Fort Greene Park Greenmarket

One of the more interesting farmer's markets in Brooklyn... The park holds many monuments in the office (where the bathrooms are located) as well as on the park grounds. There are old guns on the wall inside. The bathroom doors are hand painted by an artist. The park's wildlife include butterflies (not just the white ones), insects, the birds sing ( if you take time to listen)

One of my favorite greenmarkets in the city! Great selection with many vendors to choose from. Very quickly moving lines that are well directed and public health is taken seriously. Plus you can enjoy your produce and pastries in the park after you buy them! The vendors are great and knowledgeable about their products. DO IT!

Nov 25 is going to be our last day.Make sure come and grab fresh vegetables 😀

Solid farmers market to grab some fresh and juicy fruit and greens - a neighborhood gem! Some stands/vendors are definitely more organized than others in terms of quick lines and efficiency but overall a great way to spend a weekend morning.

One of the best parts of living in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. She wolf bakery is the best.

I love going there. Atmosphere is friendly and diverse. Nice variety of farm fresh vegetables and fruit, but of course the availability of offerings change with the season. I shop there at least twice a month...and when weather permits, I chill out for awhile in the park after shopping.

The farmers are wonderful hardworking people. The produce is fresh and taste better than what the supermarket has to offer. The tomatoes taste like tomatoes and the apples are like no other. There’s a variety of vegetables here that cannot be found in a typical grocery store.

Fort Greene park 🍏 Green Market is OK. I personally didn't enjoy the Turkey 🦃 patties I bought from the place though my son liked it. We did enjoy the dosas we bought from the South Indian stall, maybe because it has been quite some time since we had any which wasn't cooked in our own kitchen. Personally I was shocked when someone asked for 25 dollars for a woollen cap. I thought stuff would be cheaper given that there is no establishment cost like rent, electricity, security etc but seems I was mistaken. I think I will try my luck with the street vendors on Brooklyn bridge next time.

I have two basic bones to pick with this famers' market. The first they can't really do a lot about--the geography. Situated along narrow and cobblestone streets on the blocks around Ft. Greene Park, it is frustratingly crowded and sometimes just not easy to walk around and navigate. I realize they probably don't have other options, but it nonetheless discourages attendance or makes me rush through to get out of dodge as quickly as possible. The other nuisance I feel like they could have some control over, and that is how short the hours are/how early the market closes. I swing by around 12-1pm and most of the stands are closed or closing up. I lived for years near the two park slope/prospect heights markets and felt like you could still stroll in at 2-3 to a still-thriving scene (and more comfortably stroll!). There are a lot of great vendors and quality produce here for you once you wade through the crowds--lots of fresh fruit and veggies of course, but also cheesemongers, shops selling meat, charcuterie, bread, mushrooms... quite she smorgasbord. it ultimately feels a bit petty and silly to complain at all about having a nice farmers' market nearby.--I am ultimately grateful this spot is within walking distance of my home. But it feels like it could be a much better experience for shoppers--like it's just slapped together without much care for visitors' experience, particularly when compared to other city farmers' markets I have experienced.

Love the Saturday farmer's market at Fort Greene! While it isn't huge, it has a really decent variety of vendors and you'll find all your essentials: fruits and veggies, breads and pastries, hot food at the food trucks, cold/frozen and prepared foods, and coffee and juices. I also appreciate that half of the market is artists and creative vendors!

Feel really lucky to live so close to this farmers market. During the spring and summer months, I can buy nearly everything for the week here. Ronnybrook farms Milk, eggs, chicken, fish, and she wolf bakery bread are available year round, and in the summer toiga farms brings in fresh peaches, strawberries, rock melon (cantaloupe), watermelons, etc. Another stall has tons of tomatoes varieties and later in the season heirloom squash and hot peppers. Most of the farmers and sellers are really nice and will remember your face. Makes for a great morning to pop through, grab groceries, and then grab a tamale or empanada from the nice family setup outside the market and drink a coffee in the park. Also, FYI, there is textile recycling and composting available starting at 9am.

The FG Greenmarket has my whole heart. Okay, I may be a bit biased since I live closest to it and have been volunteering here for about a year but the community and love this little market brings to BK warms my heart. Market hours are about 7 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays and they do usually start shutting things down around 1 so come before then! The market can get pretty busy during peak times and in nice weather; one fourth the folks nowadays wear masks and there are chalked spaces to try and socially distance. It's certainly not the biggest market but you can find staples from pretty much everything including: -a couple produce stands -bakeries (bread, apple cider donuts, pastries, vegan pastries, jams/spreads) -mushroom stand -meat stand -seafood stand -a duck and eggs stand -a charcuterie stand -a cider stand Bonus: down the market, you can also find free composting and textile recycling programs! So come on over to FG on a Saturday morning, bring your compost, support local by purchasing local, maybe hit the 11 AM free FG Park outdoor yoga, and watch all the cute dogs and babies walk by. One of my favorite parts about this burough.

