Farmers' Markets on Long Island

If you've been curious about farmers' markets on Long Island, it's not too late to visit one!  Harvest time is perfect to check out New York's selection of squash, zucchini, gourds, tomatoes, apples, apple cider, and other veggies.  You can also find fruit, homemade pies, fresh pasta, cheese and sometimes fish.  Most markets are open through November, so you can even have a local Thanksgiving.

Here's a quick list of markets for Bayville, East Meadow, Garden City, Glen Cove, Long Beach (Kennedy Plaza), Locust Valley, Port Washington, Rockville Centre, and Roslyn.  If you don't see your city listed, try your town's website or Googling your city and "farmers' markets".


Farmers' markets are usually open one day a week, often on the weekends (Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach is open two days).  At the market, farmers from a local radius, which varies from market to market, set up stands and sell their produce.  Usually they will invite guests to try their food and are eager to talk about their produce and practices.  Markets become much more of a community than just a store - there's "regulars" that come to the market every week, the same vendors all season, and a welcome for newcomers.  You're also always invited to BYO Bag and reduce disposable bag waste!

Happy Harvest, and enjoy the local bounty!