If you’re like the Hoboken Girl team, then you love shopping and supporting local businesses. When the seasons change, perusing outdoor markets becomes a weekly must. In light of this, we’ve rounded up the farmer’s markets opening around Hoboken + Jersey City this fall. More specifically, where to get fresh everything. Check out our comprehensive guide to farmers markets in Hoboken and Jersey City and some of the vendors you’ll see at each.
Hoboken Farmers Market
The market opened for its 23rd season starting June 1, 2021 and takes place on Tuesdays from 2:00PM – 6:00PM. The markets will be located on the sidewalks along the east side of Church Square Park and the west side of Demarest School. Union Hill Farms, Melick’s Town Farm, and Circle Brook Organic farms will all sell New Jersey produce. Pickle-Licious, Gourmet Dried Fruits and Nuts, Hoboken Farms, and the Kimchi Kitchen will be selling their locally made products.
Where: Garden Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets
When: June -November | Tuesdays from 2:00PM-6:00PM
Vendors: Circle Brook Organic Farms, Union Hill Farms, Melick’s Town Farm, Pickle-Licious and many more!
Uptown Farmers Market
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The City of Hoboken, in partnership with Bijou Properties, hosts the Uptown Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM under the 14th Street viaduct between Grand and Adams Streets.
Where: Under the 14th Street viaduct between Grand and Adams Streets
When: Started May 1st | Saturdays 9:00AM-2:00PM
Vendors: Stony Hill Farms, Cotton Cattle, Hoboken Farms, Roger’s Seafood, and more.
Jersey City
Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market
With over 25 vendors, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market is an easy find and surely not to be missed. It is conveniently open until 8:00PM for those who work a 9-5.
Where: Grove Street PATH Plaza // Grove + Newark St {Jersey City}
When: Started April 26th through December 20th || Mondays + Thursdays from 4:00PM-8:00PM
Vendors: Le Coco Nutrition, Vesco Foods, JC Fish Stand, and more.
Riverview Farmers Market
Take a stroll through Riverview Fisk Park (with NYC views) in Jersey City Heights and enjoy live music, and a variety of awesome vendors.
Where: Riverview Fisk Park
When: Sundays from 10:00AM-2:00PM
Vendors: Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, Headquarters Farms, RH Farms, Nature’s Own, and more.
Journal Square Green Market
There really is something for everyone at the Journal Square Green Market. With both food and craft vendors, you can pick up all sorts of delights. Its location near the Journal Square PATH station makes it ultra-convenient for a midweek refresh of your fruits and veg.
Where: Journal Square PATH Plaza; Kennedy Boulevard between Pavonia and Sip Avenues.
When: Wednesdays 2PM – 7PM
Social: Instagram
Vendors: Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, Gourmet Dried Nuts & Fruit, and more!
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
With a vegan donut truck and frequently offered free yoga classes in the park, a trip to the Lincoln Park Farmers Market is anything but ordinary. Sure, you’ll find traditional produce offerings, but the variety of vendors make this market unique.
Where: Lincoln Park
When: Sundays, through November, 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Social: Instagram
Vendors: Circle Brook Farm, Smoke Odyssey BBQ, Scale Fish Market, Treehouse Coffee
Paulus Hook Farmers Market
The Paulus Hook Farmers Market is both a farmers market and a CSA pickup spot for local subscribers.
Where: Washington Street, south of Dudley Street, by the entrance to Morris Canal Park
When: Saturdays 10AM – 4PM, ends December 22
Social:
Vendors: Stony Hill Farm
Hamilton Park Farmers Market
A quick walk from the PATH, bus stop, and Light Rail, the Hamilton Park Farmers Market has a mix of vendors ranging from local farms and restaurants to fitness vendors from time to time.
Where: 344 Grove Street
When: Wednesdays 4:00PM-7:00PM
Vendors: Stony Hill Farms, Pickles, Olives, Etc., Gourmet Nuts and Dried Fruit and more!
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Van Vorst Park Farmers Market
Conveniently located 3 blocks from the Grove Street PATH, visit Van Vorst Park’s farmers market for fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, bread, prepared foods, and more.
Where: 281 Montgomery Street
When: May 2nd – December || Saturdays 8:00AM – 2:00PM
Social: Instagram
Vendors: TBD
Written by: Megan
Meg is a twenty-something “old soul” and is known to leave {red} lipstick marks on her coffee mugs. She moved to Hoboken last year for a boy {a wonderful one at that} and has happily resided uptown since. When she’s not writing our weekly events guide, she’s a real estate agent and an amateur photographer. You can usually find Meg at a local coffee shop, a hot yoga studio, or home with her two cats, Penny Lane & Lucy. She loves a good glass of wine and cooking to her favorite band, The Beatles. Show this girl a sense of humor or recommend some good fiction and she’ll love you, dearly.