This farmers market is one of my favorites it has a lot of fresh produce and fruit available every Saturday during the warmer months. The vendors are out super early like around 8 AM or a little bit before it's best to go before noon to miss the rush. I like walking all the way to the back and seeing all of the options. You'll find things like fresh cheese, dairy, fish, turkey, mushrooms, and of course fruits and veggies. Having this available in the city is so important because it allows farms from rural areas of New York State like upstate in Long Island to bring their bounties to us city folks. While all stands accept cash money also accept card and Apple Pay. These stands also except EBT and food stamps.

Great open air Market that has everything including organic farm to table produce. I highly recommend

It's always exciting to live near a farmers market and this one is wonderful. A good size with a variety of stands from flower vendors to bakery to purveyor of duck meat. My guy and I love to cook in the mornings and we love coming here on the weekend to grab fresh supplies for Saturday brunch. The first time we made a fresh homemade sauce with tomatoes, peppers, green onions and cilantro over eggs with bread, duck bacon and raspberry apple juice-yum! Last time we incorporated some Bad Seed Cider (their IPC)-so fun! Not quite a cider and not quite a beer but the best of both!! Definitely a great aspect of the neighborhood : )!

For a visitor to Brooklyn, checking out this Saturday farmer market held just outside of the beautiful Fort Greene park, a short walk from our hotel on a sunny morning, was a nice experience. It's a decent size market offering a good variety of fresh dairy and baked products, fruits and vegetables for sale. Some vendors came all the way from Pennsylvania. Prices were clearly marked at some. I loved the wonderful opportunity to walk through here and get a glimpse of residents from nearby communities making fresh, healthy purchases for their farm to table meals.

Not the biggest farmer's market, but what they have is pretty awesome and specific. Walked through on an unseasonably warm February afternoon, and they had some cool vendors. Hudson Valley Duck Farm had some absolutely delicious samples. There was a fish monger. Locally made ice cream. A baker who made gigantic boules. And a whole stand dedicated to grains. And of course, when you're done with everything on the other end of the cycle, composting bins!

I do love a good farmer's market, extra points for being closer to home. The Fort Greene Park Greenmarket is a good size, with roughly 20 some vendors. Like most New York Greenmarkets, if you go in blind you will spend a ton of money. But if you know how to shop seasonally and you're good with price comparisons, there will be incredible deals found every week. I usually do all transactions in cash, but a few vendors will take other options. My favorite vendors are Bad Seed Cider Co Hard apple cider from Ulster County, NY - tasty! Cato Corner Farm Aged, raw milk cows cheeses in New London County, CT (who doesn't like cheese?) Conuco Farm Vegetables from Ulster County, NY - I think this is the big one on the corner at the front - they have amazing heirloom tomatoes and stone fruits and apples. They also sell cider and apple cider doughnuts. Its like my Saturday morning reward. Madura Farms Mushrooms from Orange County, NY - fantastic variety of fun mushrooms, a must if you're a fun-guy for fungi Hot Bread Kitchen Multi-ethnic artisan breads and tortillas from New York County, NY - also a very cool non-profit Meredith's Bakery Baked goods from Ulster County, NY - too many options for your carb-a-thon! Red Jacket Orchards Apples, plums, cherries, apricots, peaches, berries from Ontario County, NY - phenomenal selection of fruits and always happy to have samples out Ronnybrook Farm Dairy Milk, yogurt, butter and ice cream from Columbia County, NY Ronnybrook is like NYC's personal dairy mascot Rexcroft Farms Vegetables, plants, and meats from Greene County, NY - I usually get tasty greens from here, also fresh root veggies and squash http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn/fort-greene In addition, there is a place for composting and recycling textiles. There is a place to talk about green energy and a place to trade in EBT.

