Fresh Flavors Return: GrowNYC Greenmarket Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary of New York’s Iconic Farmers Market Network
The nonprofit celebrates the 50th season offering opportunities for New Yorkers access to healthy fresh food and vital revenue for regional producers in the Northeast
NEW YORK, NY – May 1, 2026 – GrowNYC, an environmental and food access nonprofit, announces the opening of seasonal Greenmarket farmers markets across the five boroughs. The year-round Greenmarket network is doubling in size as local farmers bring additional delicious seasonal delights to the five boroughs from May through November. During this time, New Yorkers and visitors can find a bounty of fresh, local products at 45+ Greenmarkets throughout the city.
“Visit your nearest Greenmarket for a great selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, baked goods, dairy, fish, flowers, preserves, and more, all produced in the Northeast,” said Angela Davis, Director of GrowNYC Food Access & Agriculture. “By shopping at Greenmarket, you are getting healthy regional food and directly supporting over 190 independent farmers and producers. This season, we are excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary and will offer a series of family-friendly community programming to promote accessibility and enjoyment of local food for everyone.”
Since 1976, Greenmarkets have promoted regional agriculture and ensured a continual supply of fresh, local food into New York City. GrowNYC operates 45+ producer-only markets, meaning farms and food makers may only sell products they’ve grown, raised, caught, or baked themselves. All Greenmarket producers come from 250 miles north, 120 miles south, and 170 miles east and west of New York City,providing New Yorkers with the freshest, healthiest food while helping to preserve farmland in New York’s regional foodshed.
GREENMARKET PROGRAM IMPACT AT A GLANCE:
- 45+ seasonal and year-round markets bring fresh produce to NYC neighborhoods
- 190+ farmers and producers in our network
- 49k acres of farmland stewarded and cultivated by farmers
- 6k unique and heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables grown by farmers
As part of GrowNYC’s mission to provide equitable access to fresh and local food, all market locations accept SNAP EBT, Summer EBT, Cash, Debit/Credit, Healthfirst OTC cards (LIP and CC members only), WIC & Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons, Fresh Connect Checks, and Greenmarket Bucks. Customers using SNAP EBT / Summer EBT that spend $2, receive a bonus $2 Health Buck, up to $10 per day. Learn more about accepted benefits.
Follow GrowNYC (@grownyc) on Instagram for up-to-date news and special announcements. Visit individual market webpages for daily farmer attendance and information about upcoming activities such as cooking demonstrations and family-friendly programming.
SEASONAL GREENMARKETS OPENING SCHEDULE
- May 2: Bay Ridge Greenmarket
- May 5: Bowling Green Greenmarket
- May 5: City Hall Greenmarket
- May 10: Bartel-Pritchard Square Sunday Greenmarket
- May 10: Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket
- June 2: Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket
- June 2: Fort Washington Greenmarket
- June 6: 57th Street Greenmarket
- June 6: Staten Island Mall Greenmarket
- June 7: Bensonhurst Greenmarket
- June 7: Ruppert Park Greenmarket
- June 9: Elmhurst Greenmarket
- June 12: Corona Greenmarket
- June 12: Parkchester Greenmarket
- June 14: Domino Park Greenmarket
- June 17: Mount Sinai Greenmarket
- June 23: Lincoln Hospital Greenmarket
- June 23: Poe Park Greenmarket
- June 25: 175th Street Greenmarket
- July 8: Flushing Greenmarket
- July 9: Boro Park Greenmarket
- July 11: 4th Ave Sunset Park Greenmarket
- August 12: Greenmarket at Rockefeller Center
Note to editors
General market photos can be found here, please use with credit to GrowNYC Greenmarket.
Press Contact
Andrina Sanchez, GrowNYC Communications Manager
Greenmarket Resources:
Greenmarket Seasonal Market Map 2026
Read MoreGrowNYC 2026 Food Access Guide
Read MoreGreenmarket Self-Guided Tour
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