Some people denounce at sodbuster markets because of the incredible yield & veg offerings , baked goods , and farm - fresh dairy product . Others go because buying seasonally from local Fannie Farmer is more sustainable for the planetandyour own personal health . As more and more multitude seek out farmer’s market in their neighborhoods , the New York City farmer’s market community has grown exponentially , and now calculate over 50 locations within the five boroughs . While some like Union Square and Grand Army Plaza have become democratic destinations for people traveling from near and far , many are intimate affairs with just a handful of vendors . But all have plenty of reasons to research as the growing time of year commences – here ’s your definitive guide to the city ’s good Fannie Merritt Farmer markets , and what to corrupt at each .
Bay Ridge Greenmarket
Days / times : Saturdays , May 7th - November 19th ; 8am-3pmThe Bay Ridge marketplace , which operate out of a Walgreen ’s parking lot , is n’t very heavy or picturesque . But it is a bright , fresh produce - filled haven in a grocery barren , providing residents with topically source options including seafood , baked good , fruits , and vegetables . Go for : the fresh mozzarella and milk from Goodale Farms , and the wild - caught local Pisces the Fishes from American Pride Seafood .
Brooklyn Borough Hall Saturday Greenmarket
daylight / times : Tuesdays , Thursdays , Saturdays , year - rotund ; 8pm-5pmCommended for its consistency and trust vendors who tough out the sorry weather days , this market place is conveniently located just outside the Borough Hall subway post . Unlike a lot of the markets that are open on weekend , Saturday is prime time for a mellow visit devoid of crowd . Go for : on Saturdays , Ole ’ Mother Hubbert ’s burnt umber milk and gelatos , and the raw Milk River cheese from Central Valley Farm .
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket
Days / time : Lord’s Day , twelvemonth - round ; 8am-3pmSituated between a public schoolhouse and Carroll Park , this is a great small - headstone mart for conscientious shoppers look to put together a toothsome Sunday night dinner party . Go for : the mushrooms at John D. Madura Farms , and wild - arrest seafood from Seatuck Fish Company .
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Clarence Day / time : Saturdays , year - round ; 8am-4pmCatering to a diverse population of both urbanite family and the child - free along the southeast turning point of Fort Greene Park , this is a chiller choice to the democratic Grand Army Plaza greenmarket , which carry on the same day . Go for : the fresh veggie from Goshen , NY - based S & SO acquire Farms , and the Prunus persica and apples at Toigo Orchards once they ’re in time of year .
Greenpoint/McCarren Park Greenmarket
daytime / time : Saturdays , twelvemonth - round ; 8am-3pmLocated on the southwestern United States portion of McCarren Park , this grocery has everything the neighborhood needs – from craft beer to plant life – on the right bank of the East River for an L - train - compromise weekend . Go for : From The Ground Brewery ’s pocket-sized - flock , slyness - brewed ales and stouts ; the diminutive succulent at Far Out Cactus / Brandy Wine Gardens ; and the baked goods made from topically produce and milled heritage wheat berry varieties by Runner & Stone .
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Days / times : Saturdays year - round ; 8am-4pmConveniently located at the northwestern entrance of Prospect Park and within airless proximity to the Brooklyn Public Library , the Botanic Garden , and the Brooklyn Museum , this market is the secondly - largest mart after Union Square . It ’s the idealistic place for people - watching and being part of a lively community outcome . Go for : the interesting assortment of seed for fruits and vegetables like Mexican sour gherkin and Black Krim tomatoes at Hudson Valley Seed Library ( during spring season ) ; Cato Corner Farm ’s older , in the buff Milk River cheeses ; and searingly hot horseradish from Holy Schmitt ’s .
Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket
day / times : Tuesdays , June 7 to November 22 , 8 am-4 pmSet up in front of Joyce Kilmer Park and just across from the Bronx County courthouse , this thriving marketplace is a swell fillet full point for commuters and residents looking for midweek market , and also host textile recycling and compost assembling . Go for : the seasonal pies at Francesca ’s Bakery , and inhuman - pressed succus from Red Jacket Orchards .
Poe Park Greenmarket
Days / times : Tuesdays , June 28th - November 22nd , 8am-3pmSituated along the perimeters of Poe Park – and indeed named after dead poet Edgar Allen and the location of his former dwelling house – this popular weekday market provides the community with a survival of interesting product , including fresh green goods , baked goods , dairy farm , testis , and dearest . Go for : the squash racquets flower and potted herbs from Nolasco Farm , and the specialisation Mexican herbs like papalo , alache , chipile , and pipicha at Mimomex Farm .
Wholesale Greenmarket
Day / times : Tuesday - Saturday , April 8th - celestial latitude 31st ; 2am-8amThough mostly gear towards sell local garden truck in majority at sweeping price to restauranter and grocer , this marketplace hosts over 100 vendors , most of whom have harvested products within a 24 - 60 minutes period , in the parking lot of the New Fulton Fish Market . Come here for an exciting early - morning experience with New York City ’s biggest fresh intellectual nourishment hub . Go for : the loads of novel yield and vegetable .
