As the weather warms up, farmers markets are opening for the season, offering fresh produce and flowers as well as locally made baked goods and lots more.
The markets tend to be fairly consistent from year to year, but 2026 brings a few changes. Gates has moved to a new location, Brighton’s outdoor market is being held in a different location this year and Irondequoit has a new location for May only.
One market will not return this year: the East Avenue Community Market Days, which had been held on the lawn of Asbury First Church, 1050 East Ave.
Here’s a rundown of the farmers markets in the Rochester area.
Brighton Farmers Market
Season: Year round. It is currently open in its new temporary summer location.
Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship at 150 Sawgrass Drive (at Westfall). It moves in November to its winter location at 1435 Westfall Road.
Good to know: The Brighton Farmers Market emphasizes local farmers that use sustainable methods of agriculture. Music, food trucks and community groups each week. It accepts SNAP and the FreshConnect bonus program. It lists weekly vendors on its website. The temporary location for 2026 offers plenty of parking, with spaces in the front lot and more along the side and rear of the building. Accessible parking spaces are located to the market by the food trucks.
More information: brightonfarmersmarket.org
Brockport Farmers Market
Season: June 14 to Oct. 11 (the second Sunday in June to the third Sunday in October of each year).
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Main Street between State and King streets in the village of Brockport.
Good to know: A section of Main Street is blocked off for this thriving market of roughly 25 vendors. You’ll find produce, baked goods, meat, pickles, honey, mushrooms and a few craft vendors.
More information: brockportny.org/farmers-market.
Canandaigua Farmers Market
Season: Year round.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays from June through October. From November through May it is held from 10 to 11 a.m. every other Saturday.
Where: South Main Street in the parking lot between Lafayette Avenue and Mill Street.
Good to know: Approximately 30 vendors who live within a limited radius of Canandaigua. Agricultural vendors produce a variety of vegetables, fruits, flowers, meats, and eggs. Small scale food processors offer a variety of baked goods, sauces, pickles, jams, maple products, specialty mustards and honey. Vendors are required to sell only what they produce.
More information: canandaiguafarmersmarket.com.
Chili: North Chili Farmers Market
Season: June 13 until Oct. 24.
Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon.
Where: North Chili United Methodist Church, 2200 Westside Drive, at the corner of Buffalo Road and Westside Drive.
Good to know: This smallish market offers produce, flowers, baked goods, jams, meats, sauces and more. It starts with a plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 16.
More information: https://northchiliumc.org/farmers-market/.
East Rochester Farmers Market
Season: May 17 and 31; June 14 and 28; July 12 and 26; Aug. 9, 23 and 30; Sept. 13 and 27; Oct. 11.
Hours: Every other Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon.
Where: Parking lot of the Eyer Building (government building), 295 Main St. The parking lot is between Commercial Street and Elm Street.
Good to know: Usually has about 17 vendors. Most market days have a food truck and a coffee truck; some have entertainment.
More information: East Rochester Farmers Market Facebook page.
Fairport Farmers Market
Season: May through Nov. 21.
Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon (new time).
Where: Village Landing parking lot, 58 S. Main St. (Route 250). Parking is also available across the street behind Village Hall (31 S. Main St.) in the Packett’s Landing Parking Lot. On-street parking is available on nearby streets including Perrin Street, West Avenue and South Main Street.
Good to know: There are musical performers most weeks. Its Facebook page lists which vendors are at the market each week.
More information: village.fairport.ny.us.
Farmington Farm Market
Season: June 4 through Sept 24.
Hours: Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Finger Lakes Gaming and Racing Casino, 5857 State Route 96.
Good to know: Offers produce; local chicken, pork, and eggs; baked goods; flowers and plants; honey and other goods.
More information: farmingtonfarmmarket.com.
Gates Farmers Market
Season: May through October.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month.
Where: Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Road (new location).
Good to know: Vendors are farmers, food trucks and crafts.
More information: Facebook.
Greece: Mall at Greece Ridge Farmers Market
Season: June through November.
Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 271 Greece Ridge Center Drive, in the parking lot parallel to Long Pond Road.
Good to know: It has a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods and more.
