Farmers Charlotte, Blia, Chai, and Christina, representing Charlotte’s Farm, Wilson Community Farm, Daily Farm, and Sanctuary Herbs of Providence
Every spring, farmers and market gardeners in SCLT’s network load up their vehicles and head to farmers markets across the state, bringing with them the fruits of months of planning, planting, and tending. This is a varied group: some farm on plots at SCLT-managed properties like Urban Edge Farm and Good Earth Farm in Cranston, while others grow in urban community garden plots across Providence. What these farmers share is a commitment to growing fresh, nutritious, and culturally familiar produce for the communities around them, and a connection to SCLT’s 45-year-old network of land, resources, and technical support. When you shop with SCLT-network farmers and market gardeners, your food dollars go directly to the small-scale producers who stock Rhode Island’s local food system with fresh produce grown close to home.
City Farm, SCLT’s own urban production and demonstration farm and the longest-operating farm of its kind in the state, also sells at farmers markets. Proceeds from City Farm’s market sales support SCLT programming year-round.
Here’s where to find SCLT-network farmers and market gardeners in 2026.
Thursdays | 3-7pm
June 4 – October 29, 2026
Dexter Training Grounds | Providence, RI
SCLT Network Farmers you’ll find: Charlotte’s Farm, City Farm, Teo’s Products, Marie’s Farm, Seraphina’s Farm, Natural Foods, Ada’s Farm, Zera’s Farm, Greenleaf Farm, Loffa Farm
Managed by Farm Fresh Rhode Island, the Armory Park Farmers Market is one of the anchor events of Providence’s summer food scene, drawing a wide mix of vendors and a loyal neighborhood crowd to the Dexter Training Grounds each Thursday evening. Throughout the season, FFRI hosts rotating special events including Kids’ Days with activities for all ages, live theater performances, live music, and food trucks. Follow FFRI on social media for the latest schedule of events and vendor updates.
Saturdays | 8am-12pm
June 6 – October 31, 2026
SCLT Network Farmers you’ll find: Purple Corn Farm, Annie’s Farm, Chia’s Farm, Potters Farm
One of Providence’s most culturally diverse markets, the Broad Street Farmers Market is run by FFRI and serves a neighborhood that reflects the full breadth of Providence’s immigrant and multilingual communities. SCLT-network farmers bring specialty and culturally familiar produce alongside the season’s staples. Like all FFRI markets, SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers are accepted, and Bonus Bucks doubles SNAP dollar for dollar on fresh fruits and vegetables. Special events rotate throughout the season, so follow FFRI for updates.
Tuesdays | 3-6pm
July 7 – October 27, 2026
621 Dexter St | Central Falls, RI
SCLT Network Farmers you’ll find: Wilson Community Farm, Teo’s Products
Held at Children’s Friend in Central Falls, this FFRI market serves one of the most densely populated and food-insecure communities in New England. SCLT-network farmers are a core part of what makes fresh, locally grown produce accessible here each week. SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted, with Bonus Bucks available. Check FFRI’s social media for special events throughout the season.
Wednesdays | 2-6pm
May 6 – October 28, 2026
275 Elmwood Ave | Providence, RI
SCLT Network Farmers you’ll find: Purple Corn Farm (Xeng & Mai), Kia, Wilson Community Farm, Daily Farm, Loffa Farm, Teo’s Products, Basil Farm
The Sankofa World Market, a program of West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation, is one of Providence’s most distinctive farmers markets, built explicitly around food, culture, and community in the West End. The market highlights specialty crops from its diverse mix of growers, including bitter ball, bitter melon, sweet potato greens, bitter leaf, luffa, Asian corn, amaranth, water spinach, and long beans. Weekly live music and cooking demonstrations round out the experience. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted.
Saturdays | 9am-1pm
May 2 – October 31, 2026
SCLT Network Farmers you’ll find: Charlotte’s Farm, City Farm, Sanctuary Herbs of Providence, Wilson Community Farm, Daily Farm, Greenleaf Farm
The largest farmers market in Rhode Island and a past USA Today top-10 farmers market in the country, the Hope Street Farmers Market is a farmer-run cooperative created and managed by the farmers and food artisans who sell there. Set in Lippitt Memorial Park where Hope Street meets Blackstone Boulevard, the market features live acoustic music every Saturday, making it as much a community gathering as a weekly shopping trip. The Providence Artisans Market runs concurrently at the southern end of the park through the end of October. Several vendors accept pre-orders for quick pickup; check the Hope Street Farmers Market website for details.
Garden City Center Farmers Market
Sundays | 10am-2pm
June 7 – October 18, 2026
SCLT Network Farmers you’ll find: Marie’s Farm
Operated in partnership with Rhode Island Night Market, the Garden City Center Farmers Market transforms the gazebo green into a vibrant open-air market each Sunday. The lineup includes locally grown produce, pantry staples, handmade goods, and seasonal favorites, with live music from 11am-2pm every week. The market is part of the RI Grown program, and admission is free.
Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market
Saturdays | 9am-noon
May 3 – October 25, 2026
60 Rhodes Place | Cranston, RI 02905
SCLT Network Farmers you’ll find: Daily Farm, Pak Express
One of the oldest farmers markets in Rhode Island, the Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market has been a Saturday morning tradition at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet for decades. Part of the West Bay Land Trust, the market offers fresh produce alongside prepared foods from local makers in a scenic riverside setting.
Seven markets spread across the area from May through October, and SCLT-network farmers and market gardeners will be at them, tables piled high with fresh, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and farm products. Make a habit of stopping by, getting to know the people who grew what you’re buying, and spending your food dollars close to home. The 2026 growing season is just getting started!
