You Won’t Want to Miss!
This time of the year, can you think of anything better than sinking your teeth into some scrumptious sweet corn on the cob or biting into a piece of refreshing and juicy watermelon or peaches?  We can’t either. So, we thought the most enticing approach would be to spotlight some of the great, open-air, fresh and LOCAL harvests.  Those fabulous Farmers Markets in North Delaware ~ 14 to be exact ~ that will easily enable you to eat fresh, local and DElicious foods everyday! Brought to you by New Castle County’s Farmers’ Markets.

BUY LOCAL. BUY FRESH!

TUESDAY

Delaware Avenue Farmers Market

1727 Delaware Avenue (corner of Delaware Avenue & Scott Street), Wilmington, DE 19806
4 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
May 5 – October 27, 2015
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: James Lee @ (302) 562-5132 or by e-mail @ [email protected]

WEDNESDAY

Wilmington Farmers Market

Rodney Square, 10th and Market Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 6 – October 14, 2015
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Tucker Casey @ (302) 425-0196 or by e-mail @ [email protected]

THURSDAY

Route 9 Farmers Market

Garfield Park PAL/Lending Library, 26 Karyln Drive, New Castle, DE, 19720
3 p.m.-7 p.m.
May 21 – October 29, 2015
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Michael Begatto @ 302-395-5624 or by e-mail @ [email protected]
This market (Route 9) accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits).

Wilmington Farmers Market at Cool Spring Park

Cool Spring Park (10th & Jackson Streets), Wilmington, DE 19802
4 p.m.-8 p.m.
June 18 – October 1, 2015
Featuring Live Music and Kids Entertainment
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Mike McCafferty @ (302) 690-5079 or by e-mail @ [email protected]
This market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits).

Planting Hope Urban in Delaware

Herman Holloway Campus, Sr.,1901 N. Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 16 – September 15, 2015
For more information, contact: Gail Hermenau @ (302) 255-2843 or by e-mail @ [email protected]

Rockwood Park Farmers Market

610 Shipley Road (entrance of Washington St. Ext., near Shipley), Wilmington, DE 19809
3 p.m.-7 p.m.
May 21 – October 29, 2015
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Michael Begatto @ (302) 395-5624 or by e-mail @ [email protected]
This market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits).

University of Delaware

Mentors’ Circle
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 19 – Sept. 25
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A wide variety of locally grown produce, spices, baked goods and more. Along with items from more than 21 local area farms, a Chef’s Table, UDairy Creamery and UD’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, which will have fresh plants and flowers for sale.

FRIDAY

Carousel Park & Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE  19808
3 p.m.-7 p.m.
May 22 – October 30, 2015
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Michael Begatto @ 302-395-5624 or by e-mail @ [email protected]
This market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits).

Fresh Friday Farmers Market

Nemours Plaza, 10th & Tatnall Streets, Wilmington, DE 19802
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 3 – October 30, 2015
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Tucker Casey @ (302) 425-0196 or by e-mail @ [email protected]

Fresh Friday at French Street Farmers Market

2nd & French Streets, Wilmington, DE 19802
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 5 – October 16, 2015
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Tucker Casey @ (302) 425-0196 or by e-mail @ [email protected]

Southbridge Farmers Market

Location: Elbert-Palmer School, 1210 Lobdell Street, Wilmington, DE 19809
3 p.m.-7 p.m.
June 5 – September 25, 2015
For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Akira Grenardo @ (908) 313-3159 or by e-mail @ [email protected]
This market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits).

Glasgow Park Farmers Market

Glasgow Park, 2275 Pulaski Highway (near intersection of Rt. 40 & Rt. 896), Newark, DE 19702
3 p.m.-7 p.m.
May 22 – October 30, 2015
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Michael Begatto @ (302) 395-5624 or by e-mail @ [email protected]
This market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits).

SATURDAY

Bellefonte Farmers’ Market

500 Duncan Road (Bellevue Community Center), Wilmington, DE 19809
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 6-August 29, 2015 (Note: closed July 4th)
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Susan Strawbridge @ 302-762-1391 extension 101

SUNDAY

Co-Op Farmers Market

Newark Natural Foods Co-Op, 280 E. Main Street, Newark, DE 19711
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 3 – November 22, 2015
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For more info or to obtain a vendor application, contact: Alison DePaola @ (302) 368-5894 or by e-mail @ [email protected]
This market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits).

About New Castle County’s Farmers Markets

Markets Set for New Season at Four County Parks

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon was pleased to announce the opening of the 2015 County Farmers Markets at Garfield Park PAL Center and Rockwood Park and Carousel and Glasgow parks.

The markets run through the end of October 2015. Serving the mantra, “Buy Local, Buy Fresh,” this County initiative provides convenient access to fresh local produce, meats, honey, spices, and other hand-crafted local items.

“We are participating in the farm-to-table phenomenon that has become increasingly popular as people realize the healthy benefits of eating more fresh foods,” County Executive Gordon said. “This also provides exposure for local farmers and merchants looking to sell their wares.”

The concept of the local food market arguably began over 5,000 years ago in ancient Egypt where farmers, along the Nile River, traded vegetables and goods. In 2014, over 5,000 miles away in New Castle County, Delaware, the Farmers Market program has generated revenues of approximately $166,000, and served more than 14,000 visitors at its three markets.

With funding from the USDA, the County plans to utilize approximately $100,000 in grant funding to promote the Markets at Carousel, Glasgow, and Rockwood Parks and to create and promote one new site, Garfield Park, Community Services General Manager Sophia Hanson said. “In adding the Garfield Park site, New Castle County intends to provide the communities along the recently established Route 9 Innovation District with improved access to fresh produce and healthy food choices,” Ms. Hanson said. The grand opening event for this new market is scheduled for June 11, 2015 at 4 p.m., in conjunction with a Community Dinner sponsored by HealthyKids Delaware and the County.

New Castle County plans to feature live music entertainment, a Farmers Market Story time program for kids, as well as other offerings to help promote the initiative, attract patrons and entice new vendors to participate in the markets. For more information about New Castle County Farmers Markets, as well as its participating vendors, event schedules and how to become a vendor, please visit New Castle County’s website at: http://www.nccde.org/farmersmarkets