Your mother always told you not to be fresh, but when summertime hits on Long Island, it’s hard to follow that advice. The warm air, waterfront views, gorgeous parks and farms make our own backyards perfect for enjoying all things fresh, making trips to the local farmers market a natural part of our weekly routines. As you flip your calendar to June, grab a pen and mark down the date your nearest Long Island farmers market opens for the season (if it hasn’t already).
Bounty By the Bay
Where: Bandshell on Main Street, Bay Shore
When: Fridays 2-7pm, May 20-Sept. 23
Pulse Picks: Puerto Rican Egg Nog mix from Drink Coquito Go
Deer Park Tanger Outlet Farmers Market
Where: Tanger Outlets at the Arches
When: Saturdays 10am-3pm, June 4-Nov. 5
Pulse Picks: Salad greens from Schneider’s Farm Go
East Hampton Farmers Market
Where: Nick & Toni’s Lot, 136 North Main St.
When: Fridays 9am-1pm, May 27-Sept. 2
Pulse Picks: Pickles from Horman’s Pickles Go
Garden City Farmers Market
Where: 101 Count Seat Dr., Supreme Court Building and Lot
When: Tuesdays 7am-1pm, June 7 through Nov. 22
Pulse Picks: Peanut butter quiche and honey from Orchard of the Conklins Go
Huntington Farmers Market
Where: Main St. Route 25A, East of Rt. 110 North
When: Sundays 7am-12pm, May 29-Nov. 20
Pulse Picks: Greek spinach pies from Uncle Nick’s Greek Delicacies and beer from Blind Bat Brewery Go
Islip Farmers Market
Where: Islip Town Hall Parking Lot, 655 Main St.
When: Saturdays, 7am-12pm, May 28-Nov. 18
Pulse Picks: Veggies from Golden Earth Farms Go
King’s Park Farmers Market
Where: Municipal Lot, Route 25A
When: Sundays, 9am-2pm, June 5-Nov. 20
Pulse Picks: Coffee from Gentle Brew Coffee Go
Greenport Farmers Market
Where: 170 South St.
When: Saturdays 9am-1pm, May 28-Oct 8
Pulse Picks: 63 South Chill Street Artisanal Ice Cream Go
Long Beach Farmers Market
Where: 1 West Chester St., Long Beach
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am-2pm, May 4-Nov. 23
Pulse Picks: Tree Juice Maple Syrup Go
Montauk Farmers Market
Where: Inslet Restaurant and Gin Beach Lot, East Lake Drive
When: Fridays 9am-2pm, June 9-Sept. 1, Fridays 9am-2pm Sept. 9-30, Oct. 8 11am-5pm, Oct. 9 12-5pm
Pulse Picks: Rice and chocolate pudding made with Greek yogurt from Kalypso Yogurt Go
Nesconset Farmers Market
Where: 127 Smithton Blvd.
When: Saturdays 9am-1pm, June 3-Nov. 16
Pulse Picks: Sweet treats from Butterscotch’s Go
Port Jefferson Farmers Market
Where: Between The Frigate and Tommy’s Place
When: Sundays 9am-2pm, May 1 through November
Pulse Picks: Sail Away Coffee Go
Rockville Centre Farmers Market
Where: Long Island Railroad Parking Lot 12, Sunrise Highway
When: Sundays 8am-12pm, May 29-Nov. 20
Pulse Picks: North Fork smoked fish and fresh-made fish burgers Go
Rocky Point Farmers & Artisans Market
Where: Old Depot Park, 115 Prince Road
When: Sundays 8am-1pm, May 29-Nov. 20
Pulse Picks: Roosterick copper bowls and wooden spoons Go
Roslyn North Hills Farmers Market
Where: Christopher Morley Park, 500 Searington Road.
When: Wednesdays 7am-1pm, June 1-Nov. 23
Pulse Picks: Fresh bread and rolls from Orwasher’s Go
Sag Harbor Farmers Market
Where: Bay Street
When: Saturdays 9am-1pm, May 16 through November
Pulse Picks: Soaps from Southampton Soap Company Go
Seaford Farmers Market
Where: East End of Parking Lot of Seaford Railroad Station, corner of Washington Ave and Sunrise Hwy.
When: Saturdays 7am-12pm, May 28-Nov. 18
Pulse Picks: The Frozen Sin Truck serves fresh-made donuts while you wait for homemade ice cream and fresh limeade Go
Southampton Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market
Where: 25 Jobs Lane
When: Sundays 9am-2pm, May 29-Oct. 9
Pulse Picks: NOFO Crunch Granola Go
Westhampton Beach Farmers Market
Where: 85 Mill Road
When: Saturdays 9am-2pm, May 7-Nov. 26
Pulse Picks: Wine from Wölffer Estate Vineyard Go
Stay tuned to lipulse.com throughout farmers market season for insider’s guides to navigating some of your favorites.