Exploring the Hamptons' Local Farmers Markets: A Guide to Seasonal Produce

Headed to the beach this summer? These are the top 10 Hamptons farmer's markets and farmstands to visit for fresh organic produce.

Hamptons farmers markets:

1. East Hampton Farmers Market

Fridays 9am-1pm, May-September, Herrick Park On Newtown Lane

This seasonal farmers market is located in East Hampton, and it's held on Friday mornings from May through September. They're located in Herrick Park on Newtown Lane, and they have a ton of exciting vendors ranging from gut-healthy beverages at Annie's Ginger Elixir to specialty cut flowers at Backyard Blooms. Try honey from Regina's Farm Sag Harbor Honey, challah bread from Twisted Challah Bakery, and even get your knives sharpened at Sharp Cat Knife Sharpening. The East Hampton farmers market draws vendors from all over the Hamptons, and the whole family will enjoy visiting. Check out the full vendor list before you go. 

2. Sag Harbor Farmers Market

Saturdays 9am-1pm, May-September, Bay and Burke in front of Breakwater Yacht Club

Another great farmers market, the Sag Harbor Farmers Market hosts some of the same vendors as East Hampton's and is open at the same time just one day later on Saturday mornings. It's located at Bay and Burke in front of Breakwater Yacht Club and is the perfect place to kickstart your weekend. Check out jewelry at Gretchen Comly Jewelry, traditional Greek yogurt at Kalypso Yogurt, and locally crafted pasta at L'Isolina Pasta. A couple more crowd favorites? The North Fork Oyster Company and The Perfect Pickle. Plus, take a look at the full vendor list before you head over.

3. Bridgehampton Farmers Market

Thursdays 3pm-6pm, May-September, Bridgehampton Museum Corwith House Main Street 

The last in the trio of East End Farmers Markets, the Bridgehampton Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm at the Bridgehampton Museum across from the Candy Kitchen. Head over to shop for everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to local seafood, baked goods, kombucha, mushrooms, and more. Visit some of your favorite vendors from the Sag Harbor and East Hampton markets listed above, and discover some new ones you haven't seen before. Rain or shine, stop by this market on a Thursday evening for some wholesome shopping and fun.

4. Springs Farmers Market

Saturdays 9am-1pm, May-October, Ashawagh Hall

Springs Farmers Market is another popular community gathering spot, located in the heart of the Springs at Ashawagh Hall on Saturday mornings in season. Stop by for some fresh pasta at Bambino Ravioli, lobster bisque and clam chowder at ChowderHead Soup, and local wines at Bridgehampton Breeze. The beloved Perfect Pickle is a regular at the Springs Farmers Market as well, and Serious Dirt Botanics dishes out organically grown Vermont CBD products. Depending on the day, there may be some kid's games, live music, and other fun activities for added entertainment as you shop and stroll. 

5. Montauk Farmers Market

Thursdays 9am-2pm, May-September, The Green

One of the larger farmers markets on the East End, The Montauk Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 9am to 2pm in season. It meets on The Green, and it offers a ton of farm-fresh goodies to explore. Try crunchy salt from Amagansett Sea Salt, organic coffee from Beaches and Beans Coffee, and famous chocolate chip cookies from Cookies for the Soul. Some more popular booths? Springs Fireplace Hot Sauce, Montauk Brewing Co., and Finn’s Smoked Fish. Montauk Farmers Market has the most vendor participants of any Hamptons farmers market, so you may want to check out the full vendor list to familiarize yourself before heading over—and see what you're missing if you're a regular at a different market. 

6. Good Ground Farmers Market

Thursdays 3pm-7pm, May-September, Hampton Bays Plaza parking lot

If you're not local to Montauk or any of the East End Farmers Markets and you're closer to Hampton Bays, there's a weekly farmers market for you too: the Good Ground Farmers Market. This market is held from May through September, rain or shine. It's later in the day on Thursdays, making it a good option for anyone who commutes through Hampton Bays or wants to head over after work.

Refresh yourself with cold-pressed juices from Fresh Factor, try some natural nut bars at TerraNut, and find your favorite herbs and herbal products at Sweet Woodland Farm. Shop for meat, dairy, and veggies at Goodale Farms, and your new go-to granola at The Granola Plant. Browse jewelry and scarves at Silk and Sea Designs. See the full vendor list for more ideas of what you can find at Good Ground. Some vendors won't be there every week, so just be sure to check their individual schedules if you're looking to center your visit around a specific booth. 

