New Jersey’s most popular farmers market is celebrating one of the state’s favorite Jersey Fresh foods this weekend.
The Burlington County Farmers Market’s annual Peach Party will be held this Saturday, August 2nd at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road. Held during the market’s regular hours between 8:30 AM and 1 PM, the special peach-themed day will feature additional farms and vendors selling varieties of peaches, along with other peach products, including cobblers, crisps, pies, scones, sticky buns, cheeses, chutney, margarita mixes, galettes and more!
In addition to the peach goods for sale, the market will also have a peach-themed cooking demonstration, kids activity, basket giveaways and samples of peach ice cream and peach crumble while supplies last. The Classic Rock Band will also be performing live throughout the day.
“New Jersey is famous for its delicious peaches, and there is no better place to shop for fruit, veggies and other great items than the Burlington County Farmers Market,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Dr. Felicia Hopson. “Our County market was crowned the best in New Jersey last year and events like this Saturday’s Peach Party is one of the reasons why. It’s a great day for market regulars and newcomers to shop, sample and enjoy the food, crafts, entertainment and atmosphere at the Burlington County Agricultural Center.”
The County Farmers Market was voted the No. 1 market in New Jersey and No. 3 in the Northeast Region during the 2024 America’s Farmers Market Celebration, an online poll conducted by the American Farmland Trust. Voting in this year’s poll kicks off on Friday, Aug. 1, and will continue until September 30. To vote in this year’s poll, visit https://markets.farmland.org/ .
The Peach Party is one of several theme days planned at the farmers market this year, including Tomato and Pepper Day on August 30, Apple Appreciation Day on Oct. 18 and the two holiday markets on Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.
Now in its 19th season, the Burlington County Farmers Market is held rain or shine each Saturday from May through late November. The market also holds several preseason market days in March and April.
In addition to winning the top spot in New Jersey during the American Farmland Trust poll, the Burlington County market was also voted No. 4 in the nation during this year’s USA Today 10Best Readers Poll.
“We’re thrilled by the accolades bestowed on the farmers market and its continued growth,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, the liaison to the Department of Resource Conservation and Parks. “The market’s popularity has helped make it an important resource for local farmers and small businesses of all sorts. We’re proud of its success, and we are encouraging residents to go online and help the market win not only the top spot in the Garden State again but also the title of best in the nation.”