Farm Fresh and Locally Grown: Bergen Farmers' Markets

As we round the corner to summer, we wanted to give you the skinny on getting skinny by telling you where and when the farmers are rolling into town.

Think fresh, crisp, delicious peaches, blueberries, cherries, cantaloupe, watermelon, corn, squash, cucumbers, beans, carrots, mushrooms, celery, leeks, onions, scallions, lettuce, spinach, peppers, beets, carrots and corn, corn, corn! And don’t forget the home-baked breads, cookies and pies, as well as the handmade wine, freshly made pickles and mozzarella cheese. A bit of nature’s bounty every day.

Here are farmers' markets in Bergen County. Each one has its own distinct flavor so why not visit them all? We do!

 Ridgewood Farmers’ Market

• When: Sundays, June 26 to Nov. 5; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Ridgewood Train Station
• Why Go: There’s a fresh honey stand for honey lovers, homemade jams, fresh breads and pies, pickles and of course, a huge selection of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a large selection of fresh herbs.

Washington Township Farmers' Market

• When: Sundays, June 19 to Sept. 25; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: , 79 Pascack Road
• Why Go: This farmers market includes Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, pies, pastries, pasta, sauces, cheeses, pickles, pickled vegetables, fudge, baklava, plants, flowers and more.

Fort Lee Farmers’ Market

• When: Sundays, June 26 to Nov. 20; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Community Center off Anderson Avenue
• Why Go: Fresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal breads and cheeses, pickles, plants, pies and more. 

Emerson Farmers’ Market

• When: Sundays, June 26 to Nov. 20; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Emerson train station on Kinderkermack Road
• Why Go: The Orchards of Conklin from Rockland County is here and aside from their freshly grown fruit, they bring their freshly baked pies and donuts. There are additional farm stands with a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, including white carrots, which are sweeter than the orange ones, and freshly picked mushrooms. There’s pickles, freshly made mozzarella and artisanal breads.

 Ramsey Farmers' Market

• When: Sundays, June 12 to Nov. 20; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Ramsey Train Station, Erie Plaza off Main Street
• Why Go: Fresh fish from Hampton Bays, organic fruits and vegetables, Orchards of Conklin, fresh cut flowers, Dr. Pickles, organic teas and coffees, homespun chili, Ventimiglia Vineyards, quiches, gluten-free bakery items, goat milk cheeses, artisan breads, jams, fresh pies, fresh pastas, honey and so much more!

 Tenafly Farmers’ Market

• When: Sundays through Oct. 31; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Parking lot at the corner of Tenafly Road and Washington Street
• Why Go: Large selection of organic fruits, vegetables and an organic bread stand. In addition to the organic stands, there are two large vegetable stands, a plant/flower stand, freshly made goat’s milk cheeses, a featured artist and a kids’ art table.

Hasbrouck Heights Farmers’ Market

• When: Tuesdays, June 14 – Sept. 27; noon to 6 p.m.  
• Where: Corner of Boulevard and Washington Place
• Why Go: There are two farm stands offering fruits and vegetables, an organic bakery, pickles, mozzarella, breads, fresh ravioli and a stand that sells organic handmade soap.

 Haworth Farmers’ Market

• When: Tuesdays, June 7 to Nov. 22; 2 to 7 p.m.
• Where: Terrace Street Parking lot
• Why Go: Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, pickles, olives, breads, cheeses and more.

 Rutherford Farmers’ Market

• When: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1 to Oct. 29
• Where: Williams Plaza
• Why Go: The Wednesday market features Jersey Fresh produce from two New Jersey Farms, Amish baked goods, pickles, frozen seafood and pasta, dried fruits and nuts and an assortment of other products. The Saturday market only features New Jersey Fresh farm produce. 

 River Vale Farmers’ Market

• When: Thursdays, June 30 to Oct. 27; noon to 6 p.m.
• Where: River Vale Town Hall Complex, 406 Rivervale Road, in the parking lot next to the tennis courts
• Why Go: It has a lot of  vendors, including two fresh fruit and vegetable stands, one of which is Stokes Farm from Old Tappan; a handmade wine stand—with tastings! (If you like wine—try theirs!); a stand that offers handmade sodas and coffees; a stand with fresh handmade pasta sauces and pizzas; fresh Italian ice stand; a pickles stand; an Amish stand with all the amazing homemade pies, pastries and jams and a fresh mozzarella and bread stand. 

 Teaneck Farmers’ Market

• When: Thursdays, June 23 to Oct. 27; noon to 6 p.m.  
• Where: Municipal parking lot off Cedar Lane, Garrison Avenue and Beverly Road, in back of the Wells Fargo Bank (across from Bischoff’s)
• Why Go: There’s two farm stands, but one of them is Amish, and you have never seen such enormous vegetables or a stand so perfectly arranged with endless offerings. And don’t forget to take home some Amish baked goods like whoopee pies, snickerdoodles or jams. There’s also a mozzarella and bread stand and a pickle stand. 

Englewood Farmers’ Market

• When: Fridays, June 10 to Oct. 28; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Depot Square off North Van Brunt Street
• Why Go: Stands with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, an Amish stand with homemade baked goods, a mozzarella and bread stand and pickles.