11/5/2021

Astor Place Greenmarket Is Back June 8th

The Astor Place Greenmarket is back!

The Village Alliance is thrilled to welcome back GrowNYC’s locally sourced farmers market at Astor Place. With a selection of locally-grown vegetables and orchard fruits, baked goods, cider, jams, maple syrup, and honey from regional farmers, the Greenmarket is a continual community favorite.

The market will be located on Astor Place Plaza South at East 8th Street and Lafayette on each Tuesday beginning June 8th till Tuesday, November 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for more up-to-date information on at-market activities throughout the season.

Farmers Attending

Kernan Farms – Vegetables from Cumberland County, NJ

Hailing from Southern Jersey, the Kernans’ stand often boasts Greenmarket’s first crops of the year and are particularly famous for their asparagus, corn, basil, and peaches. In the 1950’s, they had one of the biggest farms in New Jersey, and they continue selling at Greenmarket as a multi-generational family farm. Kernan Farms was a staple vendor at the former Saint Mark’s Church Greenmarket and has been selling at Greenmarket since 1983.

Remsburger Honey & Maple – Honey & maple syrup from Dutchess County NY

Honey & maple syrup from Dutchess County NY Beekeeper and maple producer Dennis Remsburger has been selling at Greenmarkets since 2008. He manages up to 20 million bees at any given time and has an array of honey and maple products. Dennis loves talking to customers about being a farmer and the health benefits of New York State honey.

Wilklow Orchards – Orchard and small fruits, vegetables, cider, baked goods, & jams from Ulster County, NY

Fred Wilklow is a 6th-generation farmer, and Wilklow Orchards is truly a family operation, with all four of his children working on the farm. Wilklow Farms is best known for their 30+ varieties of apples, berries, and heirloom tomatoes. Visitors are welcome on the farm to “pick your own.”

*Cash, SNAP/EBT, P-EBT, Debit/Credit, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks accepted at this farmers market. Health Bucks now year-round! SNAP/EBT/P-EBT users – for every $5 you spend, get a $2 bonus.

Astor Place Greenmarket

Astor Place Plaza South
East 8th Street & Lafayette

Tuesdays from June 8th until November 17th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for up-to-date information on at-market activities throughout the season. Keep Farmers Farming, Shop Your Local Greenmarket!