
Tired of digging through the produce counters at the local supermarket to find quality fruits and vegetables? Explore nature's local bounty at these wonderful farmers markets around Nassau County homes for sale and Suffolk County homes for sale.
- Bayview Market & Farms - 891 Main Rd., Riverhead, NY 119011
More than 200 years ago, Orry Reeve's 150-acre property established the foundation of Bayview Market & Farms. Since then, seven generations have worked the farm and onsite market that now bear the original name. Thanks to the location in a four-season area, fresh produce is available nearly all year long. Summer fruits, vegetables, and herbs include basil, cauliflower, peaches, and watermelon. Find tasty treats such as roasted corn, baked goods, and honey and jam inside the market as well. Hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
- Deep Roots Farmers Market - Garvies Point Park, 100 Garvies Point Rd., Glen Cove, NY 11542
In 2014, Deep Roots Farmers Market began modestly with a single vendor set up in a church courtyard. Today, the market is situated on the scenic Glen Cove waterfront and hosts more than 35 food purveyors and artisans. Anything you find at the pet-friendly market, whether it's homemade products or fresh produce, is sourced within a 100-mile radius with no exceptions. Live music and children's events make the market a great destination for families. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, and a second location at Firefighters Park in Great Neck is open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday. The season runs through the end of October.
- Long Island Growers Market - 35870 Main Rd., Orient, NY 11957
Thanks to Long Island Growers Market, residents of Suffolk County and Nassau County are never more than a short drive away from the best produce, baked goods, and gourmet foods the area has to offer. The market is comprised of a group of vendors who have teamed up to sell their goods throughout Long Island. In addition to produce, choose from a wide range of products such as meat and seafood, freshly baked bread and pastries, wine, and much more. Current locations of Long Island Growers Market are Islip, Rockville, Roslyn, Seaford, and the latest addition in New Hyde Park. Visit the website for addresses and schedules.
- Port Washington Farmers' Market - 347 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050
Organic farming preserves ecological balance through practices such as avoiding synthetic pesticides and artificial additives. Vendors at Port Washington Farmers' Market are headed up by Demetra's Bio-Farm, LLC, a certified organic farm in Southold, NY. As the only organic farmers' market in New York State, PWFM is an offshoot of Grassroots Environmental Education, a local non-profit organization focused on raising community awareness about environmental health issues. Be sure to get one of the market's legendary freshly-baked organic blueberry muffins with a cup of organic coffee. PWFM is open Saturday from 8 a.m. - noon through the end of October.
- Westhampton Beach Farmers' Market - Village Green, Main St. & Mill Rd., Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
In their own words, the Westhampton Beach Farmers' Market is a family-friendly community "event" where food is just a part of it. Live music, kids' activities, and educational programs are only a few of the features that make the market such a lively place to visit on the weekend. Hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday through the end of October.
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