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The Sparta NJ farmers market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November at 89 Sparta Avenue in Sparta, filling the Sparta Health & Wellness parking lot with local produce, meats, cheese, baked goods and prepared foods. Our team is pointing fall shoppers here for the rest of the 2026 season, while vendors are still stacking autumn tomatoes, apples, honey and warm-weather holdovers before the holiday closing stretch.
According to the official Sparta Farmers Market site, this seasonal outdoor market has served northwest New Jersey since 2011 and partners with small family farms for organic and naturally grown goods. After you shop the tables, our where to eat and drink in Sparta guide covers Lake Mohawk brew pubs, Italian spots and patio dining nearby.
When and Where to Go
Mark Saturdays only, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 89 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ. The market lists Monday through Friday and Sunday as closed. Organizers describe it as a seasonal outdoor market open May through November, so October and November Saturdays are the last weeks of the outdoor calendar before winter.
Arrive closer to 9 a.m. if you want first pick of breads, eggs and pastries. Bring a reusable bag and plan for outdoor weather. The market does not publish a phone number on its main contact block, so use the contact form on spartafarmersmarket.org for vendor or schedule questions.
What Vendors Are Selling in 2026
The market’s 2026 vendors page lists more than 30 farms, makers and food stalls. Founding farmers include Kittatinny Mountain Farm of Wantage for certified organic produce, Glenmalure Farm of Branchville for naturally raised beef, pork, chicken, lamb and eggs, and Churutabis Farm of Branchville for pasture-raised chicken, pork and eggs.
Other farm tables include Cattail Hollow Farm of Lafayette, Race Farm of Blairstown, Roaming Acres Farm of Lafayette for bison, ostrich and pork, and Greenhouse on Greendell of Newton for cut flowers. Cheese and bread shoppers can look for Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse and Jersey Artisan Co. Prepared-food options on the roster include Sparta Greek Kitchen, Highland Kitchen & Garden, Chocolatine pastries, Lake Born Coffee, That Pasta Club and The Empanada Truck.
Specialty makers round out the aisles with Top of the Mountain Farm honey from Wantage, Jersey Pickles, Olive Lisa olive oils, Boocha Booch kombucha, Moho Soaps, Simple Bare Necessities refillable goods and more. The About page frames the market as a home for 30-plus regional farmers, growers, makers and bakers with certified organic and naturally grown fruit and vegetables plus artisan breads and cheese.
Live Music and Seasonal Market Days
The market runs a Music at the Market lineup through the season, with rotating local performers on Saturdays. Check that page for the current name on the schedule before you go.
On the events page, organizers list seasonal themes that still sit in the fall calendar: Apple Festival, Halloween Spooktacular, Thanksgiving Market and the Holiday Market that closes the season. Exact festival dates are not posted as fixed calendar entries on that page, so treat those names as market-hosted themes and confirm the next Saturday’s plan on the site before a special trip.
How It Fits a Sussex County Fall Weekend
Sparta’s Saturday market pairs well with other county food stops. The free Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival in Augusta on October 17 is a separate fairgrounds day with its own farmers market tables, honey education and garlic growers. Use Sparta for weekly produce and prepared foods, then layer in one-off festivals when you want a bigger harvest crowd.
Because this is an outdoor market, rain and cold can change how long you linger. Dress in layers, keep parking expectations realistic around 89 Sparta Avenue, and shop early if a specific farm table is your must-have. When the season ends in November, the next stop for local food news on our site will shift toward indoor dining and holiday markets.
Quick Facts
- What: Sparta Farmers Market (seasonal outdoor market)
- When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through November
- Where: 89 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ (Sparta Health & Wellness parking lot)
- Cost: Free to browse; pay vendors directly for purchases
- Details: spartafarmersmarket.org
Featured photo: Heirloom tomatoes and ground cherries display from Sparta Farmers Market (spartafarmersmarket.org).
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