Jersey Shore summer farmer’s market guide 2016
There's a reason we are called the Garden State. If you're looking for fresh produce this summer, here are the spots you have to visit.
Asbury Fresh
Kennedy Park, Cookman Avenue & Grand Avenue in Asbury Park
Open: June 12 through Sept. 25, on Fridays 5:30 to 9 p.m. In July and August, also open Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Offering certified organic, pesticide free, and conventional fruits and veggies, locally caught seafood, free range/grass fed meats and poultry, breads, baked goods, cheeses, vegan food, pop-up restaurants, handmade artisan jewelry, soaps and more.
Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market
Veteran's Park, 111 1st Ave. in Atlantic Highlands
Open: June 3 through October 7, on Fridays from noon to 6 p.m.
Offering a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables along with flowers, condiments, natural skin care products, jellies and jams, bread, ethnic foods, organic coffee and tea.
Belmar Fresh
Pyanoe Plaza, 9th & Main St. in Belmar
Open: June 18 through October 1, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Offering a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, locally caught seafood, free range/grass fed meats and poultry, bread, baked goods, cheeses and more.
Brick Farmers Market
Windward Beach Park
Open: May through September, Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon
Offering fruits and veggies, coffee, wine, spices, baked goods and more.
Downtown Freehold Farmers Market
Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street in Freehold
Open: July 1 through Oct. 31, Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Offering fruits and veggies, baked goods, honey, flowers and more.
Englishtown Auction Sales/ Farmers Market
off Route 527 in Englishtown
Open: Year-round, Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Offering a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market
2nd Bridge Avenue in Red Bank
Open: Through mid-November, Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Offering fruits and veggies along with crafts and other food.
Highlands 22nd Annual Farmers Market
Huddy Park in Highlands
Open: June through October, Saturdays 8:30 a.m. until sold out
Offering fruits and veggies, flowers, specialty vendors, Italian specialties, baked goods and more.
Keyport Farmers Market
Fireman's Park in Keyport
Open June through October 20, Thursdays 1 to 7 p.m.
Offering fruits and veggies, potted plants, baked goods, kettle corn and more.
Manasquan Farmers' Market
Corner of Main St. and Miller Preston Way in Manasquan
Open: July through September, Thursdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Offering fruits and veggies, baked goods, local honey, cheeses.
Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market
601 Arnold Ave. and Route 35 South (Borden's Parking Lot)
Open: June through September, Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Offering fruits and veggies, local raw honey, herbs, eggs, baked goods, pet treats and handmade items.
Toms River Farmers Market
Southeast corner of W. Water & Irons Streets, Toms River
Open: May through October, Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m/
Offering fruits and veggies, baked goods, frozen Italian foods, olives and pickles, balsamic vinegar and honey.
West End Farmers Market
Corner of Brighton & Kossik in Long Branch
Open June through November, Thursdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Offering fruits and veggies, plants, Italian specialty cheeses, bread, salsas and baked goods.