Flemington NJ
3-22-2026 1:19pm

More Than a Market: Hunterdon Community Farmers Market Returns for a Highly Anticipated Second Season

FLEMINGTON, NJ – March 22, 2026 – Following a wildly successful inaugural year, the Hunterdon Community Farmers Market (HCFM) is thrilled to announce its return for the 2026 season. Opening Day is set for Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at the historic Dvoor Farm in Flemington — and this year, the market is bigger, bolder, and more rooted in community than ever before.

Launched in 2025 as a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit, HCFM carried forward an 18-year tradition once managed by the Hunterdon Land Trust, now with a renewed mission to support high-quality local growers and makers, educate the public about sustainable agriculture, and expand equitable food access across the region. The overwhelming response from Hunterdon County residents in year one proved the community was ready for exactly this.

For the 2026 season, the market will feature an expanded lineup of local farms and producers. This year, area residents will find even more organic fruits and vegetables, humanely raised meats, pasture-raised dairy products, heritage breads and baked goods, foraged wild mushrooms, seasonal local honey, small batch roasted coffee, flowers, and more. The market is also expanding to include locally produced wine, beer, and other spirits. This growing mix of vendors continues to showcase the depth and diversity of Hunterdon County’s agricultural community and the region’s thriving network of local food producers and artisans.

As the market heads into its second season, the team is shifting its focus from simply promoting the market to creating a true sense of place. "Our first season exceeded all expectations. We saw firsthand how this market regenerates our local economy, preserves farmland, and brings people together week after week. In 2026, we're not just growing a market, we're growing a community." — Dean Buttacavoli, Farmer & Founding Director, HCFM

What's New for 2026?

The 2026 season brings a host of exciting additions designed to deepen the market's role as a true community gathering place:

  • New "House Tent" for Local Businesses — A dedicated weekly space where local businesses can sign up to promote themselves and host interactive community activities, strengthening the connection between the market and the broader Hunterdon economy.
  • Expanded SNAP/EBT Access — Reinforcing our commitment to equitable food access, the market will continue to accept and double SNAP benefits for eligible shoppers.

2026 Signature Events — Mark Your Calendar

HCFM has curated a robust calendar of featured events throughout the season, each designed to celebrate the rhythms of local food, farm, and community life:

May 3 | Opening Day & Green Fair — EV cars, HLT Barn Tours, live music, chef cookbook sale, yoga, and Nature Days with Raritan Headwaters.

May 24 | Funky Ferments / Funky For You — Memorial Day Weekend celebration of fermented foods, gut health, and local wellness.

June 14 | Berries & Birds — Pollinator Day — A celebration of pollinators, local berry growers, and the birds and bees that make it all possible.

July 5 | Food & Health Independence — Fourth of July weekend — celebrating the freedom of knowing where your food comes from.

July 26 | NJ Day / Happy in Hunterdon — A love letter to the Garden State and everything that makes Hunterdon County special.

August 30 | Tomato Day — The crown jewel of summer: a full celebration of New Jersey's most beloved crop.

September 20 | Paw Paw Day — Spotlighting the exotic, beloved native fruit and the local foragers and growers who champion it.

October 18 | How You Like Them Apples — A fall harvest celebration featuring local apple growers, cider, and autumn bounty.

November 1 | Haunterdon Market — A festive, spooky-season market to close out the fall with community spirit.

November 22 | Annual Food Drive — Giving back to the community that has given so much to us — a market-wide food drive benefiting local food banks.

Opening Day Details

When: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where: Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ 08822

Vendors: Over 30 local farm, artisan, and prepared food vendors

Yoga: Yoga with Lauren Theis — 9:00 AM in the Wagon House

Nature: Nature Days with Raritan Headwaters — 10:30 AM–12:00 PM in the Wagon House

Music: Live music throughout the morning

Parking: Free parking. Family-friendly and open to all.

To join the mailing list, make a contribution, inquire about the new local business House Tent, or learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.hunterdonfarmersmarket.org. Your support helps HCFM keep vendor fees low, invest in infrastructure, and grow outreach to ensure everyone in our community has access to fresh, local food. Come for the food, stay for the mood. It's a farmer's market kind of year!

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