Hamptons farms and farmstands:

7. Amber Waves 

Amber Waves Farm, 367 Main Street, Amagansett

Amber Waves Summer Outpost, 70 Park Place, East Hampton

Amber Waves farm is a well-known name in Hampton's farmstands, with an original location in Amagansett and a new summer outpost in East Hampton. The Amagansett location is open daily from 8am to 6pm year-round. Walk around and explore the farm on a self-guided tour (no reservations necessary), or look at their calendar to sign up for any upcoming classes, workshops, and programs. From toddler cooking classes to zero-proof botanical cocktail classes, there's something for every age and interest at Amber Waves.

Shop around at both the Amagansett and East Hampton markets and discover 500 varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, grains, and flowers grown at the farms. Plus, shop a selection of locally-sourced meat, cheese, bread, grains, and artisan pantry staples. Order freshly prepared juices, salads, and other lunch items to enjoy on-site, or grab some essentials to take to your beach picnic. Amber Waves offers a ton of vegetarian-friendly options and plenty of goodies you'll want to take back to your house. 

8. Round Swamp Farm

The Farmstead, 184 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton

Bridgehampton Market, 97 School Street, Bridgehampton

Montauk Market, 71 South Elmwood Ave, Montauk

This longstanding farm is beloved by locals and summer visitors alike. The 15-acre, 250-year-old Round Swamp Homestead is a National Bicentennial Farm located in East Hampton, and it has an adjoining market as well as two additional markets in Bridgehampton and Montauk.

The three Round Swamp Farm country markets sell baked goods, fresh juices, and teas, jams and jellies, freshly prepared meals and sides, and local produce and fish. A blend of homegrown and locally sourced produce goes into their prepared meals, and most everything is made from scratch.

The markets offer a full selection of American artisanal cheeses and a variety of gourmet grocery items including sauces, olive oils, fine vinegars, and pantry items from crackers to chips. Of course, there's a sprawling selection of sweets and goodies as well. Check out any of the Round Swamp Farm locations and get lost on the shelves. Before you know it, you'll find yourself becoming a regular. 

9. Balsam Farms

The Amagansett Farmstand, 293 Town Lane, Amagansett

Montauk Market, 662 Montauk Highway, Montauk

The original Balsam Farms Amagansett Farmstand opened in 2003, and they've been selling their crops there ever since. Balsam Farms' growing collection of produce includes fresh vegetables and herbs, local baked goods, ready-to-eat foods, dairy, meat, fresh-cut flowers, and gifts. Visit the Amagansett location to walk around the fields, watch the harvesting process in action, and see up close where your farmstand favorites come from. 

The Montauk Market opened in 2019, and it sells produce delivered fresh from the Amagansett farms daily. This is an indoor grocery store rather than an outdoor stand, and it carries a bunch of additional specialty items and local Montauk products. Balsam often has booths at a few of the farmer's markets listed above, but you should visit one of their locations directly if there's something specific you're craving. Local delivery is available at both locations, as is pre-order for pickup.  

10. Quail Hill Farm

660 Old Stone Hwy, Amagansett

A bit more off the beaten path, Quail Hill Farm is a 35-acre farm off Old Stone Highway. This farm is one of the original Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in the U.S., and it's a stewardship project of Amagansett's Peconic Land Trust. Quail Hill Farm was established in 1990, and it serves more than 250 families through its seasonal farm shares, giving local residents a portion of fresh crops each week.

This community farm delivers goods to nearby restaurants and food pantries, and it participates in the Sag Harbor Farmers Market listed above throughout the summer season. With education being a large part of its mission, Quail Hill also hosts a ton of community engagement events that offer fun for the whole family. Check out their birds of prey demonstrations, bee and beekeeper demonstrations, free lawn care advice sessions, and more on their calendar.

Shop fresh and local at the Hamptons farms, farmstands, and farmers' markets. 

If there's ever a time to get involved in seasonal shopping, it's summertime. Check out a few of the markets and farmstands above, whether you're staying in Water Mill, Southampton, or anywhere else along Long Island's East End.

Still planning your trip? Browse bookings for Airbnb, estate rentals, and Hamptons hotels, or skip finding housing altogether and plan a day trip from another part of Long Island. Visit the beach, do some shopping, and check out the local museums while you're at it. However long you stay in the Hamptons, you're sure to have a blast — and getting some farm-fresh organic goodies while you're here is sure to be a highlight.