What's New
- Calendar of cooking demonstrations, music and other events at the Downtown Market.
With generous support from:
Volunteer at the Downtown Market
Help spice up the freshness. Got a talent or wisdom to share -- we're looking for musicians, spoken word artists, chefs, nutritionists and the likes? Want to help make sure the Downtown Market runs smoothly -- lend a hand with outreach, set up, clean up and other behind-the-scenes logistics? E-mail sheri@farmfreshri.org to get involved. Partners in the Downtown Market
Downtown Providence Farmers' Market
Fridays 11 to 3pm, beside the Skating Center
The end of your week is about to get even more savory. Come by Fridays from 11 to 3pm for the fresh foods and live music in the heart of the city. The 2007 Downtown Providence Market is a casual segue to your weekend. Be inspired by the ingredients around you as you put together a tasty dinner and celebrate a week well done. You've never felt so fresh on a Friday!Kick-off — June 15, 2007
- 11:15am - Opening Day Welcome
- Mayor David N. Cicilline
- Ken Ayars, Chief of the RI DEM Division of Agriculture
- Alix Ogden, Superintendent of the Providence Parks Department
- Sandie Barden, Barden Family Orchard
- Noon - Festivities Begin
- Cooking Demo by Local 121
- Musical Performances by Superchief Trio
- And did we mention the freshest food around?
2007 Farms and Vendors
Vegetables, fruits, herbs, pizza strips, bread, honey, pastries, sauces, jams, salads, sandwiches, sweet treats, coffee and tea. Yum.- Barden Orchard North Scituate
- Buntz Garlic Farm Canterbury
- Cedar Edge Farm Johnston
- Ferolbink Farms Tiverton
- Hill Orchards Johnston
- New Harvest Coffee Rumford
- Palmieri's Bakery Providence
- Red Planet Vegetables Providence
- Seven Stars Bakery Providence
- Simmons Farm Middletown
- White Oak Farm North Scituate
- plus, weekly Steel Yard demos
Directions to the Downtown Market
The Downtown Market is in the heart of Providence, beside the skating rink and across from Kennedy Plaza. See a larger map of the area.
The Story Behind the Downtown Market
What better way to bring Rhode Island communities together than to invite them to a farmers' market in the heart of our state capital? Join Farm Fresh Rhode Island at the Downtown Market, a premier venue for locally grown foods and artisan food products in downtown Providence.Learn more about how the Downtown Market fits into vibrant communities, and healthy farms, and downtown Providence's exciting future.
We also have information about other farmers' markets in Rhode Island.