Long Island Farmers Markets

Are you loving my Golden Earthworm Organic CSA farm share posts on insta but don’t have the time or don’t want to make the commitment for your own farm share? That’s ok!  Why not visit one of the many wonderful farmers markets on Long Island?!

 

You’ll find that many farmers markets also offer cheese, bread and pastries, charcuterie, and varieties of condiments like local honeys, jams, syrups, olive oil and vinegars. Some even offer locally caught fish. Check out your community’s farmers market and please support local farmers and artisans.

 

Here are some tips I’ve learned along the way to make shopping at a farmers market easy peasy lemon squeezy:

 

• Bring a cooler with ice packs and/or individual reusable bags. By storing your farmers market finds properly, you can keep them fresher for a bit longer.

 

• Managing expectations! Knowing what’s in season can make your trip more enjoyable.

 

• Talk to the farmers and staff! They won’t bite! Ask questions if you see something you’re not familiar with, or ask them when your favorite veggie is in season.

 

• Don’t manhandle the produce! Ask the farmer or their staff to help you choose produce to your desired ripeness.

 

• It’s a good idea to have small bills on you, although some people have started accepting credit cards.

 

It’s helpful to plan recipes in advance, but leave room for spontaneity. Have a question about a new find? Send me a message, or comment below and we’ll brainstorm together. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, especially when you’re using farm fresh ingredients. Let their natural flavors shine and keep it simple!

 

Happy cooking!

xo Liz

 

 

All photos are my own.

This list was copied with permission from Erica Marcus, Newsday.

 

NASSAU

BALDWIN / FREEPORT: Baldwin LIRR Station, lot 3BA-12 (between Milburn and Brookside Avenues), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 13 to Oct. 26, 516-378-3415, freeportfarmersmarket.org

FARMINGDALE: Village Green next to Village Hall, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 2 to Nov. 17, 631-673-5844

GARDEN CITY: 101 County Seat Dr., behind Supreme Court building, Tuesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 4 to Nov. 26, 631-323-3653, longislandgrowersmarket.com

HEMPSTEAD: 99 Nichols Court, in parking lot, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 13 to Oct. 26, 516-544-2955

LONG BEACH: Kennedy Plaza next to LIRR station, Wednesdays (June 5 to Oct. 30) and Saturdays (May 25 to Nov. 23), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 516-670-5311, ligreenmarket.org

OLD BETHPAGE: 140 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Rd., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m., May 25 to Oct. 26, 631-842-2283, restorationfarm.com

PORT WASHINGTON: Town Dock on Main Street, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, June 8 to Oct. 26, 516-883-0887, grassrootsinfo.org

ROCKVILLE CENTRE: Sunrise Highway and Long Beach Road, Sundays, 7 a.m. to noon, June 2 to Nov. 24, 631-323-3653, longislandgrowersmarket.com

ROOSEVELT: 380 Nassau Rd., Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 14 to Oct. 27, 516-544-2955, rooseveltfarmersmarket.com

ROSLYN: Christopher Morley Park, 500 Searingtown Rd., Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 5 to Nov. 27, 631-323-3653, longislandgrowersmarket.com

SEAFORD: Railroad Street at the eastern end of Seaford LIRR station, corner of Washington Avenue and Sunrise Highway, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon, June 1 to Nov. 23, 631-323-3653, longislandgrowersmarket.com

SEA CLIFF: St. Luke’s Church, 253 Glen Ave., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 16 to Oct. 26, 516-318-5487, facebook.com/seaclifffarmersmarket

VALLEY STREAM: Arthur J Hendrickson Park, 123 W. Merrick Rd., Thursdays, 7 a.m. to noon. June 13 to Nov 2, 631-323-3653, longislandgrowersmarket.com

WESTBURY / NEW CASSEL: 212 Garden St., Westbury, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 13 to Oct. 26, 516-984-0230, newcasselfarm@gmail.com

 

SUFFOLK

AMITYVILLE: 911 Memorial Park, Broadway at Railroad Avenue, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 15 to Oct. 26, amityfarmersmarket@gmail.com

