The region’s farmers’ markets are in full swing at locations from Newport to Providence. Here’s a roundup of the opportunities to get outside and see what local farmers and vendors …
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The region’s farmers’ markets remain open at locations from Newport to Providence. Here’s a roundup of the opportunities to get outside and see what local farmers and vendors have to offer. Most will remain outdoors through October.
Providence
The Hope Street Farmers Market takes place Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lippitt Park at the north end of Blackstone Boulevard. Find everything from fish, meat and eggs, to fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, sandwiches, diverse ethnic foods and more.
Adjacent to the farmers market is the Providence Artisans Market, with original artwork, photography, clothing, housewares and other hand-made items.
http://www.hopestreetmarket.com/
Bristol
The Mount Hope Farmers Market takes place in the South Pasture at Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., find fresh foods and goods from dozens of local businesses, accompanied by live music.
https://www.mounthopefarm.org/farmers-market
Middletown
The Aquidneck Growers Market takes place Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Embrace Home Loans, 25 Enterprise Drive. Presented by Aquidneck Community Table, it includes organic and conventionally grown products that include fresh vegetables, cut flowers, fruit, plants, eggs, breads, meats, seafood, cheese and prepared foods.
https://aquidneckcommunitytable.org/aquidneck-growers-market
Tiverton
This popular market takes place Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road. They typically have a food truck and live music to accompany a couple dozen vendors with produce, meats, prepared foods, handmade goods and more.