Ocean County Farmers Markets 2026: See Where, When To Shop

Warmer weather and sunny days get people thinking about fresh fruits and vegetables purchased from local growers.

Farmers markets have become a staple of communities throughout Ocean County, and there are markets available on different days of the week and at different times.

In addition to fruits and vegetables, most of the markets offer a variety of other products from baked goods to cheeses to wines and craft beer.

Here is a list of the farmers markets in Ocean County for 2026, organized alphabetically by the month they begin operating.

Know of an Ocean County market not listed here? Please email karen.wall@patch.com with the location, dates and times of operation, and a link to a vendors list if available.

MAY OPENINGS

Brick Farmers Market, Windward Beach Park, 235 Princeton Ave., Brick. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., through Oct. 3. Leashed dogs welcome. See the vendors.

Farmers Market At Adventure Crossing, 515 Monmouth Road, Jackson. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16 through Oct. 24.

Farmers Market at Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Blvd., Forked River. Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Sept. 6.

Lacey Farmers Market, Lacey United Methodist Church, 204 Lacey Road, Forked River. Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., May 22-Sept. 25.

South Toms River Farmers Market, Mathis Plaza, 134 Route 166, South Toms River. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14-Sept. 10. Vendors list shared by South Toms River Recreation Commission.

Seaside Park Farmers Market, Seaside Park Marina Lawn, J Street and Central Avenue. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 22-Sept. 7.

Tuckerton Farmers Market, outside Union Market & Gallery, 120 W Main St., Tuckerton, Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon on May 22; June 12 & 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; Sept. 18; Oct. 16; Nov. 13

JUNE OPENINGS

Barnegat Farmers Market, 900 West Bay Ave., Barnegat. Opens June 11. Thursdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Kids Club with drop-in activities from 11 a.m.-noon.

Downtown Toms River Farmers Market, Town Hall courtyard, 33 Washington St., Toms River. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 17-Oct. 14.

Point Pleasant Fresh Farmers & Makers Market, 317 Cooks Road, in the NJ Transit Parking Lot, Point Pleasant Beach. Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 21-Sept. 13.

Surf City Farmers Market, 713 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City. Mondays, 8 a.m.-noon, June 29-Aug. 31.

JULY OPENINGS

Bay Head Farmers Market, Bridge Avenue municipal parking lot. Thursdays noon-4 p.m. through September.