With summer almost upon us, Bergen County Farmers Markets will be prepping to open, ready to offer up everything the community needs – including a great day out.
Farmers markets even come CDC (Centers for Disease Control) approved:
- Guidelines state that farmers’ markets are a lower-risk shopping option.
- Buying healthy food options is important for physical and mental health.
Plus, supporting local businesses, farmers, and artisans helps the community.
So, if you’re a fan of fresh produce grown by local artisans and live near Bergen County, you have to check out these three amazing farmers’ markets.
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Ramsey Farmers Market – Open Now
Location: Main Street Train Station
Opening Times: Sunday, 10 am – 1 pm throughout April. In May, times change to Sundays at 9 am – 2 pm.
Ends: Ramsey Farmers Market runs from April to November 2021.
What you need to know:
- Masks are mandatory for all.
- Where possible, pre-order and pre-pay.
- No dogs allowed.
- Don’t attend if you feel ill.
- There will be sufficient spacing between vendors.
- Observe social distancing.
Find out more on the website.
Westwood Farmers Market – Open Now
Location: 40 Crest Street, Westwood. The parking lot at the Knight’s of Columbus of Westwood/Hillsdale Council.
Opening Times: Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.
Ends: Westwood Farmers Market runs to the end of 2021 (date to be announced).
What you need to know:
- The Westwood Farmers Market was a finalist in the Best of Bergen magazine 2020 & 2021.
- Masks are mandatory for all.
- Don’t attend if you feel ill.
- Observe social distancing.
Find out more on their Facebook page.
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Oakland Giant Farmers Market – Open Now
Location: Copper Tree Mall Shopping Center. Located at 350 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, NJ, near the DMV.
Opening Times: Daily, from 8 am – 8 pm, except on Sundays, which is 8 am – 7 pm.
Ends: This indoor farmers market is open all year round.
What you need to know:
- According to the market’s Facebook page: “The Oakland Giant Farmers Market is the largest indoor, year-round, gourmet market serving the finest of local and international products to our valued customers and businesses.”
- Masks are mandatory for all.
- Don’t attend if you feel ill.
- Observe social distancing.
Find out more on their Facebook page.
Paramus Farmers Market – Opens June
Location: Petruska Memorial Park
Opening Times: Wednesday, 12 pm – 6 pm from June 2nd, 2021.
Ends: Paramus Farmers Market runs from June to October 13th, 2021.
What you need to know:
- Masks are mandatory for all.
- Don’t attend if you feel ill.
- Observe social distancing.
Find out more on their Facebook page.
For those concerned, mask-wearing, social distancing, and good food hygiene rules will be followed.
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