Providence/Warwick has farmers markets offering excellent & fresh food
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
Pay with: Cash, Fresh Bucks, Food Stamps/EBT, WIC, Seniors' Coupons, Credit Cards. Location on Warwick and East Greenwich Bicycle Network
Dates and Hours: Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 4 to October 26
Lippitt Park, Providence, between Hope Street and Blackstone Blvd
Providence, RI
The Hope Street Farmers Market sells fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheese, breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, seafood, poultry and eggs, and many other items that we grow, make or raise ourselves. (after September 7, the Wednesday market will close at 6 p.m.). Load up your shopping bags with great things to eat, listen to live music and spend time with your neighbors. Information: www.hopestreetmarket.com
Dates and Hours: Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., June 6 to October 31
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 19 to October 27
67 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
The high visibility and the enthusiasm of the Pawtucket community have attracted the market a loyal following on Sunday afternoons. Growers at this market include Barden Family Orchard of North Scituate. RI; Brasen Hill Farm of Dudley, MA; Costa Farm of Pawtucket, RI; Freedom Food Farm of Johnston, RI; Hill Orchards of
Johnston, RI; New Urban Farmers of Pawtucket, RI.
Dates and Hours: Sundays,noon-3 p.m.; July 8-October 28
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.
Cranston Armory, Parade and Hudson streets
Providence, RI 02907
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.
Dates and Hours: June 7 to November 1, Thursday, 4-7 p.m.
Algonquin House, 807 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
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.
Dates and Hours: July 7 to October 27; Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to noon, 2012
Lippett Memorial Park, 1015 Hope Street at Blackstone Boulevard.
Providence, RI 02906
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.
Dates and Hours: Wednesday market, 3-6 p.m., starting June 6; Saturday market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 19 to October 27
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.
Dates and Hours: Mondy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; September 10 to October 29
Lippitt Park, 1015 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 800-403-8305
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.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 9 to September 22
North Scituate Village, West Greenville Road
North Scituate, RI
Phone: 401-647-5547
Local produce, beef, cheese and goat's milk, Pay with cash, WIC FMNP coupons, WIC fruit ad vegetable coupons, seniors coupons. >BR>
Dates and Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon; May 26 to October 6
