River Vale Farmers Market, River Vale

The River Vale Farmer's Market has been serving the community for 16 years, providing a weekly venue for Garden State growers to offer their fresh produce and specialty items. The market operates every Thursday from June to October, rain or shine, and has become a beloved local institution. Notable vendors include Bob Von Thun from Von Thun's Farm, who has been a part of the market for 12 years, and Stoke's Farm, which has participated for the past 8 years.

The market emphasizes local, fresh produce and humane, safe meat alternatives. Vendors offer hormone and antibiotic-free meats sourced from a family-owned New Jersey farm. The focus is on providing food that is fresh, healthy, and local, reducing the distance food travels from farm to table.

In addition to produce and meats, the market features a variety of specialty gourmet foods, including Italian ices, fresh mozzarella, crab cakes, seafood, pasta, frozen pizzas, soups, pickles, olives, and baked goods from the Amish Country Bakery. The market also offers flowers and plants, and encourages community support through social media and newsletters.