The Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner and shoppers searching for delicious foods, flowers, decorations and gifts can find them all at a single location: The Burlington County Farmers Market.
This Saturday’s Pre-Thanksgiving is one of just two market days remaining on the calendar and will likely be one of the busiest of the year. More than 85 different farms, food vendors and artists are expected to be selling goods from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown.
The market will take the following weekend off and then return for its grand finale on Saturday, Dec. 6, when the special Holiday Farmers Market will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM. It’s traditionally the biggest market day of the year and offers one final opportunity for shoppers to load up on foods and gifts for the upcoming holidays.
“Thanksgiving and the festive season are here and the farmers market is a fantastic place to stock up on everything you’ll need for holiday feasts and festivities,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “This year’s season has been one to remember and we want to finish it strong during the final two market days this Saturday and December 6th. If you love food, shopping, music and scenery, be sure to come out and see why America has voted our farmers market one of the best in the nation.”
Sixteen different farms are scheduled to sell Jersey Fresh produce, meats, seafood, flowers, wreaths and other agriculture products: Black Sheep Farm, 4MULA, Cherry Grove Farm, Cranberry Hall Farm, Fernbrook Farms, Davidson Exotic Mushrooms, Homebody Farm, James Durr Farm, McKaiden Farms, Mill Creek Apiary, Misty Meadow Sheep Dary, Pinelands Produce, Recklesstown Farm Distillery, Scallop Shack Farms, Specca Farms and Windy Farm Alpacas.
Another 34 food vendors will be present and cooking up some of their best holiday sandwiches, sauces, sides, spirits and baked goods. Those vendors include Armageddon Brewing, Cheese Etc. & Gourmet Gifts, Harvest Coffee, Hoop House Bakery, Humble Spud, Is it Spicy Sauce Co., Jersey Pickles, Krakus Deli, Lula’s Empanada, Mecha Chocolate, Mom-Mom’s, Raven Cakes Bakery, Peewee’s Ice Cream, Settantatre Pasta & Provisions, Three 3’s Brewing Co., Tis So Sweet Bakery and more.
Shoppers will also discover 32 distinct artists and crafters selling handmade creations, plus live music, a cooking demonstration at 10 AM and a special Toys for Tots table for visitors to drop off a new, unwrapped toy to donate for children in need.
Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, the liaison to the Department of Resource Conservation and Parks, said shopping at the farmers market supports local farms and small businesses.
“The farmers market was created to give farmers, food vendors and artists a venue to market and sell their goods directly to local consumers,” said Commissioner Eckel. “It’s been a huge success and has grown to become one of the region’s most popular shopping destinations and a must-visit place for cooks, foodies, gardeners, beer-lovers and more.”
Now in its 19th season, the Burlington County Farmers Market is held rain or shine each Saturday beginning in May. There are also several preseason market days in March and April.
In 2024 the market was crowned New Jersey’s favorite farmers market during the American Farmland Trust’s annual poll. This year it finished No. 2 in New Jersey and No. 3 in the Northeast.
Earlier this year the market was also voted No. 4 in the nation during USA Today’s 10Best Readers Poll.
To learn more about the Burlington County Farmers market, including a weekly rundown of expected vendors and activities, visit the market’s website at https://www.burlcoagcenter.com/farmers-market/ .
You can also follow the farmers market on social media at https://www.facebook.com/burlcofarmersmarket .
“The farmers market is one of our County’s biggest success stories, and the Pre-Thanksgiving and December markets are expected to be two of the best markets of the year,” said Commissioner Randy Brolo. “All the attention the market receives brings more shoppers and sales for local farms and small business vendors. The season is almost over, so be sure to visit soon and discover why it’s been voted one of the best farmers markets in America.”