The produce at North Jersey farmers markets shines brightly — after all, you’re in the Garden State.
Exploring the markets near Blue Oak Dispensary in Bloomfield adds vibrant sights, smells, and tastes to your day, and you get the best possible ingredients and meals for your kitchen.
We’ve listed our eight favorite North Jersey farmers markets below, with ideas on how to take the experience above and beyond.
1. Bloomfield Community Farmers Market
Dates: Every Tuesday from June 2 through October 27
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bloomfield Public Library Courtyard, 90 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
At the Bloomfield Community Farmers Market just down the road from Blue Oak (an eight-minute, 2.3-mile drive), you’ll find some of our area’s best baked goods, pizza, juice, and pickles.
The Cubita truck for authentic Cuban sandwiches and empanadas is an absolute must-visit to elevate your Tuesday afternoons.
Another great way to enhance your farmers market adventure: Jersey Smooth vapes that bring quintessential Garden State experiences, such as soaking in the summertime boardwalk vibes, to your day.
2. Montclair Farmers Market
Dates: Saturdays year-round
Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. June through November; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. December through May
Location: Walnut Street Train Station, 86 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
Drive just five minutes (1.7 miles) from Blue Oak to the Montclair Farmers Market, a rare year-round market.
Here, you’ll find fresh produce, poultry, fish, and so much more from vendors based in Montclair and other nearby locales.
Get organic vegetables from Circle Brook Farm, freshly foraged mushrooms from The Foraged Feast, and right-from-the-ocean seafood from Shore Catch.
For indulgent chocolate treats, there’s always Luxx Chocolate — or, swing by Blue Oak beforehand for infused chocolate bars from Grön.
3. Nutley Farmers Market
Dates: Every Sunday from June 14 through October 25
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Downtown Nutley along Booth Drive, next to Nutley High School, Nutley Library, and the Park Oval
At the Nutley Farmers Market, a quick nine-minute, 2.4-mile drive from Blue Oak, fresh, locally-grown produce is only the start.
There’s also live entertainment and featured vendors that only table on certain dates, and you can go on a scenic three-mile walking tour.
Enjoying an aptly named Pete’s Farmstand pre-roll before you head to the market can help you appreciate your surroundings as you stroll through the local sights.
4. South Orange Downtown Farmers Market
Dates: Every Wednesday from June 3 through October 28
Time: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Sloan Street Parking Lot, 12 Sloan St, South Orange Village, NJ 07079
Drive 24 minutes (7.5 miles) south from Blue Oak to explore a world of local produce, specialty foods, baked goods, and plenty more at the South Orange Downtown Farmers Market.
Beyond food, vendors have historically included Ashea Now for handmade all-natural hair products and soaps, and Rabble & Lion Coffee for a midday or evening boost.
For another way to reignite your spark, incorporate flower or pre-rolls from Garden Greens into your pre-farmers market routine — you might put some pep back in your step.
5. Maplewood Farmers Market
Dates: Every Monday from June 1 through November 23
Time: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 1662 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
With dates extending into the end of November, Maplewood Farmers Market, about 20 minutes (10 miles) from Blue Oak, continues past most other markets’ end date.
Expect the usual fresh produce alongside offerings from local breweries and dessert vendors, and find local nonprofits tabling as well.
Whether you’ve got summer sun glistening on your skin or early winter winds clipping at your coat as you browse the selections, find balance with vapes from Fernway.
6. The City Green Farm Stand & Veggie Mobile in Clifton
Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 3
Time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fridays
Location: 171 Grove St, Clifton, NJ 07013
Every Wednesday and Friday, City Green brings its farm stand and refrigerated Veggie Mobile to its Clifton farm eco-center 10 minutes (4.5 miles) from Blue Oak, connecting nearby residents with fresh, local produce.
Much of the produce available at this unique farmers’ market is grown on-site by City Green itself, with other produce coming from its South Branch Preserve in Budd Lake.
To double up on all the fruity flavor, bring Garden Gummies full-spectrum, fast-acting edibles with you for a potent infusion of tart, sweet, or punchy notes.
7. Little Falls Farmers Market
Dates: Sundays from May 17 through October 25
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location:82 Railroad Ave, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Located at the Little Falls NJ Transit stop (about 20 minutes and six miles from Blue Oak), the Little Falls Farmers Market is home to local spirits, crunchy pickles, and — of course — local produce.
Here, you’ll also find baked goods, coffee, and specialty items.
It’s an uplifting environment, made all the more so with pre-rolls from Lowell.
8. 17 Farmers Market in Rutherford
Dates: All days of the week, year-round
Time: 8 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. Sundays
Location: 17 E Union Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Unlike your usual farmers market, 17 Farmers Market in Rutherfordjust 15 minutes (seven miles) from Blue Oak is fully indoors and open all year-round.
At this North Jersey farmers market, daily deliveries ensure top freshness whether you’re seeking produce, gourmet bread, or any other top-quality grocery staple.
Browsing the aisles here reminds you why they call it the Garden State — an experience that pairs blissfully with flower from New Jersey’s own Full Tilt Labs.
Start your farmers market journey at Blue Oak
Whether you’re staying within Bloomfield, venturing farther into Essex County, or crossing the county line into Bergen or Passaic, start your trip at Blue Oak to enlighten your adventure.
Our premium cannabis goods are as high-quality as it gets, just like the produce you’ll see at every North Jersey farmers’ market.
You deserve elevated kitchen ingredients and meals — and at Blue Oak, you can elevate so much more.