BABYLON VILLAGE: LIRR parking lot, Railroad and North Carll avenues, Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 2 to Nov. 24, longislandfarmersmarkets.com

DEER PARK: Tanger Outlets at the Arches, Commack Road, around the fountain at the Piazza, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 1 to Oct. 26, 631-673-5844

EAST HAMPTON: Nick & Toni’s parking lot, 136 N. Main St., Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 10 to Aug. 30, 631-871-8185, localharvest.org/east-hampton

FLANDERS: Crohan Community Center, 655 Flanders Rd., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 6 to Oct. 19, 631-287-5745

GREENPORT: Indoor market only: 414 First St., Fridays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 24 to Oct. 26, info@greenportfarmersmarket.com

HAMPTON BAYS: 84 West Montauk Hwy., across from fire dept., Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 23 to Aug. 29, eciny.org/good-ground-farmers-market

HUNTINGTON: Main Street east of Route 110, Sundays, 7 a.m. to noon, June 2 to Nov. 24, 631-323-3653, longislandgrowersmarket.com

ISLIP: Town Hall parking lot on Montauk Highway, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon, June 1 to Nov. 23, 631-323-3653, longislandgrowersmarket.com

LINDENHURST: Village Square Gazebo at West Hoffman and North Wellwood avenues, every other Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 18, June 1, 15, 29, July 13, 27, Aug. 10, 24, Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5, 19 and Nov. 2, 631-438-6629, villageoflindenhurstny.gov

MONTAUK: Village Green, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays, June 13 to Sept. 12, Fridays, Sept. 20 to Oct. 4 and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 631-668-2428

NESCONSET: Nesconset Plaza, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 1 to Nov. 23, 631-265-6131

NORTHPORT: Cow Harbor Park parking lot, foot of Main Street, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, June 1 to Nov. 16 (except Sept. 14), 631-754-3905, northportfarmersmarket.org

PATCHOGUE: LIRR station parking lot, Fridays (June 9 to Nov. 18) and Sundays (June 16 to Nov. 10), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 631-323-3653, longislandgrowersmarket.com

PORT JEFFERSON: Port Jefferson Village Center, in the Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 5 to Nov. 26 and Wednesdays, 3 to 7 p.m., May 30 to Aug. 29, 631-473-4724, portjeff.com

ROCKY POINT: Old Depot Park, Broadway and Prince Road, Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 2 to Nov. 24

SAG HARBOR: Bay and Burke streets, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 26 to Oct. 27, 212-644-2604

SAYVILLE: Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 18 to Nov. 23, 631-334-3698

SETAUKET: Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Rd., Fridays, 3 to 7 p.m., May 31 to Oct. 4, 631-901-7151

SHELTER ISLAND: Havens House, 16 S. Ferry Rd., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 25 to Sept. 28, 631-749-0025, shelterislandhistorical.org

SOUTHAMPTON: 25 Jobs Lane, east side grounds of the Southampton Arts Center, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 26 to Oct. 13, 631-283-0402, southamptonchamber.com

SPRINGS / EAST HAMPTON: Springs Fireplace Road at Ashawagh Hall, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 25 to Aug. 31, 631-875-9130

ST. JAMES: St. James Lutheran Church, 230 Second Ave., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 1 to Aug. 31, stjamescivic@yahoo.com

STONY BROOK: Stony Brook Village Center, 97 Main St., near Crazy Beans, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 8 to Oct. 12, 516-343-6247, heartbeetfarms.com

WESTHAMPTON BEACH: Village Green, corner of Main Street and Mill Road, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 18 to Oct. 26, 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org

WYANDANCH: Delano Stewart Plaza, 40 Station Dr., Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., July 13 to Oct. 26, 516-455-3177, wyandanchplaza.org

 

 

References:

Marcus, E. (2019, June, 22). Farmers markets on Long Island. Retrieved from: https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/food-and-drink/farmers-markets-long-island-1.19304994