Farmers Markets offer fresh, local food and neighborhood atmosphere
Levy School, Harrisville Main Street and East Avenue (Route 107)
Harrisville, RI 02830
Phone: 401-568-3191
Hours in 2011:
Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; mid-May - mid-October
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.
Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI
Hours in 2011:
Sundays, noon-3 p.m.; July to late October
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.
82 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Hours in 2011:
Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.; July 5 - October 25
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, Hope Street and Asylum Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-222-2781
Dates in 2011:
Fridays, 2-6 p.m.; May 6 - October 28
Pay with: Cash, WIC, Seniors' Coupons
Bike route: East Bay Bike Path
Newport Vineyards & Winery, 909 East Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Open: mid-June - late October, 2011. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Memorial Boulevard and Chapel Street
Newport, RI 02840
Open: mid-June 10 - late October, 2011. Wednesdays, 2 – 6 p.m.
Pardon Gray Preserve, Route 77 and Lafayette Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
Dates in 2011:
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; mid-June - early October
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, 310 Cranston Street
Providence, RI 02907
Hours in 2011:
June 2 through October 27
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.
807 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
Hours in 2011:
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; July 9 – October 29
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.
Market Square by RISD Auditorium, College Street at South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-331-5544 ext. 5
Hours in 2011:
Fridays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; June 3 - October 28
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, 345 Ives Road
Warwick, RI 02818
Phone: 401-222-2781
Dates In 2011:
Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 6 - October 28
Pay with: Cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, Seniors' Coupons, Credit Cards. Location on Warwick and East Greenwich Bicycle Network
67 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Dates in 2011:
Sundays from noon – 3 p.m.; July 10 through October 30
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.
Pawtucket / Wintertime Farmers Market
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI
Hours in 2012:
Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; November 5- mid-May
This market is located inside a historic former mill building that is being restored and used a bit at a time by designers, artists, a restaurant/bar, fitness and dance studios, a violin maker. The market has a big range of food products, including shellfish straight from Maine, soaps and skin care, and cool extras like knife sharpening and recycling. Worth a trip to just brighten up a winter day.
Lippett Memorial Park, 1015 Hope Street at Blackstone Boulevard.
Providence, RI 02906
Hours in 2011:
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
June 4 - October 29
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.
Wriston Quad, Thayer Street and George Street
Providence, RI 02906
Hours in 2011:
Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., April 7 - May 5
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.
Lippitt Park, 1015 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 800-403-8305
Dates in 2011:
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 11 - September 24
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.
North Scituate Village, West Greenville Road
North Scituate, RI
Phone: 401-647-5110
Dates in 2011:
Early May – mid-October, Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon.
Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
Phone: 401-295-1030
Dates in 2011:
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; May 14 - October 29
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, 2 Salt Pond Road (South County Hospital exit off Route 1)
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 401-397-4702
Dates in 2011:
early May – late October 27, Tuesdays, 2- 6 p.m.
URI, Keaney Sports Complex Parking Lot,
Keaney Road and Rt 138,
South Kingstown,
Dates in 2011:
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon; May-October
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.
