, River Edge, New Jersey
- For more information, click here
River Vale Farmers Market
- Open Thursdays, May 16-Fall
- Thursdays, 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Town Hall Complex Parking Lot (adjacent to the tennis courts) 406 Rivervale Road, River Vale, New Jersey
- For more information, visit rivervalenj.org
Rutherford Farmers Market
- Open Wednesdays July 10-October 30 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm
- Open Saturdays July 7-October 26 from 8:00 am-2:00 pm
- Lincoln Park, Rutherford, New Jersey
- For more information, click here.
Teaneck Farmers Market
- Open Thursdays, May 9-November 7
- Thursdays, Noon to 6:00 pm
- Cedar Lane municipal parking lot located at the corner of Garrison and Beverly Road in Teaneck, New Jersey
- For more information, visit cedarlane.net
We’ll be adding more farmers markets in Bergen County to this list as information becomes available. Hopefully, you’ll have an opportunity to visit a farmers market soon. You’ll be glad you did!