More information: themallatgreeceridge.com
Henrietta: Market in the Park
Season: July 10 through Aug. 14.
Hours: Fridays, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 595 Calkins Road, Henrietta.
More information: https://henriettany.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31066.
Irondequoit Farmers Market
Season: May 7 through mid-October.
Hours: Thursdays, 4 p.m. to dusk.
Where: In May, it will be held in the Quinlan Market Building behind the library at 25 Kings Highway North. Its permanent home is the Irondequoit Town Hall Campus, 1280 Titus Ave.
Good to know: Food trucks and live music weekly; schedules and vendors are listed on its Facebook page.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/IrondequoitMarket/
Perry Farmers Market
Season: The third Saturday in June to the last Saturday in September annually. Fall markets are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of October and November, plus the second Saturday in December.
Hours: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: South Main Street’s downtown Festival Plaza (between Borden and Dolbeer) in Perry, Wyoming County.
Good to know: Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, pastries, fresh cut flowers, and more. Live music from 10 a.m. until 12:15. Coincides with Perry Chalk Art Festival and Tour de Perry on July 11.
More information: facebook.com/PerryFarmersMarket/.
Rochester Public Market
Season: Open year-round.
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and federal holidays.
Where: 280 N. Union St.
Good to know: The big kahuna of Rochester’s farm markets, it has more than 300 vendors selling an incredible variety of produce, meats, seafood, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, packaged goods and various merchandise. Some produce vendors are brokers, so if buying from local farmers is important to you, ask questions about where items are grown. Bring an appetite for breakfast or lunch at one of the food stands or restaurants. It holds numerous special events; check the city’s website for details.
More information: cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket/
Rochester: Westside Farmers Market
Season: June 9 through Oct. 6.
Hours: Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Parking lot of St. Monica Church, 831 Genesee St. in the 19th Ward.
Good to know: This community-focused market features live music, community organizations, the Arnett branch library, bike repair, kids’ activities and special events. Free community yoga from Tru Yoga from 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month.
More information: westsidemarketrochester.com
Sodus Farmers Market
Season: June 10 to Oct. 7.
Hours: Wednesdays, 2:30 to 6 p.m.
Where: Parking lot of the United Third Methodist Church, 58 W. Main St., Sodus
Good to know: Enjoy not only shopping the market but also special events, free children’s activities, live music and healthy eating classes.
More Info: sutmc.org.
Victor Farmers Market
Season: June 3 to Oct. 28.
Hours: Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Village Hall Parking Lot, 60 East Main St.
Good to know: Produce, handcrafted goods, local meats, baked goods, honey and flowers as well as live music and fun events.
More info: victorfarmersmarket.com
Walworth: Ginegaw Park Farmers Market
Season: June 23 to Oct. 6.
Hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: In the front parking lot of Ginegaw Park, 1980 Walworth Penfield Road in Walworth.
Good to know: A wide selection of produce and food products; held rain or shine. Food trucks or guest vendors each week. Summer concert series on June 23, June 30, July 21 and Aug. 18; music starts at 6:30.
More information: townofwalworthny.gov/market/.
Webster: Joe Obbie Farmers Market
Season: June 13 through late October.
Hours: Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Webster Towne Plaza, 1034 Ridge Road, in front of Old Navy.
Good to know: A smaller evening market is held 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays from the third Wednesday in July and finishing before Labor Day at Charles E. Sexton Memorial Park, 750 Holt Road. It includes live music, food trucks and a mobile bar.
More information: websterfarmersmarket.org
Williamson Farmers Market
Season: June 30 through Oct. 6.
Hours: Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. (new time).
Where: 4100 Main St., Williamson.
Good to know: A winter market is is held from 3 to 7 p.m. on every second Tuesday of the month at Roostock Cider & Spirits, 3274 Eddy Road.
More information: https://www.williamsonnyfarmersmarket.com/
The Pittsford farmers market has not responded to an emailed request for information. This story will be updated online when we know more.
If you know of a market that’s not on this list, or if information needs updating, please send information to Tracys@Gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Farmers Markets open for the 2026 season, with some in new places
Reporting by Tracy Schuhmacher, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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