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 spring. 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.
Please note: participating vendors will vary by market. According to a Hoboken press release, 2022 Hoboken vendors will include Stony Hill Farms, Union Hill Farms, Melick’s Town Farm, Circle Brook Farms, Cotton Cattle, Hoboken Farms, Roger’s Seafood, Picklicious, Choc O Pain, Paolo’s Kitchen, Gourmet Dried Fruits and Nuts, and more. For Farmers Markets that haven’t released their 2022 vendors yet, we are including confirmed 2021 vendors to give you an idea of what each Farmers Market offers. We will update with 2022 vendors once each location is confirmed.
Hoboken Farmers Market
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The market opened for its 26th season starting June 7, 2022 and takes place on Tuesdays from 2:00PM – 8:00PM. The markets will return to Garden Street at Church Square Park between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. Past vendors have included Pickle Licious, Gourmet Dried Fruits and Nuts, Hoboken Farms, and the Kimchi Kitchen.
Where: Garden Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets
When: Starting June 7 through mid-November | Tuesdays from 2:00PM-8:00PM
2021 Vendors: Circle Brook Organic Farms, Union Hill Farms, Melick’s Town Farm, Pickle Licious and many more!
The Southwest Park Farmers Market
This Farmers Market is brand new to the 2022 season. “Like our other markets, the new Southwest Park Farmers’ Market will offer this underserved neighborhood fresh vegetables, fruits, and baked goods,” Mayor Bhalla said in a press release. While this Farmers Market does not appear to have an established social page yet, you can expect to see it hit the scene starting in June.
Where: North side of Observer Highway between Jackson Street and Harrison Street
When: Starting June 8th – mid-November | Thursdays 2:00PM-8:00PM
Social: TBA
Vendors: TBA
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: May 14th through mid-December | Saturdays 9:00AM-2:00PM
2021 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: April 25th through December 22nd || Mondays + Thursdays from 4:00PM-8:00PM
Vendors: Circle Brook Farms, Stella’s Empanadas, EJL Market, Bang Cookies, Stony Hill Farms, 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: May 1st – November 20th, rain or shine | Sundays from 10:00AM-2:00PM
2022 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
2021 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
2021 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: End of April through December | Saturdays 10AM – 4PM
Social: N/A
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: May 4th – December 21st | Wednesdays 4:00PM-7:00PM
2022 Vendors: El Chilango Taqueria, Riggs, Baby Cakes Bakery, Scale Fish Market, and more!
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Van Vorst Park Farmers Market
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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: All Year | Saturdays 8:00AM – 2:00PM
Social: Instagram
2022 Vendors: Hoboken Farms, Fed Direct, Scale Fish Market, and more