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket
day / times : Midweek , year - round of golf ; 8am-4pmAs one of the few Midtown markets , this mart is perfect for those nine - to - fivers looking to get some fresh air and delicious local goodness in their lives on any given Wednesday afternoon . Also feel free to roam through the blooms of hydrangea , daffodils , and wild hyacinth within the Katharine Hepburn Garden , dedicated to the nature - loving Oscar - succeed actress . Go for : the creamed honey and back talk balm at Nature ’s Way Farm , or the yoghurt from the ever - popular Ronnybrook .
Inwood Greenmarket
Days / prison term : Saturdays , yr - round ; 8am-3pmThe Inwood Greenmarket is next to wooded Inwood Hill Park , so you’re able to take your bounty a few step into lush , path - lined nature and have a picnic , or give ear out and catch some lively jazz in the street . Go for : the sauerkraut from Hawthorne Valley Farm , and duck bacon from Hudson Valley Duck Farm .
79th Street Greenmarket
Days / metre : Open Sundays , yr - orotund ; 9am-4pmOn a Sunday , this particular area is the seat to be on the Upper West Side , with the nearby GreenFlea , filled with its unique , one - of - a - form treasures ; both the American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium ; and Central Park . The Greenmarket attack out the experience by offering some of the all right local produce and interesting baked goods in the five boroughs . Go for : Las Delicias , a Queens bakehouse that does incredibly beautiful and yummy , mostly kosher pastries , like babka , along with a good extract of gluten - liberal products .
Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket
Days / times : Sundays , May 22nd - November 20th , 9:30am-4pmIf you ’re looking for a quick Sunday fix and/or a respite from the crowds at Union Square , Stuy Town ’s small aggregation of husbandman , dairy producer , and artisanal baker are an easy walk away . Because of the knowledgeable sizing and location along the Stuyvesant Oval in the gist of a lodging coordination compound , it ’s also a great option if you want to get to jazz your Farmer and give a resonance . Go for : the certify organic fertiliser , pre - dampen salad mixes at Liberty Farm , and the peaches and apples from Toigo Orchards .
Tompkins Square Greenmarket
Days / times : Sundays , yr - turn ; 9am-6pmFrom ice cream and yoghourt to locally caught fish and invigorated scorched bread ( and of course , organic vegetables ) , this modest market place locate on the southwesterly corner of the parking lot fulfills all your greenmarket take and then some with unique strong suit token like vodka and tunis shearling fleeces . Go for : the yarn from B & Y Farms , the distilled hard liquor from Orange County Distillery , and the constitutional seedless baby watermelon from Norwich Meadows Farm .
Tribeca Saturday Greenmarket
day / fourth dimension : Wednesdays and Saturdays , year - round ; 8 am to 3pmSome of NYC ’s best farmers marketplace are ones where you do n’t have to elbow your way to the ripest heirloom tomatoes or waiting line 10 deep for a cider sinker . When you ’re this far business district , the tree diagram - shade Tribeca market is perfect for just that , especially on Saturdays , when it ’s the only green market game below Canal St. Go for : wild - caught Pisces the Fishes and clams at Blue Moon Fish , and the veg from Lani ’s Farm .
Union Square Greenmarket
twenty-four hours / times : Mondays , Wednesdays , Fridays , and Saturdays year - round ; 8am-6pmWith near 150 vendors and over 375,000 everyday visitors during peak time of year , the Union Square Greenmarket is easy the largest and most popular farmers market in the city . Since it spread out in 1976 , everyone from the metropolis ’s top chef to international tourer have flocked to this position for the best in local produce and prepared goods . Go for : Riverine Ranch ’s water buffalo labneh , assorted variety show of succory at Campo Rosso , and local , sustainable , never - fixed eco shrimp rear in Newburgh , NY .
Tucker Square Thursday Greenmarket
Days / time : Thursdays , class - pear-shaped ; 8am-5pmLocated on a roomy traffic island across Broadway from Lincoln Center , the Tucker Square Greenmarket is perfect for grabbing some staple fibre on your way home , or to grab some baked good and chill out on the outdoor seating room . Go for : the artisanal cheeses at Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse , and the heirloom apple mixed bag from Locust Grove Farms .
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Days / times : Lord’s Day , class - turn ; 8am-3pmThis Queens food market located next to Travers Park has all the reinvigorated , topically maturate produce that farmers market shoppers look for . But regulars know that the golden tag at this Sunday grocery is for the unaffiliated vendors that park themselves on the corner , selling cheap chuck like tamales , grill corn , and empanadas . Go for : goat milk tall mallow from Consider Bardwell Farm , and fresh - made tortillas from Hot Bread Kitchen .
Saint George Greenmarket
day / times : Saturdays , twelvemonth - round ; 8am-2pmJust across the New York Harbor from Manhattan ’s Financial District , shopper can take in views of the skyscraper skyline while they get their filling of fresh local green goods and inclined goods . Go for : the sweetcream butter from Millport Dairy , and the locally harvested strawberry from Mi Ranchito .
Staten Island Mall Greenmarket
Days / clip : Saturdays , June 4th - November 19th ; 8am-3pmIn its brand - new location inside the commuter parking lot of the Staten Island Mall , the SI Greenmarket now gives residents even more options for fresh green goods closer to the heart of the borough . Go for : the Mexican herb from El Poblano Farm , and the goat cheeses from Consider Bardwell .
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