Farmers Market

Every year, residents of Rockville Centre and neighboring communities come together at the Rockville Centre Farmer’s Market to enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables and other goods. Located in Long Island Rail Road Parking Lot Number 12 at Long Beach Road and Sunrise Highway, the market is a must-see for anyone looking to support local businesses while acquiring tasty food. Despite the coronavirus, the market is featuring more vendors than ever.

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the market enforced measures as per the New York State Department of Agriculture and Market’s Covid-19 reopening guidelines to ensure the safety of vendors and patrons. All customers were required to practice social distancing and wear masks. All booths were 10 feet apart, allowing more than enough space for vendors to practice social distancing. All stalls had to package their products before arriving at the market, except for farms. Samples were still available if customers want to try the products before buying them, but they had to come pre-packaged.

In recent months, things have returned to a more normal atmosphere at the market, which had encouraged preorders during the pandemic. Customers have been able to call into each booth to place their order ahead of their arrival to the market.

No masks are required if a patron has been fully vaccinated for 14 weeks or longer. If they have not been vaccinated, then masks are required. Hand sanitizer is also available for everyone to use.

Vendors include Spring Brooks Hollow Farms, Orchards of Conklin, Best Pickles, Jessie’s Empanadas, Italian foods from Papa Pasquale Famous Ravioli, Sharon’s Nut Butters, stuffed breads and other baked goods from Sal and Jerry’s Bakery.

The market runs every Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon through Dec. 6. For more information and a full list of vendors, visit www.longislandgrowersmarket.com.

Photos by Sue Grieco/Herald Top Photo: Bailey Lipatov had her pick of “Orchards of Concklin” blueberries at the Rockville Centre Farmer’s Market.