Last winter's indoor farmer's market in Riverhead was such a success, it has relocated outdoors for the summer, joining Long Island's lineup of seasonal fresh air markets. The soaring popularity of shopping for locally grown edibles has prompted farmers, bakers, cheese makers, craft brewers, picklers, meat curers, fisherman, wine makers and other artisans to come together every weekend throughout the summer and fall seasons to peddle their provisions.
The Port Jefferson farmers market is held on Main Street every Sunday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, across from the Village Way Restaurant. The market will run through the harvest season, ending in November. The Greenport farmers market runs on Saturdays from 9:00am until 1:00am through October 11, and it is set up on First Street. For a shopping experience that is paired with a scenic stroll as you browse, the Riverhead farmers market stretches along the breezy Peconic River waterfront. The panoramic view sets the perfect ambience for outdoor shopping, a vast improvement from the stifling, crowded indoor variation of the past winter. The Riverhead farmers market runs every Saturday from 10:00am until 2:00pm through November 1. There are also farmers markets to the west, including one in Babylon Village and another in Huntington. The Babylon Village market is set up behind the train station and takes place on Sundays from 8:00am until 1:00pm through November 24. Alternately, the Huntington Village farmers market takes place on Sundays from 7:00am until noon through November 3. You will find the Huntington market on Main Street, east of Route 110.
The goal of the farmers market is to offer local growers and artisans the opportunity to sell their products, introducing residents and tourists alike to the flavors of Long Island. The markets are held in accessible village centers, and the aromas of cooking demonstrations and strains of live musical performances beckon passers by to meander over to check things out. With the prospect of sniffing out and sampling some good eats, shoppers' canine companions clearly enjoy the market stroll as much as the humans.
What can you purchase at a farmers market? Just about anything that is grown or produced here on Long Island. The list includes seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, baked confections and decadent chocolates. Condiments include sauces, salsas, salad dressings, honey, jams and jellies. You can even find local sea salt. Cheeses abound, courtesy of local goats, cows and sheep. Pastas and an astounding selection of artisan breads tempt carb lovers, and eggs, poultry, locally caught fish and shellfish and a variety of smoked and cured meats tantalize the protein cravers. Pick up some pickled peppers and other vegetables for an antipasta platter, some granola treats for the family’s breakfasts and some dog treats for the family pooch. Don't forget to grab a growler of a local craft brew or a bottle of wine from one of our local vintners. You can find some locally produced non-edible goods as well, including hand knitted wool apparel, bath soaps, beauty products, plants for the garden and bouquets of flowers to dress up the dining table.
Farmers markets are not just for stocking up the pantry and refrigerator. Many of the foods can be enjoyed right away. There is something enjoyable about a relaxing stroll on a summer weekend morning, ushered along by the pluckings of an acoustic guitar while picking and choosing all of the makings for an elegant spread of nibbles and then setting it all up at home for a leisurely lunch buffet on the patio. There is a strong sense of community at these markets as vendors and shoppers come together to experience the pride of home grown goodness. Seize the opportunity to savor the local flavors by stepping out to the farmers market in support of Long Island’s local commerce and agriculture.
The Port Jefferson farmers market is held on Main Street every Sunday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, across from the Village Way Restaurant. The market will run through the harvest season, ending in November. The Greenport farmers market runs on Saturdays from 9:00am until 1:00am through October 11, and it is set up on First Street. For a shopping experience that is paired with a scenic stroll as you browse, the Riverhead farmers market stretches along the breezy Peconic River waterfront. The panoramic view sets the perfect ambience for outdoor shopping, a vast improvement from the stifling, crowded indoor variation of the past winter. The Riverhead farmers market runs every Saturday from 10:00am until 2:00pm through November 1. There are also farmers markets to the west, including one in Babylon Village and another in Huntington. The Babylon Village market is set up behind the train station and takes place on Sundays from 8:00am until 1:00pm through November 24. Alternately, the Huntington Village farmers market takes place on Sundays from 7:00am until noon through November 3. You will find the Huntington market on Main Street, east of Route 110.
The goal of the farmers market is to offer local growers and artisans the opportunity to sell their products, introducing residents and tourists alike to the flavors of Long Island. The markets are held in accessible village centers, and the aromas of cooking demonstrations and strains of live musical performances beckon passers by to meander over to check things out. With the prospect of sniffing out and sampling some good eats, shoppers' canine companions clearly enjoy the market stroll as much as the humans.
What can you purchase at a farmers market? Just about anything that is grown or produced here on Long Island. The list includes seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, baked confections and decadent chocolates. Condiments include sauces, salsas, salad dressings, honey, jams and jellies. You can even find local sea salt. Cheeses abound, courtesy of local goats, cows and sheep. Pastas and an astounding selection of artisan breads tempt carb lovers, and eggs, poultry, locally caught fish and shellfish and a variety of smoked and cured meats tantalize the protein cravers. Pick up some pickled peppers and other vegetables for an antipasta platter, some granola treats for the family’s breakfasts and some dog treats for the family pooch. Don't forget to grab a growler of a local craft brew or a bottle of wine from one of our local vintners. You can find some locally produced non-edible goods as well, including hand knitted wool apparel, bath soaps, beauty products, plants for the garden and bouquets of flowers to dress up the dining table.
Farmers markets are not just for stocking up the pantry and refrigerator. Many of the foods can be enjoyed right away. There is something enjoyable about a relaxing stroll on a summer weekend morning, ushered along by the pluckings of an acoustic guitar while picking and choosing all of the makings for an elegant spread of nibbles and then setting it all up at home for a leisurely lunch buffet on the patio. There is a strong sense of community at these markets as vendors and shoppers come together to experience the pride of home grown goodness. Seize the opportunity to savor the local flavors by stepping out to the farmers market in support of Long Island’s local commerce and agriculture.