Farm Fresh RI - Downtown Providence Farmers' Market

What's New

Calendar of cooking demonstrations, music and other events at the Downtown Market.

Volunteer at the Downtown Market

Help spice up the freshness. Got a talent or wisdom to share -- we're looking for musicians, spoken word artists, chefs, nutritionists and the likes? Want to help make sure the Downtown Market runs smoothly -- lend a hand with outreach, set up, clean up and other behind-the-scenes logistics? E-mail Sheri to get involved.

Partners in the Downtown Market

Downtown Providence Farmers' Market

Season opens June 13, 2008!
Fridays 11 to 2pm, beside Burnside Park

The end of your week is about to get even more savory. Come by Fridays from 11 to 2pm for the fresh foods and live music in the heart of the city. The 2008 Downtown Providence Market is a casual segue to your weekend. Be inspired by the ingredients around you as you put together a tasty dinner and celebrate a week well done. You've never felt so fresh on a Friday!

Kick-off — June 13, 2008

eat better today Press Conference — 12:15pm at the Downtown Market
Maria Cimini, Manager, Food Stamp Outreach, URI Hunger Center
Josh Miller, RI State Senator
Grace Diaz, RI State Representative
Seth Yurdin, Providence City Councilor
Jessica Knapp, Development VISTA, Farm Fresh RI, and Food Stamp user
Noah Fulmer, Executive Director, Farm Fresh RI
Hosted by Jen Huntley-Corbin, Jen's Dish, WNRI 1380AM

2008 Farms and Vendors

Vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, bread, honey, chocolate, pies, pastries, sauces, jams, salads, sandwiches, sweet treats, coffee and tea. Yum.

Barden Orchard North Scituate
Big Train Farm Cranston
Cedar Edge Farm Johnston
Cutie Pies Providence
Earth Essence Herbals Charlestown
Hill Orchards Johnston
More than a Meal Catering by Amos House Providence

OceanState Chocolates Wickford
Seven Stars Bakery Providence
Simmons Farm Middletown
Whispering Elms Farm North Scituate
Young Family Farm Little Compton

Directions to the Downtown Market

The Downtown Market is in the heart of Providence, beside the Burnside Park and across from Kennedy Plaza. See a larger map of the area.

The Story Behind the Downtown Market

What better way to bring Rhode Island communities together than to invite them to a farmers' market in the heart of our state capital? Join Farm Fresh Rhode Island at the Downtown Market, a premier venue for locally grown foods and artisan food products in downtown Providence.

Learn more about how the Downtown Market fits into vibrant communities, and healthy farms, and downtown Providence's exciting future.

We also have information about other farmers' markets in Rhode Island.