Hopatcong Farmers' Market Ready for Big Weekend

The following is from the Borough of Hopatcong.

Hopatcong Borough Hall is alive with the tastes of summer with fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers and a wide variety of other food vendors available all summer in Hopatcong.

Hopatcong Mayor Sylvia Petillo along with Councilman Michael Francis officially opened the Hopatcong Farmers Market at the Borough Hall parking lot on Sunday, June 17, at 9:00 a.m. to kick off the market season in Hopatcong.  Both can be seen handing out free Reusable Shopping Bags for shoppers to load up with produce on Sunday’s. The market is continuing to thrive and grow with new vendors being added each week as well as musical entertainment.

“We want the Hopatcong Farmer’s Market to not only bring healthy farm-fresh produce to residents but to also serve as a vibrant community gathering that reflects our surrounding neighborhood.” said Mayor Petillo.

The Farmer’s Market boasts 24 vendors brimming with farm-fresh produce such as spinach and lettuces, Jersey tomatoes, carrots, peppers, berries and herbs, grass-fed beef, pork, chicken and lamb, fresh cheeses, delicious breads, farm fresh eggs, teas, honey, cookies, crumb cakes and other specialty foods every Sunday through September 30 from 9am – 2pm.  It is conveniently located in the parking lot at the corner of River Styx Road and Hopatchung Road at the Municipal Building.

“Our Farmers Market is the place where you can buy locally grown goods, support local farmers, promote healthy living and the environment, while also helping to energize our borough,” said Michael Francis, Councilman and weekly volunteer.

Overview of Vendors

High Mountain Foods of Kenvil – Gourmet pasta’s, seafood, cheeses, sauces, dipping oils

Maria’s Biscotti of Lafayette – Homemade biscotti’s, stuffed breads, soups, desserts

Glenmalure Farm of Branchville – Grass-fed beef, chicken, free range pork and lamb

Everything Homemade of Lafayette – Homemade cakes, cookies, brownies, crumb cakes

Ideal Farm and Gardens of Lafayette – Full line of fresh produce

Sweet Pea Tea of Bound Brook – Local honey, syrups, sauces, jams, coffee and tea

Sparta Mountain Farm of Sparta – Fresh eggs

Hidden Pastures Alpacas of Branchville – Blankets, socks and various products made from spun Alpaca fur, provide wool spinning demonstrations

Struble Gardens of Hopatcong -Potted plants, fresh cut flowers and vegetables

Sabretti’s Hot Dogs of Hopatcong- Hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches and drinks

Saltopia of Hackettstown – Gourmet flavored salts

2 Broke Broads of Stillwater – Gourmet cookies, bread, sandwiches and drinks

Kaffe Kaprys of Washington – Homemade pierogies, polish kielbasa, stuffed cabbage

Lola’s Natural Alternative’s of Sparta – All natural personal care products including bar soaps, salt scrubs, scented bath oils and more

Apple Ridge Farm of Saylorsburg PA – Wood fired brick oven pizza and bread, granola, croissants, croutons and select vegetables

The Little Cake Bakehouse – Homemade cake pops, brownies, cookies and cakes

Red Barn Crafts – Wooden hand carved lawn ornaments

All Things Good – Natural & Organic cosmetics, bug sprays, lip balms, facial creams

The Santa Carver – Hand carved wooden Santa’s

Rimi Studios – Hand made functional pottery

Fontaine de Sante – Stone candles, abstract art, music and photography

Whole Foods Store of Madison – Local natural products such as Bruce Cost Ginger Ale, Brad’s Raw Food Kale Chips and Borsari Seasoned Salt

The Medicine Shoppe of Hopatcong – Sunscreen, bandaids, ointments, poison ivy products, anti itch cream, sunglasses, vitamins

The Pear Tree Pantry of Sparta – Gourmet baked Scones

The Pampered Chef – Kitchen gadgets and pre-packaged dips, sauces etc.

Christy Rehe, the borough’s new Farmer’s Market Coordinator adds: “We are really excited about having created ‘the total market’ experience for customers by offering them healthy food choices to family entertainment. It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces returning each week to shop and support local businesses.”

Those interested in attending the Farmer’s Market as a vendor or volunteer at the Market, please contact Crehe@hopatcong.org or call 973-770-1200 x4.

For more information contact:

Mayor Sylvia Petillo, 973-770-1200
Michael Francis, Councilman 973-770-1200
Christy Rehe, Farmers Market Coordinator 973-770-1200