Now that it’s warm enough to grill and resume hosting backyard dinner parties, don’t forget to indulge in farm-to-table spreads, too.
You don’t have to be an experienced chef to get crafty with fresh local produce at home, and Delaware’s abundance of farmers markets will elevate your efforts.
Whether you’re looking for farm-fresh fruits to try out that new tart recipe you saw on Pinterest, or want to impress friends with a crudité tray stocked with local delicacies, these farmers markets can you help with all your fruit, vegetable –and even floral– needs in the months ahead:
New Castle County farmers markets
Bellevue Farmers Market, Claymont
The Bellevue Farmers Market will be held Fridays in Claymont from 4 to 7 p.m., May 5 to Oct. 27.
This season, the market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits) and FMNP benefits.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact CJ Lindsay at (302) 395-5881 or cornelius.lindsay@newcastlede.gov.
Bellevue Community Center, 510 Duncan Road, Wilmington; www.newcastlede.gov/455/Farmers-Markets.
Carousel Park Farmers Market, Pike Creek
The Carousel Park Farmers Market will be held Fridays in Pike Creek from 2 to 6 p.m., May 5 through Oct. 27.
This season, the market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits) and FMNP benefits.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact CJ Lindsay at (302) 395-5881 or cornelius.lindsay@newcastlede.gov.
Carousel Park & Equestrian Center, 3700 Limestone Road, Wilmington;www.newcastlede.gov/455/Farmers-Market.
Co-op Farmers Market, Newark
The Co-op Farmers Market operates Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 7 to Nov. 19.
This season, the market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits) and FMNP benefits. EBT values up to $10 are doubled.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Catherine Hallman, (302) 368-5894 or email catherine@newarknaturalfoods.com.
Newark Shopping Center, 230 E. Main St., Newark;www.newark.coop/farmers-market
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Glasgow Park Farmers Market, Glasgow
The Glasgow Park Farmers Market is held Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m., May 4 to Oct. 26.
The market accepts EBT cards (SNAP Benefits) and FMNP benefits.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact CJ Lindsay at (302) 395-5881 or cornelius.lindsay@newcastlede.gov.
Glasgow Park, 2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark;www.newcastlede.gov/455/Farmers-Markets.
Penn Farm Farmers Market, New Castle
The Penn Farm Farmers Market is held Tuesdays in New Castle from noon to 2 p.m., June 13 to Sept. 5.
The market accepts FMNP benefits this season.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Toby Hagerott at (302) 323-2800 ext. 4406 or email toby.hagerott@colonial.k12.de.us.
Wheelys Farm Stand & Cafe, 791 Basin Road East, New Castle; www.facebook.com/WPPennFarm/.
Village Farmers Market, Wilmington
The Village Farmers Market in Wilmington is held Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., June 28 to Oct. 25.
The market accepts FMNP benefits this season.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, email aaugust@jeffersonstreetcenter.org.
Brandywine Mills Plaza, 19th and Market streets, Wilmington.
West Side Grows Farmers Market, Wilmington
The West Side Grows Farmers Market in Wilmington will be held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m., June 28 to Oct. 25.
The market accepts EBT (SNAP benefits) and FMNP benefits this season.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Brittany Salen at (302) 885-5335 or email bsalen@westsidegrows.org.
Cool Spring Park, North Van Buren and West 10th streets, Wilmington;www.facebook.com/coolspringfarmersmarket.
Wilmington Farmers Market, Wilmington
Held in Rodney Square, the Wilmington Farmers Market happens on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 3 to Oct.
The market accepts FMNP benefits this season.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Tucker Casey at (302) 425-0196 or email tcasey@downtownvisions.org.
Rodney Square, 10th and Market streets, Wilmington;downtownwilmingtonde.com/initiatives-blog/2015/8/4/farmers-market.
Kent County farmers markets
Harrington Farmers Market, Harrington
The Harrington Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 13 to Oct. 28.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact (302) 519-2249
97 Clark St., Harrington;www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083430335014.
Modern Maturity Farmers Market, Dover
The Modern Maturity Farmers Market in Dover is held on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June 8 to Oct. 26.
The market accepts FMNP benefits this season.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact bhagawann@aol.com.
1121 Forest Ave., Dover.
Tidal Farmers Market, Frederica
The Tidal Farmers Market in Frederica is held on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 28 to Sept. 24.
The market accepts FMNP benefits this season.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact hart3280@comcast.net.
1456 Frederica Road, Frederica;www.facebook.com/TidalMarketDE/.
Sussex County farmers markets
Bethany Beach Farmers Market, Bethany Beach
The Bethany Beach Farmers Market is held on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 4 to Sept. 3.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Doug Mowrey at (301) 717-0492 or email dougmowrey@gmail.com.
PNC Bank parking lot, Garfield Parkway & Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethany Beach.
Farmers Market at Warren Station, Fenwick Island
The Farmers Market at Warren Station is held on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 2 to Sept. 1.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Albert Hudson at (302) 841-0068 or email skhudson51@gmail.com.
1406 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1 Bayside at Warren Station), Fenwick Island.
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Greenwood Farmers Market, Greenwood
The Greenwood Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 3 to Sept. 9.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact (302) 349-4534.
Greenwood Town Hall, 100 W. Market St., Greenwood.
Historic Lewes Farmers Market, Lewes
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market has two operation and location dates for the spring, summer and fall seasons.
The spring and summer market is held Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., May 6 to Sept. 30. The fall market is held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Oct. 7 to Nov. 18.
This market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits) and FMNP benefits. EBT values up to $20 are doubled at this market.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact (302) 644-1436 or email info@historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Spring/summer: George H. P. Smith Park, DuPont & Johnson avenues, Lewes. Fall: Lewes School parking lot, 820 Savannah Road, Lewes;www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org/.
Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Kings Highway, Lewes
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Kings Highway is held on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 7 to Sept. 6.
This market accepts EBT cards (SNAP benefits) and FMNP benefits. EBT values up to $20 are doubled at this market.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact (302) 644-1436 or email info@historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Crooked Hammock Brewery, 37707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes;www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org/.
Laurel Farmers Market, Laurel
The Laurel Farmers Market is held the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 10 to Aug. 26.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact (302) 875-2277.
Tidewater Park, Central Avenue, Laurel.
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market, Lewes
The Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market is held Sundays from noon to 3 p.m., May 7 to Oct. 29.
This farmers market accepts FMNP benefits.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Pat Coluzzi at (302) 249-7878 or pat@coluzzi.com.
Nassau Valley Vineyards & Winery, 32165 Winery Way, Lewes;www.facebook.com/nassauvalleysummerfarmersmarket/.
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market, Rehoboth Beach
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 2 to Oct. 21.
The market accepts FMNP benefits.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Pat Coluzzi at (302) 249-7878 or pat@coluzzi.com.
Grove Park, Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach;rbfarmersmarket.com/.
Riverwalk Farmers Market Downtown Milford, Milford
The Riverwalk Farmers Market is held on Saturdays in Milford from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 6 to Oct. 28.
The market accepts FMNP benefits.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact farmersmarket@downtownmilford.org.
South Walnut Street at Riverwalk Park, Milford;downtownmilford.org/riverwalk-farmers-market.
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The Farmers Market at Sea Colony, Bethany Beach
The Farmers Market at Sea Colony is held on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 7 to Aug. 30.
The market accepts FMNP benefits this season.
For more information or to obtain a vendor application, contact Henry Bennett at henry@bennettorchards.com.
Marketplace at Sea Colony Shopping Center (parking lot), 33546 Market Place, Bethany Beach;seacolonyfarmersmarket.com/.
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