Rhode Island - Farmers Markets

Burrillville Farmers’ Market
Levy School, Harrisville Main Street and East Avenue (Route 107)
Harrisville, RI  02830
Phone: 401-568-3191

Hours in 2010:
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 15-October 16, 2010

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Area farmers and growers bring high quality locally produced products directly to the community. Plants, produce, wool, eggs, honey, baked goods, cut flowers, entertainment, children's programs, educational literature and guest experts, each market brings something new and different.

Pawtucket Summertime Market
Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI

Hours in 2010:
Sundays, noon-3 p.m.; July 11 to late October

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Pawtucket farmers market is moving to the shaded riverside parking area beside Slater Mill, across from the Downtown Pawtucket Visitor Center and by the RIPTA bus terminal. The market's high visibility and the enthusiasm of the Pawtucket community have attracted a loyal following. Pay with: cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, Seniors' Coupons, credit cards.

Woonsocket Farmers’ Market
82 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI  02895

Hours in 2010:
Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.; July 6-late October

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Located beside the St. Ann Arts and Culture Center, the market has grown into a mainstay for residents of the city looking for the freshest foods around. Selling fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey and maple syrup, dairy, meat, flowers, beverages, jams and jellies, baked goods, etc. Pay with: cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, senior coupons, credit cards.

Colt State Park Farmers Market
Colt State Park, Hope Street and Asylum Road
Bristol, RI  02809
Phone: 401-222-2781

Dates in 2010:
Fridays, 2-6 p.m.; May 7-October 29

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Pay with: Cash, WIC, Seniors' Coupons Bike route: East Bay Bike Path

Aquidneck Growers' Saturday Market
Newport Vineyards & Winery, 909 East Main Road
Middletown, RI  02842

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Open: June 6 - October 24, 2009. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Aquidneck Growers' Wednesday Market
Memorial Boulevard and Chapel Street
Newport, RI  02840

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Open: June 10 - October 28, 2009. Wednesdays, 2 – 6 p.m.

Sakonnet Growers Market
Pardon Gray Preserve, Route 77 and Lafayette Road
Tiverton, RI  02878

Dates in 2010:
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; June 19-October 2

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This market’s purpose is to provide better access to the Sakonnet Community of seasonally produced fresh goods, produce and plants. Here you’ll find fresh veggies, fruits, meats, cheeses, arts, crafts and more.

Armory Park Farmers’ Market
Armory Park, 310 Cranston Street
Providence, RI  02907

Hours in 2010:
June 11 through late October

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Located in the park that abuts the Cranston Armory, this farmers' market has quickly become a Thursday evening staple for the West End neighborhood. Selling fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey and maple syrup, dairy, meat, flowers, beverages, jams and jellies, baked goods, etc. Pay with: cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, Seniors' Coupons, credit cards.

Broad Street Farmers Market
807 Broad Street
Providence, RI  02907

Hours in 2010:
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; July 10 – October 31

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In the heart of South Providence, this market attracts attention in what is already a lively neighborhood. Run by Southside Community Land Trust, the market features regular cooking demos and community events. But it's clearly the bounty of fresh greens, juicy tomatoes and colorful fruit that attract loyal customers to the market every Saturday. Pay with: cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, senior coupons, credit cards.

Downtown Farmers’ Market
Burnside Park at Kennedy Plaza
Providence, RI  02903
Phone: 401-331-5544 ext. 5

Hours in 2010:
Fridays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; June 4-end of October

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An enormous variety of fresh Rhode Island foods in the heart of the capital city can be found here. Next to Kennedy Plaza, the market serves the intersection of downtown office workers, bus commuters, and convention visitors, but moreover creates a crossroads of urban and rural. Selling fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey and maple syrup, dairy, meat, flowers, beverages, jams and jellies, baked goods, etc. Pay with: cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, senior coupons, credit cards.

Goddard State Park Farmers Market
Goddard State Park, 345 Ives Road
Warwick, RI  02818
Phone: 401-222-2781

Dates In 2010:
Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 7-October 29

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Pay with: Cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, Seniors' Coupons, Credit Cards. Location on Warwick and East Greenwich Bicycle Network

Pawtucket Farmers Market
Broadway and Exchange Street
Pawtucket, RI  02860

Sundays from noon – 3 p.m.; July 12 through October 25, 2009

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The high visibility and the enthusiasm of the Pawtucket community have attracted the market a loyal following on Sunday afternoons. Look forward to a vibrant, bustling market with lots of fresh and delicious treasures.

Providence -- Hope Street
Lippett Memorial Park, 1015 Hope Street at Blackstone Blvd.
Providence, RI  02906

Hours in 2010:
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
June 5-late November

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The Hope Street market at Lippitt Park on the East Side (previously at Hope High School) is the longest running market in Providence. Even as other markets have sprung up, the Hope Street market continues to draw a customer base from around the city. Selling fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey and maple syrup, dairy, meat, flowers, beverages, jams and jellies, baked goods, etc. Pay with: cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, senior coupons, credit cards.

Providence at Brown University Farmers Market
Wriston Quad, Thayer Street and George Street
Providence, RI  02906

Hours in 2010:
Opens September 1-mid-November

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Selling fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey and maple syrup, dairy, meat, flowers, beverages, jams and jellies, baked goods, etc. Pay with: cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, senior coupons, credit cards.

Providence Open Market
Lippitt Park, 1015 Hope Street
Providence, RI  02906
Phone: 800-403-8305

Dates in 2010:
Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 22-June 19
and September 11-October 16

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This is an open-air market where you can shop for local food, handmade artisan goods and fine art. The Market features a different group of artists every week. Selling art, healthy edibles, handbags, jewelry, accessories and much more.

Scituate Farmers Market
North Scituate Village, West Greenville Road
North Scituate, RI
Phone: 401-647-5110

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Open: May 2 – October 17, 2009. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon.

Coastal Growers Market
Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road
Saunderstown, RI  02874
Phone: 401-295-1030

Dates in 2010:
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; May 15- October 30

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Coastal Growers Market offers Rhode Islanders a great opportunity to support local farmers and to purchase a variety of hard-to-find products including organic produce, pasture-fed meats, locally raised shellfish and more. Customers are encouraged to bring the whole family for a unique shopping experience and some of the finest produce in Rhode Island. Whether it’s the old-timey acoustic music, the friendly farmers and vendors, the friends you see and meet, the yoga on the lawn or, perhaps, the fabulous food, flowers and crafts, you’ll love the market!

Marina Park Farmers Market
Marina Park, 2 Salt Pond Road (South County Hospital exit off Route 1)
Wakefield, RI  02879
Phone: 401-397-4702

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Open: May 5 – October 27, 2009. Tuesdays, 2- 6 p.m.

South Kingstown Farmers Market
URI, Keaney Sports Complex Parking Lot,
Keaney Road and Rt 138,
South Kingstown

Dates in 2010:
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; May-October

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This is Rhode Island's oldest continually operating Farmers Market, offering a seasonal selection of Rhode Island-grown produce and other products by members' farms.