New Jersey’s favorite farmers market is back in season.

The Burlington County Farmers Market will return from its winter hiatus this Saturday, March 8, for the first of four special preseason market days in March and April.

From 10 AM to 1 PM, residents from across the county and region are invited to come to the Burlington County Agricultural Center at 500 Centerton Road in Moorestown to shop for all their favorite early season produce, foods and crafts.

Among the vendors expected this Saturday are: Cherry Grove Farm, Davidson Mushrooms, Hoja Farm, Little Hooves Romneys, Mill Creek Apiary, Pinelands Produce, Recklesstown Distillery, Windy Farm Alpacas, Scallop Shack, Armageddon Brewing, Cheese Etc., Flourish Bakery, Humble Spud, The Soup Bar, Mom Mom’s Polish Foods, Louis Organics, Tis So Sweet, Wild Flour Bakery and Zaddy’s Roast Sandwiches.

Market goers can also enjoy live music and learn more about the Agricultural Center, a County-preserved farm that is now a community park and education center devoted to farming, food production, nutrition and land stewardship.

Now in its 19th season, the farmers market has steadily grown each year and routinely attracts thousands of shoppers each week. Last year, it was crowned New Jersey’s favorite farmers market and the third-best in the Northeast during the American Farmland Trust’s annual online poll.

“The Burlington County Farmers Market was voted best in New Jersey in 2024 and we are excited about its long-awaited return for the first time this year,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “The special March and April farm markets may be early in the season, but they still feature many of the same outstanding farmers, food vendors and artists who have helped make the market a must-visit destination and No. 1 of its kind in the entire state.”

Burlington County State Senator Troy Singleton is among the regular shoppers eagerly awaiting the new season.

“I look forward to the Burlington County Farmers Market each season. You can find all your delicious foods, homemade gifts and fresh produce, grown and made locally in Burlington County,” Senator Singleton said. “The market deserves all the recognition and accolades it has received in the past year, and I know the 2025 season will be better than ever.”

The other preseason market days will be on March 22, April 12 and April 26 from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Agricultural Center.

The regular season of weekly Saturday markets will kick off on May 10 with the traditional Opening Day Celebration from 8:30 AM to 1 PM. Subsequent markets will be held the same hours every Saturday, rain or shine, through November 22.

Shoppers can expect the same great mix of local farms, food and craft vendors during both the early and regular season markets, plus live music and other entertainment. Free cooking demonstrations will be held in the Agricultural Center’s Farmhouse Kitchen on Opening Day and each market day during the regular season.

Special theme days this season are the Peach Party on August 2, Tomato/Pepper Palooza on Aug. 30 and Apple Day on Oct. 18.

“Farming has always been a central part of Burlington County’s history, culture and economy, and our farmers market’s growth is one of our biggest success stories,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, the liaison to the Department of Resource Conservation and Parks. “Our entire Board is proud of its success and are thrilled to welcome shoppers back for the 2025 season. It should be our best season yet.”

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