Bergen County Farmers Markets To Check Out: 2021 Guide

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Summer is quickly approaching, which means local farmers markets will be popping up across Bergen County. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit local businesses hard, it's the perfect time to support these local businesses, farmers, and artisans.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the pandemic also brought new challenges to food security and that having access to healthy food options "are an important part of overall physical and mental health" during this time.

The CDC states that outdoor farmers markets are a "lower risk shopping option" that benefits both shoppers and the community. Guidelines include mask-wearing, social distancing, and maintaining good hygiene.

So if you're looking to buy fresh produce from a local farmers market, check out this list of all the locations in the area:

Ramsey Farmers Market

This farmers market runs year round at the Main Street Train Station, with markets on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until the end of April. The market will transition to a 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. time slot from May through November.

Click here for the website.

Paramus Farmers Market

The Paramus market is held every Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. starting in May and running through October. The market is hosted at Petruska Memorial Park.

Learn more.

Westwood Farmers Market

This market is held every Saturday in the Knight's of Clumbus of Westwood/Hillsdale parking lot at 40 Crest St.

Oakland Giant Farmers Market

This indoor market has a unique claim to fame in the farmers market space.

"The Oakland Giant Farmers Market is largest indoor, year-round, gourmet market serving the finest of local and international products to our valued customers and businesses," according to a Facebook post.

The market is located at 350 Ramapo Valley Rd.

Learn more.