The West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market is now open for the season on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Running rain or shine, weekly until Thanksgiving, WWCFM visitors will find 18 New Jersey farms, 35 artisan bakers, one Pennsylvania farm, a composting subscription service and knife sharpener (first/third Saturdays).
The market is held at the Vaughn Drive parking lot at the Princeton Junction train station. Parking is free. The market has been organized entirely by community members since 2004.
“It’s an absolute blast to create a pop-up downtown every Saturday for just about everything you’ll need to do a one-stop farmers market shop,” said market manager Chris Cirkus, a West Windsor resident.
The roster for the 21st year continues to be highly curated with new farms and vendors including: Chickadee Creek Farm (organic vegetables), Nomad Pizza (wood-fired pizzas), Giuliano & Dorina (old world Italian desserts), The Foraged Feast (foraged and cultivated mushrooms), and local grocer, WooRi Mart (Korean prepared foods).
Patrons will find returning long-time favorites: Jeff’s Organic Produce (organic plant starts vegetables), Jammin’ Crepes (savory and sweet crepes), LoRe Pasta (fresh pasta, sauces and prepared meals), Catalina Empanadas (baked empanadas), and Bebe’s All Natural (hot samosas and jarred simmering sauces)
Culinary-related makers this season include Cast-Iron Kyle (refurbished cast-iron), Kaitlynn Prickett & Ed Dyke (functional pottery), Ric Stang (hand-turned wooden bowls).
Other market offerings include sustainably caught seafood, poultry, pastured eggs, freshly milled oats, pickles, sauces, jams, goats milk products, cheese, breads, baked goods, pastries, pastured meats, vegan savory and sweets, Lebanese salads, Eastern European favorites, alpaca fiber wear, vegan chocolates, pesticide-free flowers, fresh pressed juices, hot and iced coffee and teas.
A full roster of activities and entertainment is planned for the upcoming season. The upcoming schedule is as follows:
May 11—Community Groups: NOFA-NJ, West Windsor Bike & Pedestrian Alliance. Cool-n-Airy Makers: The Wheeling Gypsy Steve’s Urban Lumber. Music: Alan Stein & Friends.
May 18—Community Groups: Fresh Air Fund, West Windsor Arts Center, Yes, We CAN! Fresh food drive to benefit, Arm in Arm pantries. Cool-n-Airy Makers: Off the Knife Woodwork. Music: Carmen Maranco.
May 25—Music: Tanglewood. Cool-n-Airy Maker: Exallante Woodworks. Cooking Demo: Chef Nash Reba.
June 1—Community Groups: Historical Society of West Windsor, West Windsor Bike & Pedestrian Alliance, Yes, We CAN! Fresh food drive to benefit Arm in Arm pantries. Cool-n-Airy Maker: Off the Knife Woodwork. Music: WW-P High School North Ensembles.
Visit wwcfm.org for more information. The entrance to the market is from 877 Alexander Road.
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