The Best Farmer's Markets in Providence

The Inside Track

The Greater Providence area just blooms with fine farmer’s markets. So where do you begin to sort the pith from the matter?

Why, in Wyoming, of course! Not that Wyoming – the Wyoming section of Hopkington. Bruce and his mom have been serving up fresh fruits, vegetables, and locally produced cider to Rhode Island residents year-round for nearly three decades now – and all from the same location at 1127 Main Street at Wyoming Fruit and Vegetable. Offering some of the nicest looking pumpkins and mums around, their prices are fair, too. Don’t miss sneaking a peak at the building Bruce uses for storage while stopping by, though you’re likely to get a lecture about how "useless" it is. Don’t worry. It’s all part of the fun of visiting here in the wild west. Call (401)539-0210 if you get lost.

The DownCity Farmers Market on Hope Street at Hope High School rallies up each Saturday morning from 9:30-12:30AM. It’s worth crawling out of bed early for. Featuring organic vegetables and local growers, the market provides a chance for these artisans to front their wares, and for members of the local Providence community to meet. Cooks Farm from nearby Wrentham, MA puts on a display each week of Yukon Gold and Red Bliss potatoes that can’t be beat. A llama farmer brings her yarn – and a llama (who proves to be fond of the green peppers he finds on a table here) - on some weekends. Succulent Macintosh watermelons can be had for around $1, and perfectly sweet and unwaxed rutabagas are available for .75. Native-grown corn and varieties of grapes not otherwise found in grocers is also a staple at this market. Jazz and blues bands are frequently featured, as are dancing babies and fluffy dogs. Catch them by phoning 401-930-1230 May through November.