On a nice early Saturday morning with totebag in hand, MR and I walked 3 blocks to get to this farmer's market at the entrance of the Fort Greene Park. We did not even know a farmer's market existed in our neighborhood, but a friend who lives in the area gave us the tip. And what a wonderful recommendation! At 9AM, the place is bustling with vendors and shoppers. There are toddlers in strollers, dogs on leashes, bikers unmounting their bikes, vendors giving samples, and friendly neighbors chit chatting away. We were planning on a trip to the beach the following day* and wanted to buy a few fresh ingredients for our sandwiches, and also to stock our empty fridge. Here is a list of what we bought (some of the vendors I remember the name): Ronnybrook Farm Dairy - 4 flavoured yogurts (each for $1) Meredith's Bakery - mini zucchini bread loaf ($2) Cato Corner Farm - one mild cheese ($5 a slice), one sharp cheese ($6 a slice) Toigo Farms - can of salsa ($3.50), 2 persian cucumbers ($2.50) Seasonal focaccia ($5 for a generous square) 2 tomatoes - ($2.60) mushrooms - ($5/lb) a radish bunch ($1.50) a basil bunch ($1.50) 2 zucchinis, 2 squash ($3-4) raspberry lemonade ($1.50) Although the prices are more expensive than Trader Joe's or a chain supermarket, it is well worth the price. Everything is fresh, and all the items are local. Although we did not find eggplant and a few other items, I was not disappointed with what we purchased (we went home with a bag full of goodies)! This will definitely be a Saturday morning shopping staple! And if you're in the area, please help support local produce. *The weather for the next day was suboptimal for the beach, but it was great for the Gay Pride Parade! http://www.nycpride.org/index.html

Although I prefer Grand Army Plaza's Greenmarket vendors, I do like the variety of produce at Fort Greene. They sell asian vegetables, all kinds of berries, and really nice garden plants. It's a lovely marketplace to shop. Plus, it's right off DeKalb's bustling businesses where you can pick up a bottle of wine or other foodstuff. Recently, I got crazy delicious tomatoes for a party. All my guests raved about them. It's a great place to people watch too. So many hotties! Tip - You can also bring your food scraps to the compost station. They operate from 8am to noon.

Wonderful small farmers market in Fort Greene. Best for: -fresh in season produce -compost and textile recycling The only thing I would change would be to add a few more vendors.

Open Saturdays! Year-round, 8am - 5pm (so it says on the website) http://www.cenyc.org/node/271 Visiting my friend on Saturday (around Noon). The market was happening! It's small but always nice to see Farmer's Market. It's very different but reminded of Paris. Some vendors were not food but eco-hand-made bags and hats were selling. They were unique. One vendor had Kimchi Beets - I bought it. Original was with Chinese cabbage and very green - I bought. Beets were too crunchy because they were too think in my opinion. It's Raw Foods! But I wish beets were sliced very thin. It was too crunchy to eat. This Kimchi needed something.....sweetness....maybe add pear....??. The greeny one, the original, was a bit sour. I like fresh Kimchi. Fresh one has nice bite and sweetness and I like crunchy texture. If I was living this area, this is one of must-to-do places. Also just to see some cute Pratt students, hipsters, Interracial marriage couples, gay & lesbian and don't forget great sign of safety.....mothers with their baby in a stroller.

One of the most amazing Greenmarkets in NYC. It's tiny enough to not get lost in (like Union Square's Greenmarket) and it's also next to one of the most beautiful parks in all of Brooklyn: Fort Greene Park. You can spend an entire Saturday morning at both of these places. Be sure stop at the Ronny Brook Dairy stand and try their drinkable yogurt. So good!

Apparently I'm the kind of 27 year old with child in tow and nothing better to do than be shaken awake at 8:00 on a Saturday morning and the only thing to do is roll out my web designer husband and stokke carriage, plan to take the kids to the farmer's market until they get distracted and see some children's programming at BAM. That's the message, I mean, what are these hours, 8 am-4 pm on a Saturday? Who rolls out at this time? I'm still rolling out of bed at 12:00 or later like some horse-faced Carrie Bradshaw, and the hours of a farmer's market are not forcing me into self question Regardless, this is my favorite farmer's market of my so far spread of slim pickins (work does not permit going to Union Square before 6:00). Most vendors' stalls bursting with greenery, fresh until closer to the end of the market when it gets wilty, with a long stretch of vendors. The friendly Tibetan vendors with the curious, but totally understandable Indian accents (they grew up there) usually have fresh collards, sweet and tender lettuce with roots hanging off it for some reason (I've gotten my favorite lettuce from this market), and fresh mint bunches. The guy on the other side also has decent staples like collards, kale, and broccoli. I make sure to stop at the vendor with plenty of loose (expensive) Asian salad greens like tat soi, mizuna, and one whose name I'm pretty sure the young people on that farm made up. Their small red romaine lettuce is typically tender and juicy. The further I go in this market, the more I have potential to be ripped off and randomly buy things I can't cook like nettle or scapes. Toigo Farm is a Pennsylvania farm with the plump, suspiciously cheerfully American produce of that state. The large plump tomatoes, pickling cukes, and juicy nectarines. I have to look further into whether they spray or not. All in all, this farmer's market is bursting with greenery and bounty, there are farmers who genuinely claim not to spray, and I love the juicy, fresh flavor of the greens and fruit I've bought here. I wish they would not have the hours of a country schoolhouse, though.

