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

Carousel Park in Pike Creek
Carousel Park in Pike Creek

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

The spring always brings in fresh strawberries. These beauties were found in 2013 at the Wilmington Farmers’ Market, which also offers cafe seating under umbrellas and food trucks.
The spring always brings in fresh strawberries. These beauties were found in 2013 at the Wilmington Farmers’ Market, which also offers cafe seating under umbrellas and food trucks.

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

Scenes from the Historic Lewes Farmers Market.
Scenes from the Historic Lewes Farmers Market.

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

Nassau Valley Vineyard in Lewes is the oldest active winery in Delaware. Pictured on May 13, 2023.
Nassau Valley Vineyard in Lewes is the oldest active winery in Delaware. Pictured on May 13, 2023.

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