Your guide to Delaware farmers markets 2024
As temperatures climb and cherry blossoms fade, it's that time of year again: farmers market season.
Delaware has plenty of farmers markets to explore, covering all three counties.
Here are Delaware farmers markets, many opening up in early May, with many accepting EBT/SNAP and FMNP benefits.
New Castle County
Glasgow Park Farmers Market
Opening day: May 2, 3 to 7 p.m.
Hours: Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m., May 2-Oct. 24
Address: 2275 Pulaski Highway, Glasgow
Payments accepted: Cash, credit cards, SNAP, EBT and senior/WIC vouchers
Those interested in vending can call 302-395-5881 or visit www.newcastlede.gov/455/Farmers-Markets
Carousel Park Farmers Market
Opening day: May 3, 2 to 6 p.m.
Hours: Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m., May 3-Oct. 25
Address: 3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek
Payments accepted: Cash, credit cards, SNAP, EBT and senior/WIC vouchers
Those interested in vending can call 302-395-5881 or visit: www.newcastlede.gov/455/Farmers-Markets
Bellevue Farmers Market
Opening day: May 3, 3 to 7 p.m.
Hours: Every Friday, 3 to 7 p.m., May 3-Oct. 18
Address: 510 Duncan Road, near Wilmington (behind Bellevue Community Center)
Payments accepted: Cash, credit cards, SNAP, EBT and senior/WIC vouchers
Those interested in vending can call 302-395-5881 or visit: www.newcastlede.gov/455/Farmers-Markets
Middletown Farmers Market
Opening day: May 4, 9 a.m. to noon
Hours: Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, May 4-Oct. 26
Address: 204 E. Main St., Middletown (at Appoquinimink Library)
Payments accepted: Cash, credit cards, SNAP, EBT and senior/WIC vouchers
Those interested in vending can call 302-395-5881 or visit: www.newcastlede.gov/455/Farmers-Markets
Co-Op Farmers Market
Hours: Open every Sunday from May to November at 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.
Address: 209 Newark Shopping Center, Newark
Payments accepted: SNAP/EBT and FMNP are accepted at the Co-Op Farmers Market, with EBT values up to $10 doubled.
Vendor applications are now closed.
Haynes Park Farmers Market
Hours: Open every second and fourth Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 8-Aug. 31
Address: Haynes Park Farmers Market, 4398 Miller Road, Wilmington
Payments accepted: FMNP benefits are accepted this season.
Vendor applications and more information can be found by contacting [email protected].
Penn Farm Farmers Market
Hours: Tuesdays, Noon to 2 p.m., June 4-Oct. 29
Address: Wheelys Farm Stand & Cafe, 791 Basin Road East, New Castle
FMNP benefits accepted.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Village Farmers Market
Hours: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m., July 16-Oct. 8
Address: Brandywine Mills Plaza, 19th and Market streets,Wilmington
Payment accepted: FMNP benefits accepted.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
West Side Grows Farmers Market
Hours: Wednesdays, 3:30 to 6 p.m., June 26 – Oct. 30
Address: Cool Spring Park, North Van Buren and West 10th streets, Wilmington
Payment: EBT values are doubled this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Whitehall Pop-Up Farmers Market
Hours: every second Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m., June 14-Aug. 9
Address: 801 Mapleton Ave., Middletown
Payment accepted: EBT/SNAP cards and FMNP benefits accepted.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Wilmington Farmers Market
Hours: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 1 – Oct. 30
Address: Rodney Square, 10th and Market streets, Wilmington
Payments accepted: FMNP benefits accepted this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Kent County
Harrington Farmers Market
Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 18 – Oct. 26
Address: 97 Clark St., Harrington
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, call 302-519-2249.
Modern Maturity Farmers Market
Hours: Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June 6 – Nov. 21
Address: 1121 Forest Ave., Dover
Payment accepted: FMNP benefits are accepted this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Tidal Farmers Market
Hours: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 26-Sept. 1
Address: 1456 Frederica Road, Frederica
Payment accepted: FMNP benefits are accepted this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Sussex County
Bethany Beach Farmers Market
Hours: Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon, June 2-Sept. 1
Address: Garfield Parkway & Pennsylvania Avenue (PNC Bank parking lot) Bethany Beach
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Bethel Farmers Market
Hours: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, May 4-Oct. 12
Address: 312 First St., Bethel
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, call 410-251-1000.
Delmar Farmers Market
Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 4-Oct. 19
Address: State Street Park, Delmar
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Farmers Market at Warren Station
Hours: Fridays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., May 31-Aug. 30
Address: 1406 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1 Bayside at Warren Station), Fenwick Island, DE 19944
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Hops & Crops Market
Hours: Wednesdays, May 1-Sept. 25, 3-6 p.m.
Address: Revelation Craft Brewing in Georgetown
For more information, reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, May 4-Sept. 28
Address: George H. P. Smith Park, DuPont & Johnson AvenuesLewes
Payments accepted: EBT/SNAP and FMNP benefits accepted, with EBT values up to $20 doubled this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Kings Highway
Hours: Wednesdays, 8 to 11:30 a.m., June 5-Sept. 4
Address: 37707 Crooked Hammock Way (Crooked Hammock Brewery), Lewes
Payments accepted: EBT/SNAP and FMNP benefits accepted, with EBT values up to $20 doubled this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Hops and Crops Market
Hours: Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., May 1-Oct. 25
Address: 413 S. Bedford St., Georgetown
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Laurel Farmers Market
Hours: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, June 8-Aug. 24
Address: Janosik Park Front Street, Laurel
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Milton Broadcreek Farmers Market
Hours: Fridays, 3:30 to 6 p.m., May 10-Oct. 18
Address: 514 Union St., Milton
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
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Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
Hours: Sundays, Noon to 3 p.m., May 5-Oct. 27
Address: 32165 Winery Way (Nassau Valley Vineyards & Winery), Lewes
Payments accepted: FMNP benefits are accepted this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 7-Oct. 29
Address: Grove Park, Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach
Payments accepted: FMNP benefits are accepted this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
Riverwalk Farmers Market Downtown Milford
Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 4-Oct. 26
Address: South Walnut Street at Riverwalk Park, Milford
Payments accepted: FMNP benefits are accepted this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
The Farmers Market at Sea Colony
Hours: Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon, May 29-Aug. 28
Address: 33546 Market Place, Bethany Beach
Payments accepted: FMNP benefits are accepted this season.
For more information or to apply to be a vendor, email [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: 2024 Delaware farmers markets, and opening days