Highland Park Farmers Market
Highland Park Farmers Market is a farmers market in Highland Park, NJ, open on Fridays (March to December). It sets up in a local government building grounds.
| March to December | Friday |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904 Directions |
| Vendors | About 32 |
| Food assistance | SNAP, WIC Farmers Market, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program |
| Payment | Cash, Debit card/Credit card, Apple Pay |
| Website | mainstreethp.org · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated January 2026. Markets change days and seasons from year to year, so check their website or social media before you go. To report a change, use our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Bedding plants
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Cut flowers
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Fish/seafood
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Honey
- Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
- Maple products
- Mushrooms
- Nuts
- Pet food
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Tofu/non-animal protein
- Wild harvested forest products
- Wine, spirits, beer, hard cider
About the market
Established in 1996 and open every Friday (rain or shine) from February to December, the Highland Park Farmers Market is a weekly open-air market and community hub offering locally grown organic and seasonal produce, farm fresh dairy, pasture-raised meat and eggs, wild-caught fish, homemade bread, and other food and craft goods from certified New Jersey farmers and local producers. Throughout the season, the Highland Park Farmers Market hosts special events including live music, craft activities, and seasonal produce celebrations. The Highland Park Farmers Market also provides a welcoming, central space for the public to access social services such as the Global Grace Health mobile vaccine and testing clinic, the Highland Park Public Library, and other community engagement initiatives. The HPFM welcomes shoppers using SNAP/EBT cards, and the Market is a proud participant of the Good Food Bucks Program, matching SNAP purchases up to $25 per week.
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
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Pick your own near Highland Park
Want it even fresher? These farms let you pick it yourself:
- Suydam Farms Somerset, NJ · 3 mi · Pumpkins
- Giamarese Farm East Brunswick, NJ · 4 mi · Apples, Peaches, Pumpkins
- John Himich Farms East Brunswick, NJ · 5 mi · Apples, Pumpkins
- Snyder's Farm Somerset, NJ · 7 mi · Blueberries, Strawberries, Pumpkins
- Habiak Farms Helmetta, NJ · 8 mi · Pumpkins, Christmas trees
More farmers markets nearby
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Fri 11 AM–3 PM · May–Dec
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Sat 9 AM–2 PM · May–Nov
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Thu 10 AM–3 PM
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Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Dec
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Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Nov
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Sun 9:30 AM–1 PM · Dec–Mar
Frequently asked questions
When is Highland Park Farmers Market open?
March to December: Friday. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update January 2026).
Does Highland Park Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP and also WIC Farmers Market and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Highland Park Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, cut flowers and dairy products and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Highland Park Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Suydam Farms in Somerset, about 3 miles away, with pumpkins.