What are the Newmarket Farmers' Market hours and location?

The market runs Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, May through October, located at Riverwalk Commons near Main Street in downtown Newmarket.

Is there parking available near the farmers' market?

Yes, free parking is available at nearby municipal lots on Water Street and along Main Street, with additional street parking on Saturday mornings.

What payment methods do vendors accept at the market?

Most vendors accept cash and many now take debit or credit cards. There is also an ATM nearby at the Newmarket Public Library for convenience.

Newmarket Farmers' Market: Your Saturday Morning Routine Done Right

Your Saturday morning in Newmarket doesn't need to be a rushed scramble. The Newmarket Farmers' Market offers a better way—fresh local produce, community connections, and a rhythm that sets the tone for the entire weekend. Here's how to make it part of your weekly routine.

What Time Does the Newmarket Farmers' Market Open?

The market runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday, rain or shine, at the Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive). Early birds get the best selection—those first picks of heirloom tomatoes or just-baked sourdough disappear fast. That said, arriving closer to noon means occasional end-of-day deals from vendors who'd rather sell than pack up.

Here's how the morning typically flows:

Time	What to Expect
8:00-9:00 AM	Best selection, smaller crowds, coffee from local roasters steaming hot
9:00-11:00 AM	Peak energy, live music often starts, families arrive
11:00 AM-1:00 PM	Deals emerge, relaxed browsing, perfect for conversation

What Can You Buy at the Newmarket Farmers' Market?

More than produce—though the vegetables and fruits are exceptional. You'll find Foodland Ontario certified meats, farm-fresh eggs, artisanal cheeses from small-batch producers, and baked goods that'll ruin supermarket bread for you forever.

Worth noting: many vendors are seasonal regulars you'll come to recognize. Stuart's Farm (just north on Warden Avenue) brings their famous sweet corn in August. The Bee's Knees stocks raw honey from their hives near Holland Landing. These aren't anonymous transactions—you're buying from neighbours who remember your name.

Spring: Asparagus, rhubarb, bedding plants, maple syrup
Summer: Berries, tomatoes, peppers, cut flowers
Fall: Apples (Ontario's best), squash, root vegetables, preserves

How Do You Make It a Routine That Sticks?

Start small—commit to three Saturdays in a row. Walk down Main Street after (the Town of Newmarket has done beautiful work revitalizing the heritage district), grab a coffee at one of the independent cafés, and suddenly your Saturday has purpose.

The catch? You'll need cash for some vendors—though most now take cards or e-transfer. Bring reusable bags (obviously) and a cooler if you're buying meat or dairy. Parking is free in the municipal lots off Water Street, but it fills quickly by 9:30 AM.

There's something quietly revolutionary about knowing exactly where your food comes from—seeing the hands that grew it, asking questions about varieties, planning meals around what's actually in season. Newmarket's market isn't an event. It's infrastructure. A weekly gathering that reminds you this town has roots deeper than the subdivision lawns suggest.

Walk the stalls. Chat with growers. Buy the weird squash you've never seen before. Saturday mornings in Newmarket just got better.