The East Greenwich Farmers Market For Summer Friday Fun
Summer Fridays. Sure, there's the skincare company of the same name (Their tagline? "That Friday feeling for your skin.") but I'm talking about actual Fridays this summer in the Ocean State.
One thing you'll want to scope out is the Farmers Market at Goddard Park.
Don't know about you but for a variety of reasons, I never seem to make it to any of those weekend markets. So, let's blame the snooze button on my smart phone alarm + move on to the short list of reasons you'll adore this end of week, open air outing in EG. (Or is it Warwick? I’ve seen it listed both ways online.)
1. It’s dog friendly. We spied lots of people with dogs (kiddos too) there as well as several dog bakeries, including our friends at Jack's Snacks. Great excuse to leash up the pups and go. (Pssst ~ You'll find treats for your pups and lots more for you. We spied marshmallows, cookies, and local honey on one occasion.)
Photo from the Jack’s Snacks Instagram
2. Go green, using your plastic. No need to stress over cash. Most of the vendors accept credit and debit cards. I used my cc to buy an iced coffee and a new mug from the Dave's Coffee booth — thankfully putting an end to the morning drama and back and forth at our house over that single Dave's mug in the cupboard.
Photo from Dave’s Coffee Instagram
3. Plenty of shade. There's throwing shade, then there's the shade of a gorgeous old tree at that park. There are lots of shady ones in the vicinity of the market, and last time we were there a gentleman was under one (of the trees) playing a guitar and singing.
4. Plant yourself. Ok, I'm really speaking to parking and the simple fact that there's plenty at this park. I mean, is there anything worse then getting all hyped up and excited for an event or destination, only to get there and have a mini freak-out over a lack of parking?
5. Local produce for the win! The market at GP offers a nice, easy to navigate representation of locally farmed (Did you know that there's something like 1200 farms including everything from field crops and orchards to wetlands and aquaculture in RI?) and in season fruits and veggies. In the past, we’ve picked up some absolutely delicious and affordably priced native (heirloom) tomatoes, eggplant, and cucumbers.
*Note: The Farmers Market at GP is open Fridays from 9am to 1pm, May thru October, weather permitting.