Farmers' Markets in Central Jersey
Where to find farm fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables.
One of the most delicious things about summer is the local farmers' market. New Jersey is still the Garden State, so we are lucky to be blessed with some fantastic produce. During the summer, at least, we can enjoy fruits and vegetables that haven't had to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach us. The farm-to-table trend is not only good for our health, it's also important to our local economy. So support Jersey farms and farmers by eating fresh and buying local.
Besides local and organic fruits and vegetables, you can also find artisan baked goods and homemade wine, honey, cheese and soaps at many of the markets. WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers are now accepted by many farmers, which is great news for families and seniors in this economy.
Edison Farmers' Market
925 Amboy Avenue, Edison
edison.nj.org
Sundays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 26 – Sept. 25
What you will find: Fruits and vegetables, Green cleaning products, bakery items and other gourmet food products.
Highland Park Farmers Market
Old Senior Recreation Center Parking Lot (2nd and 3rd Aves), Highland Park
www.mainstreethp.org/farm_mkt.cfm
Fridays, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
June 17 – Nov. 18
What you will find: Fruits and vegetables, fresh breads, local cheese and meat, plants and flowers, local eggs, bakery items.
Metuchen Farmers Market
Pearl Street Parking Lot, Metuchen
metuchenmarketday.com
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 18 – Oct 1
What you will find: Fruits and vegetables, bakery items, local cheese, other gourmet items.
Middlesex Farmers Market
On Route 28 (Union Avenue), Middlesex Boro
middlesexboro-nj.gov
Fridays, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
June 17 – Nov. 18
What you will find: Fruits and vegetables, other vendors.
New Brunswick Community Farmers Market
178 Jones Ave., New Brunswick
nbcfarmersmarket.com
Thursdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 16 – Oct. 15
What you will find: Fruits and vegetables, handmade arts and crafts, homemade tacos, cooking demonstrations, children's activities.
Old Bridge Farmers Market
One Old Bridge Plaza, Municipal Complex, Old Bridge
oldbridge.com
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
June 1 – Oct. 26
What you will find: Fruits and vegetables, fresh baked items, dairy products, gourmet specialty foods, crafts, music.
Rutgers Garden Farm Market
112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick
rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu/farmmarket
Fridays, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
May 6 – Nov. 18
What you will find: Fruits and vegetables, bakery items, cheese and meat, other gourmet items.
Woodbridge Farmers' Market
1 Main Street (Town Hall), Woodbridge
twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Wed 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
June 23 – Oct 27
What you will find: Fruits and vegetables, bakery items, local cheese, flowers and plants, other gourmet food items.
