5 Winter Farmers Markets to Hit Up in Rhode Island
Support local farmers and small businesses by shopping for your fresh fruit and veggies, directly.
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Can’t wait until to spring for your favorite locally-grown fruits and veggies? Check out one of these winter markets to pick up your haul.
Providence Winter Farmers Market
Head to the Farm Fresh headquarters for the largest indoor farmers market in New England. There you’ll find a rich selection of homegrown products from local farm and food vendors, including African Alliance of RI, Aquidneck Farms, Beautiful Day Granola, Earth Essence Herbals, Forge to Table, Herbs and Mylk, Kristi’s Kraftails, Little Rhody Pasta, NAVAD Bakers, RI Mushroom Co., Steere Orchard, Yacht Club Soda and more. Note: The market accepts cash, credit/debit, WIC, SNAP/EBT, and Bonus Bucks. You can also visit local businesses’ brick and mortar shops located in the Farm Fresh building, such as Anchor Toffee, Rhed’s Hot Sauce and Wright’s Creamery.
How to visit: Saturdays through April 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Details: Farm Fresh, 10 Sims Ave., Providence, farmfreshri.org
South Kingstown Farmers Market
Rhode Island’s longest running farmers market, the South Kingstown Farmers Market, is held year round on the University of Rhode Island campus at Independence Square. Stop by to enjoy live music while you support local farmers and entrepreneurs who are selling everything from organic juices and fresh produce to cozy knits and handcrafted decor items.
How to visit: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Details: Independence Square, 25 W independence Way, Kingston, southkingstownfarmersmarket.org
Pawtucket Farmers Market
The Pawtucket Farmers Market Association was established in March 2023 to plan and execute events that support small Rhode Island-based businesses. The association’s goal is to operate programming that improves the accessibility of local food and artisan products. You can support them in their endeavors by visiting and perusing the weekly Pawtucket Farmers Market on Friday evenings at Jordan’s Jungle. There you will find fresh produce, baked goods, sweet treats, spices, vintage pieces, candles, tarot, alpaca goods, local honey, lush plants and more.
How to visit: Fridays, 2:30–7:30 p.m.
Details: Jordan’s Jungle, 545 Pawtucket Ave., Pawtucket, 401-475-0100, jordansjungle.net
Mount Hope Farmers Market
Mount Hope Farm’s year-round farmers market takes place every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Shop local produce, bread, meat, fish, coffee, herbal products and more while you connect with local nonprofits and community organizations. Some full-time vendors include Barden Family Orchard, Early Bird Vintage, Edgewood Cheeseshop, Juniper Hill Apothecary, Mason and Twine, Pita Pocket RI and Vin’ Oliva. Note: EBT and SNAP participants can double their dollars at the market thanks to a grant from Farm Fresh RI.
How to visit: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Details: 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol, 401-254-1745, mounthopefarm.org
Tiverton Farmers Market
Originally launched by Rhody resident Meredith Brower as a way to bring the community together in May 2020, the Tiverton Farmers Market of today is praised for connecting the community to fresh and local produce, meats and seafood, baked goods, honey and herbals, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options, prepared foods and more. The market has grown to support local farms, food entrepreneurs and food makers, artists, musicians, local and non-profit entities and local groups — mainstays include Amado Ceramics, Mother hen Bakery, Firefly Mandalas, No Joke Smoke BBQ, The Perfect Empanada, Pet Wants Newport, Gnarly Vines Farm and many more.
How to visit: Sundays through April 26, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Details: Tiverton Middle School, 10 Quintal Dr., Tiverton, tivertonfarmersmarket.com