What would I do without this market?! I have become a weekend regular and love what they have to offer. I always thought it would be too expensive to buy our groceries at the farmers' market, but I've realized that it's not much more, probably the same if you buy all organic and local produce. What I buy regularly, milk from Ronnybrook farms, eggs (not the one's from the Redhook farms, right across it), apples, and fresh organic veggies.

Love having another option for a large greenmarket in Brooklyn. All the requisite options are there: the apple guy, the fancy tomato guy, the bread lady, the fish folks, the meat parade, and the huge vegetable stand. It really does have all you need, and yet you still wish for more of a variety. The one place where watermelons were sold did not have the variety my kids will eat, the same with the apple guy, etc. The space is also really difficulty to navigate once it gets crowded. It's essentially a long, hemmed in hallway where hundreds of people are trying to traverse with their produce, carts, kids, pets, etc. Many of the lines were very long with overly chatty sales people seemingly unaware of the throng waiting to purchase. Once you made it through the length of the market, if you missed something, there were seriously diminishing returns on backtracking. I'm not even sure the tide would have permitted it. I would go early if you'd like to hit the Fort Greene Park Greenmarket. We'll definitely go again if we are in the area, but we'll continue to either make the trip to Union Square or to Grand Army Plaza as our destination shops, where they never fail to have everything we could possibly dream up and many things we couldn't find elsewhere. The Fort Greene market is a great place to meet your everyday needs, and it is considerably less expensive than the other two. A very good option if you are in the area, but not a destination greenmarket by my estimate.

We check out the Ft Greene Farmers Market pretty much every Saturday that we are in town. It's open from 8-4 Saturday's year round with a much larger selection of vendors during the summer months. Prices can vary pretty significantly from stand to stand so shop around a bit before making your purchases. The flowers and berries in the summer months are some of my favorites to purchase, and the bakeries they have set up here offer fantastic baked goods (breads, cookies, other sweet treats). They also have a place where you can drop off gently used clothing and compost you've collected as well as a few craft vendors that are set up across from the actual farmers market. This is a great place to bring visitors and then to walk them the few blocks to the Ft Greene flea afterwards for a complete experience in the neighborhood!

I was impressed with this market, which I happened upon by chance late last autumn while wandering around Fort Greene. Wonderful homemade bialys (MUST try them!), great fish, beautiful produce, and gorgeous hand-crafted hats were among the many treasures to be found here. The vendors were friendly and the atmosphere (right alongside the park) was delightful. This market lacks the intensity and overcrowded fervor that has taken some of the fun out of the Grand Army Plaza market...and that "small is beautiful" aspect makes it all the more worthwhile.

Good selection of organic produce. Don't miss the apple cider stand: an apple cider donut pairs well with a heaping cup of apple cider on a crisp fall day. The apples are handpicked from local farms and in season. Made from scratch, and dusted off with cinnamon sugar, they are delectable treats.

A great way to spend Saturday at the neighborhood park. Though small, there are plenty of organic choices from all over the area. I purchased some fantastic bread from a small bakery and a few plants for the garden. Fair prices for what you get, though I missed a few of the usual vendors. Defiantly get here early, otherwise the stroller/dog population will consume the walkway.

Visited in early spring, still there was a great selection of fresh food, and wonderful if small choice of prepared foods, breads, and cheese. We are visiting from NH, and left feeling a bit envious. Nice market.

If you do not have cash, you must buy these wooden chips. I did not like the idea I have to pay a $2.00 fee to use my credit or debit card. The woman who does the transaction is horrible and lacks decorum. She says the money goes back to the organization.

A few of the vendors here are as rude and pretentious as you would imagine at a Brooklyn Market. They close 15 minutes early and act like you are an inconvenience when you ask to buy something. "We are CLOSED. We are closed." even if you offer to give them cash without weighing the items. Really great business tact; I'm sure they will be very successful in life after working at a market!

Idk what the hype is all about. I live close to the park so came to check it our a few times. I love Greenmarkets more than anyone and definitely appreciate that it is right by the park. However, choices are limited, a lot of foods you are looking for are simply not there. Not worth the time. Maybe it will get better as the season goes, but at the moment I'll stick to Union Square Greenmarket.