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Farmers Market

RV Farm Market

Come join us for the 2024 Season of the River Vale Farmers Market on Thursdays in the lot next to Town Hall at 406 Rivervale Road!  We have amazing vendors, live music, games, raffles and so much more!!

PLEASE NOTE.. THERE IS NO MARKET ON Thursday, November 21.  The last market is Tuesday, November 26!   Don’t forget to place your order for Turkey, Cornucopias, etc.

VENDORS FOR 11/14

  • Hope Cress Farms - taking orders for farm raised, fresh (not frozen) turkeys. Turkey Pickup is 11/26

  • Clydes Italian Ices & Ice -Taking orders for chocolate cornucopias

  • Empanada Lady -stop by to pick up your lunch or dinner for the family!

  • The Cheese Guy NEW!!-  Find the perfect cheese for any occasion- a delectable selection of premium, artisanal, vegetarian, handcrafted cheeses that are full-flavored and kosher.

  • PickleLicious

    - pickles, olives and other delicious pickled condiments/appetizers

  • Orlando’s Famous Bakery -

    freshly baked breads and treats (literally morning of)

  • Sue’s House of Fudge NEW!! “Home is where the fudge is!” Rich fudge in over 20 different flavors  which makes perfect gift for whoever’s hosting Thanksgiving

  • Brazilian Churros NEW!!- the most delicious churros filled with dulce de leche

  • Tin Can Confections- Come experience the nostalgia of years past with this beautiful food truck- she offers Coffee/Espresso/Latte Bar chai, hot cocoa, assorted teas, + locally roasted coffee, delicious freshly baked pies and her signature fresh and warm Croffles (what are those you ask? Croissant waffles!!!!!), Sweet Potato Pound Cake with brown butter glaze and Bolzano Apple Cake, vanilla and chocolate cake pops, pumpkin spice coffee syrup.

  • TC New Jersey- A non-profit group creating and selling beautiful Wood Cheese and charcuterie Boards. Pick a beautiful board along with cheeses from the Cheese Guy and some items from PickleLicious and you have the perfect gift for Thanksgiving!

FOOD TRUCKS

Cousin’s Maine Lobster Truck- don’t miss out on sweet, delicious lobster roll filled with chunks of lobster (no joke). Order in advance with their app- make sure to use the Freehold truck.

 Rain Bao Food Truck- NEW!!-   serving bao buns that are filled with genius flavors influenced by southern roots.  Danielle worked in a Michelin star kitchen, and you can definitely tell she has cooking chops!  She sold out of all buns last week- don’t miss out!!

We are always looking for amazing market vendors- if you are interested or know a vendor from another market you think would be great for our market next season, please feel free to reach out at culturalaffairs2@rivervalenj.org.   Thank you.

Thursday, November 14

We have an incredible market planned for our last Thursday market on 11/14.  It will be a beautiful and brisk day – the market will be open from 12-5pm (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!).  We are super excited for some new vendors joining us this week again! Rain Bao Food Truck will be with us again serving up delicious Bao Buns southern style!  Stop by to grab lunch or dinner. Danielle sold out of almost all her buns early last week- don’t miss out! Sue’s House of Fudge.. do we need to say more??   We are always excited when The Cheese 🧀 Guy is with us offering delicious small batch, creamy cheese.  Come sample a few or many…  Tin Can Confections truck will be with us as well with delicious baked goods, coffees, lattes and cappuccinos.  Maribyrd will be performing 1-4pm- grab a bun, some coffee and listen to some amazing music.   Balloon Chica will be twisting away from 1-3pm.   Of course our regulars will be with us and it’s the time to place your orders for Thanksgiving- Farm Fresh Turkey’s at Hope Cress Farms which will be available for pickup at our Tuesday, 11/26 Market date,  beautiful homemade Chocolate Thanksgiving cornucopias from Clyde’s Homemade.     This is our last Thursday Market- come and support our local vendors and support your community!

Activities/ Entertainment:

  • Maribyrd will be performing from 1-4.  Maribyrd plays acoustic guitar, mandolin, a little bass, and has both a gift and a passion for harmonies.
    "Ethereal" and "floating" are words commonly used in regard to her vocals. Grab some food from The Empanada Lady or one of our Food Trucks, coffee or hot cocoa from Tin Can Confections and come listen to this incredible performer.

  • Balloon 🎈Chica- 1-3pm.  Another great reason to come and bring your little ones!!Kids Korner

  • Eagle Scout Mini Golf Course – come for a $2 “tee time” from 1-5pm – proceeds go towards the Market’s activity fund

  • Halloween Candy Donation Opportunity- Did you buy too much candy 🍬 or have a ton left over from the kids ?  We are taking candy donations for any candy or trick or treat items that are individually wrapped- we will be donating to St. Andrews Food Pantry that will use them to provide a little joy to those less fortunate. Please feel free to drop off non-perishable canned and boxed food as well.

  • “Jersey Day”-  Wear a team jersey or something New Jersey!  Join in on the fun.

  • National Pickle Day- Stop by PickeLicious to enter a raffle for a mystery pickle box from “It’s Sugar”.

  • FREE Ice-Cream Scooper -courtesy of our amazing Sponsor Jewish Home Family Assisted Living- creating all kinds of communities where seniors feel empowered to live life in safety, and to its fullest.

fall 2024 calendar

Thank you to our 2024 Market Sponsors (see below) for supporting the Township of River Vale with live music, kids entertainment and more!!

Farmers Market 2024 Vendors

Farmers Market Sponsors

The River Vale Farmer’s Market is so thankful for our 2024 Sponsors.  These local businesses enthusiastically support our market, making possible all the little (or not so little) extras that create a marketplace environment that is both wonderful and unique to us! 

If you have a moment – please take some time to check out their websites and/or drop by their business to say thank you for supporting our River Vale community and our Farmer’s Market! We couldn’t do it all without them!

PARKING

  • Parking is available inside the market between the barriers- entry is at the far end (normally an out exit).  There are handicapped parking spots available. 

  • Parking is also available across the street at Holdrum Middle School. (after 3pm)

WEATHER

  • This is a rain or shine market- most vendors come out either way.  If there is a lightning alert, we will pause the market until it’s clear.

SEATING

  • We have tented Bistro Seating for you (and your friends) to sit and eat lunch or listen to our live music.

BATHROOMS

  • Located in the Library

Kids Corner

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sponsors 2024

The Market is sponsored by the Township of River Vale.  If you are  interested in becoming a vendor,  please email the Market Directors.

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