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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.
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Woonsocket Farmers’ Market
82 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Tuesdays from 4 – 7 p.m.; July 7 through October 27, 2009
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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. The Woonsocket market is the farthest outside Providence of the markets we manage, and the quaint character of this market lends itself to the feel of the downtown. Its loyal customer base comes every week knowing they'll find a great selection and friendly farmers.
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Sakonnet Growers Market
Pardon Gray Preserve, Route 77 and Lafayette Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; June 26 through October 2, 2009
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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.
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Armory Park Farmers’ Market
Armory Park, 310 Cranston Street
Providence, RI 02907
Thursdays from 4 – 7 p.m.; June 4 through October 29, 2009
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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. The farmers' market plays a critical role as an accessible source of fresh foods in an area that currently lacks a large food market. The market also provides an excuse for an evening stroll, as you can tell by the number of happy kids playing and dog walkers who incorporate a market stop into their normal route.
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Broad Street Farmers Market
807 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; July 11 – October 31, 2009
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In the heart of South Providence, this market attracts attention in what is already a lively neighborhood. Run for a number of years 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.
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Downtown Farmers’ Market
Kennedy Plaza and Burnside Park, Exchange Terrace
Providence, RI 02903
Fridays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; June 12 through October 30, 2009
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An enormous variety of fresh Rhode Island foods in the heart of the capital city can be found here. The Downtown Market lives up to its namesake, offering a taste of Rhode Island to all those who converge upon Providence. Alongside 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. Farmers, bakers, and prepared food vendors offer a world-class showcase of local foods.
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Hope High School Farmers’ Market
Hope High School, 324 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; June 6 through November 28, 2009
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The Hope High School market on the East Side is the longest running and most established market in Providence and it shows. Anyone who has visited the market on a Saturday morning can attest to the cheery buzz of the crowd as people pick through a wide selection of locally grown foods. Tomato season can even see crowds forming an hour before the market opens to get first pick of farmers' heirloom varieties. Even as other markets have sprung up, the Hope High School market continues to draw a customer base from around the city and demonstrates how large an appetite we have for deliciously fresh foods.
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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.
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Providence Open Market
Lippitt Park, 1015 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; May 23 through June 20, 2009, and September 12 through October 31, 2009
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Now in its 3rd season, 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 ensuring that each visit will be unique, giving Providence a unique casual meeting place where you can shop for art, healthy edibles, handbags, jewelry, accessories and much more.
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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.
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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!
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Marina Park Farmers Market
Marina Park, South County Hospital exit off Route 1 / 2 Salt Pond Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 401-397-4702
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Open: May 5 – October 27, 2009. Tuesdays, 2- 6 p.m.
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South Kingstown Farmers Market
URI, Keaney Sports Complex Parking Lot, Keaney Rd And Rt 138,
South Kingstown
Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; May 2 -October 27, 2009
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This is Rhode Island's oldest continually operating Farmers Market, offering a seasonal selection of R.I. grown produce and other products by members' farms.
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Green Thumb -- Kingston March 19, 2010 to March 21, 2010 |
Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" - South Kingstown March 19, 2010 to March 21, 2010 |
Salute to Spring Celebration -- Woonsocket March 21, 2010 |
Three Grey Beards at the Court of King Frederick the Great -- Tiverton March 21, 2010 |
Blackstone Culinaria Secret Ingredient Food Tour -- Pawtucket March 24, 2010 |
Camouflaged Egg Hunt –Bristol, Smithfield, Exeter March 27, 2010 |
Seal Watch and Prudence Island Tour – Bristol March 27, 2010 to March 28, 2010 |
Rhode Island Philharmonic Presents: Rossini, Schubert, Handel and Ginastera -- Providence March 27, 2010 |
Annual East Egg Hunt - Westerly March 27, 2010 |
Al Copley & Greg Piccolo at the Knickerbocker - Westerly The Dynamic Duo March 27, 2010 |
Blackstone Culinaria Secret Ingredient Food Tour -- Pawtucket March 31, 2010 |
Trans-Siberian Orchestra with “Beethoven’s last Night” – Providence March 31, 2010 |
Visit with the Easter Bunny -- Providence April 2, 2010 to April 3, 2010 |
Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch -- Newport April 3, 2010 |
Watching Woodcocks Supper and Saunter -- Smithfield April 3, 2010 |
Easter Egg Hunt -- Newport April 3, 2010 |
Egg Hunt Safari -- Providence April 3, 2010 |
Star Chefs at Gracie’s – Providence April 5, 2010 |
Blackstone Culinaria Secret Ingredient Food Tour -- Woonsocket April 7, 2010 |
Seal Watch and Prudence Island Tour – Bristol April 10, 2010 to April 12, 2010 |
Dream With Me: Music for Soprano, Tenor, Piano and Cello -- Providence April 11, 2010 |
Craftopia - Pawtucket April 11, 2010 |
Blackstone Culinaria Secret Ingredient Food Tour -- Pawtucket April 14, 2010 |
Fabrications Quilt Show -- North Kingstown April 24, 2010 to April 25, 2010 |
Star Chefs at Gracie’s – Providence May 16, 2010 |
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