Looking for farmers markets in Yonkers? Just north of the Bronx, Yonkers has a scenic waterfront farmers market bringing fresh Hudson Valley produce to the revitalized riverfront. This local guide covers Yonkers’s farmers markets, what to buy, when to go by season, and how to find the freshest, most current details from people who shop them every week.
Yonkers’s farmers markets
Yonkers’s farmers market is held on the revitalized Hudson River waterfront in season (often on set days near the pier and Getty Square), bringing Hudson Valley farms and food vendors to a scenic setting. It’s a pleasant riverfront outing, and NYC’s markets are a short Metro-North ride south.
What to buy at Yonkers farmers markets
Expect Hudson Valley produce, apples and stone fruit, sweet corn and tomatoes, fresh greens, local honey and cheese, artisan breads, flowers, and diverse prepared foods reflecting the city’s communities.
Seasons & when to go
The market is seasonal, running roughly late spring through fall, peaking in late summer (corn, tomatoes) and offering Hudson Valley apples in autumn — perfect to enjoy with a Hudson River view. To pair a market run with a walk, see our guide to the best parks in Yonkers.
What to know about Yonkers farmers markets
The waterfront market is scenic and walkable, near Metro-North (a quick ride to Manhattan). Check current days and locations (they’re seasonal). Go early for the best selection; the riverfront setting is a highlight.
What Yonkers locals recommend
Market days, seasonal hours, and the best vendors change constantly — and locals know which stalls are worth the trip. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ Yonkers community, real Yonkers neighbors share their favorite markets and vendors, and what’s in season right now. For more, see our guide to the best things to do in Yonkers. Join your Yonkers neighbors free and get real local market recommendations →
Getting the most out of Yonkers
Each market has its own rhythm, vendors, and best-early hours worth learning. If you are planning a morning at the market in Yonkers, it helps to build it around the parts of town you already love. Spots like the free Untermyer Gardens and the Yonkers waterfront and pier anchor the areas locals gravitate to, and the best plans tend to pair one of those with a stop from this guide. Neighbors also point to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail when they want something a little quieter or off the usual path. Knowing those anchors makes it far easier to line up a morning at the market that actually fits the day you have in mind, whether you have a couple of free hours or a whole afternoon in Yonkers.
More Yonkers guides worth bookmarking
Part of what makes Yonkers rewarding is how much it packs into a small footprint. If you found this useful, these companion guides cover the same neighborhoods from different angles: Best restaurants in Yonkers, Things to do in Yonkers, Parks in Yonkers. Between them you can plan an entire day — or an entire weekend — without ever leaving town.
Ask a Yonkers neighbor first
Guides get you started, but the freshest tips always come from people who live here. Hours change, new spots open, and locals know which places are worth it right now. The Yonkers community on Neighborhood Nurturers is where residents swap honest, current recommendations — ask Yonkers neighbors what they would do, or join your town community free and get answers from real people who actually know Yonkers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Yonkers farmers market?
Yonkers’s farmers market is held on the revitalized Hudson River waterfront in season (often near the pier and Getty Square), with NYC’s markets a short Metro-North ride away.
What is sold at the Yonkers farmers market?
Hudson Valley produce, apples and stone fruit, sweet corn and tomatoes, fresh greens, local honey and cheese, artisan breads, and diverse prepared foods.
What do locals recommend at Yonkers markets?
Yonkers neighbors share their favorite waterfront-market vendors and seasonal picks in our community.