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 farmers’ markets around Hoboken + Jersey City. 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.
Hoboken Farmers’ Market
The market usually takes place from June to November. Patrons can head 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 Street + Fifth Street
When: June to November on Tuesdays from 2PM-7PM
Past Vendors: Circle Brook Organic Farms, Union Hill Farms, Melick’s Town Farm, Pickle Licious, and many more.
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The Southwest Park Farmers’ Market
The Southwest Park Farmers’ Market made its return in 2023. “Access to fresh, locally sourced produce is not only a fundamental right but also an essential component of a healthy lifestyle.” Mayor Bhalla previously said in a press release in 2023. However, it’s not yet known if it will make its return in 2024.
Where: North side of Observer Highway between Jackson Street + Harrison Street
When: TBA
Social: Facebook
Vendors: Stony Hill Farms, Pickle-Licious, Catch of the Hamptons, Willets Own Meats, and more.
Uptown Farmers’ Market
The City of Hoboken, in partnership with Bijou Properties and the Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition, hosts the Uptown Farmers Market every Saturday from 9AM to 2PM under the 14th Street Viaduct between Grand and Adams Streets.
Where: Under the 14th Street viaduct between Grand Street + Adams Street
When: May to mid-December on Saturdays from 9AM-2PM
Past Vendors: Stony Hill Farms, Cotton Cattle, Hoboken Farms, Roger’s Seafood, and more.
Jersey City
Coles Street Market
This new farmer and artisan market is set to debut at Coles Street Park in Jersey City this April, and is curated by SocietyX.
Where: Coles Street Park at Coles Street between 16th and 18th Streets
When: April 16th – December 10th | Tuesdays from 3PM-7PM
Social: Instagram
Vendors: Nute Juicery, Norwich Meadows Farm, Emily’s Hearth, Scale Fish Market, Ash Hopper, Settantatre Pasta, and more.
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.
Where: Grove Street PATH Plaza, Grove Street + Newark Streets
When:
- January 11th – April 18th (winter market) | Thursdays from 4PM-6PM
- April 22nd to December 19th (spring, summer, + fall market) | Mondays and Thursdays from 3PM-7PM
Vendors: Circle Brook Farm, Stella’s Empanadas, EJL Market, Bang Cookies, Stony Hill Farms, and more.
Journal Square Green Market
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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 veggies.
Where: Journal Square PATH Plaza, top concourse across from escalators
When: May 28th through November 19th | Tuesdays from 3PM – 7PM
Social: Instagram
Past Vendors: Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, Gourmet Dried Nuts + Fruit, and more.
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 through December | Wednesdays from 4PM-7PM
Vendors: Stony Hill Farms, El Chilango Taqueria, Riggs Company Provisions, Taste of Poland, Rabble + Lion Coffee, and more.
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, in the Morris Canal State Park next to the Korean War Memorial
When: End of April through December | Saturdays from 10AM-4PM
Vendors: Stony Hill Farm
Riverview Farmers’ Market
Take a stroll through Riverview Fisk Park (with NYC views) in Jersey City Heights and enjoy live music, as well as a variety of awesome vendors.
Where: Riverview Fisk Park, 498 Palisade Avenue
When: May 5th through November 24th | Sundays from 10AM-2PM
Past Vendors: Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, Headquarters Farm, RH Farms, Nature’s Own, and more.
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Van Vorst Park Farmers’ Market
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Conveniently located three 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: York Street
When: All year | Saturdays from 9AM-1PM
Social: Instagram
Past Vendors: Hoboken Farms, Fed Direct, Scale Fish Market, and more.