Fall is prime farmer’s market season. With over 30 markets in RI to choose from, fresh produce is only a stone’s throw away no matter where you are in the state. Stop by a market for a quick peek and a few items or become a regular and make it a part of your weekly schedule. Read on for a sampling of many of the markets across the
state and what they have to offer.
Providence/NorthernRhode Island
Cranston Farmer’s Market
Coastal GroWers Farmer’s Market
Where: Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road
When: Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm until October 31
What’s there: Find local favorites Olga’s Cup and Saucer, Seven Stars Bakery, Tallulah’s Tacos, Providence Granola Project and Narragansett Creamery setting up shop at this market while discovering goat milk soaps from Reynolds Barn or pesto from Zephyr Farm.
Goddard State Park Farmer’s Market
Where: 345 Ives Road, East Greenwich
When: Friday 9am-1pm until October 30
What’s there: Stock up on Poblano Farm’s salsa for tailgate season and enjoy their variety of flavors, all made from the tomatoes, peppers and cilantro grown at their South Kingstown farm.
South Kingstown/URI Farmer’s Market
Where: URI East Farm, 2095 Kingstown Road
When: Saturday 8:30am-12pm until October 31
What’s there: It wouldn’t be a RI farmer’s market without some tasty local fare, so check out Uncle Jeff’s Homemade, serving up homemade chowder, clamcakes, stuffies and quahog calzones.
Wickford Village Farmer's Market
Where: Town Parking Lot, 63 Brown Street
When: Thursday 1-5pm until October 8
What’s there: Visit Our Kids Farm to find a selection of annual bedding plants to help get your garden ready for next spring, or grab a sweet and juicy peach from Narrow Lane Orchard to munch on as you browse the selection.
East Bay/Newport
Aquidneck Growers’ Saturday Market
Where: 909 East Main Road, Middletown
When: Saturday 9am-1pm until October 31
What’s there: Held at Newport Vineyards, this market is the place to go for fresh and local seafood, baked goods and exotic mushrooms. Enjoy live music while you shop and if you’re feeling cheeky, sneak in a quick wine tasting at the vineyard.
Aquidneck Growers’ Wednesday Market
Where: Memorial Boulevard and Chapel Street, Newport
When: Wednesday 2-6pm until October 28
What’s there: Get hyper-local with the products at this market, as everything is grown or made within 50 miles of Newport. There are lots of prepared food options in addition to produce, like Tallulah’s Tacos, Fully Rooted pressed juice, Tricycle Ice Cream and Bravo Wood Fired Pizza.
Haines State Park Farmer’s Market
Where: Haines Park Road, Barrington
When: Wednesday 2-6pm until October 28
What’s there: Sample a few creative cookie flavors from the local cookie and biscotti shop, Dizzie Lizzie’s Cookies. At the end of the summer you can catch sea salt and lime cookies, and their fall lineup wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin treats.
Mount Hope Farmer’s Market
Where: 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol
When: Saturday 9am-1pm year-round
What’s there: Pick up everything from Aquidneck Honey to coffee from The Coffee Guy, to artisan soap from Cathryn Violet, in addition to local produce and dairy. And don’t miss taking the kids to visit the sheep, goats and chickens at Mount Hope Farm.
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