Residents of Essex, Somerset and Sussex counties will find plenty of fresh items at their neighborhood locations.
"All food, no gimmicks" is the way market organizers like to describe this weekly one which takes place Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will continue this season through the weekend before Thanksgiving (there is a mini winter market as well). Patrons can expect to find 20 vendors (five farmers and and 15 food artisans) on a weekly basis. Fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, wines, apple cider, spices and more are all available for purchase. This year, the Montclair Farmers' Market also introduced a double value coupon program, doubling SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition benefits for fruits and vegetables. 86 Walnut St., Montclair.
Northwestern New Jersey residents seeking a spot for some one-stop shopping should consider visiting the Sussex County Fairgrounds, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Since opening for business in 2009, this market inside of a barn-style building has offered fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, honey, baked goods and more. The focus is all about supporting local growers like Dana Ray Farm, Glen Malure Farm, Green Valley Farms, Windy Brow Farm and others. 37 Plains Road, Augusta.
SOMERVILLE DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Honey, vegan baked treats, prepared foods from locally sourced ingredients, pickles and olives and more are all on offer at this market, which takes place Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only three opportunities left for the season -- the market wraps up on Nov. 19. Division St. Plaza, Somerville.
We highlighted this market in one of our roundups earlier in the season, but seeing as how this one runs all the way through Nov. 29, it seems worth another mention. Taking place Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the market features 50 local farmers and food purveyors, oferring organic fruits and vegetables, gluten free baked products, artisan breads and fine cheeses, and even yak and goat meat. The Nov. 8 market will include a special visit from Anahata Cacao and its bean-to-bar chocolate. Main Street Train Station, Ramsey.
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