The Mount Laurel Farmers Market: A Local's Guide to Shopping Fresh

Mount Laurel has more farmers market options than most people realize. In addition to the township's weekly summer market at the community center, there is a year-round market on Hainesport Road and a beloved Sunday market just across the creek in Rancocas Woods. This guide covers where each one is, when it runs, what you can buy, and how to make the most of a market morning in South Jersey.

For the wider picture of township life, start with our Mount Laurel overview and the full things to do in Mount Laurel page. This piece is the dedicated guide to the markets themselves, so you know exactly where to shop fresh.

Where is the Mount Laurel farmers market?

Mount Laurel actually has three markets worth knowing, and each serves a slightly different purpose. The township runs a summer farmers market at the community center on Walton Avenue, a weekly tradition during the growing season with fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan products from South Jersey farmers and vendors. It is the market most residents think of first and a relaxed weekend-morning ritual for families across Ramblewood, Springdale, Barclay, and Southgate.

The second is the 4th Generation Farmers Market at 1534 Hainesport Road, a family-owned market that has served Burlington County since 2023. It is the market to know if you want fresh local produce on a weekday, because it is open every day of the week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, all year long. More than a dozen vendors sell locally grown and organic produce, flowers, gifts, and arts and crafts under one roof.

The third is the Rancocas Woods Farmers Market at 200 Creek Road, just across the Mount Laurel line in the Rancocas Woods village. It runs every Sunday from early June through late October, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, and it is as much a community gathering as it is a place to shop, with live music and a lineup of local growers and makers.

What can you buy at the Mount Laurel farmers markets?

The markets lean into what South Jersey grows best. In season you will find tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, squash, leafy greens, and herbs, much of it picked within a day or two of the market. Beyond produce, the stalls carry cut flowers, local honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, and handmade crafts, which makes a market run a good one-stop for a weekend hostess gift or a housewarming present.

The 4th Generation Farmers Market on Hainesport Road has the broadest selection because it is open daily, with vendors rotating through a dozen-plus stalls. The Rancocas Woods market skews toward small-batch and handmade, so you are as likely to leave with a loaf of sourdough and a jar of honey as a bag of vegetables. The township's summer market at the community center is the classic farm stand experience, produce and baked goods from local growers each week.

If you are new to the area and weighing where to settle, the markets are a nice window into daily life. Our neighborhood guide walks through Ramblewood, Springdale, Barclay, Holly Hills, and Southgate, and which communities are closest to each market.

Is the 4th Generation Farmers Market open year-round?

Yes. The 4th Generation Farmers Market at 1534 Hainesport Road is open every day of the year, Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. That makes it the dependable option in Mount Laurel, the place you can count on for fresh produce and local goods even in the dead of winter when the seasonal markets are closed. The family behind it has been building the vendor lineup since 2023 and continues to add local farmers, artists, and crafters.

Because it is a covered, indoor-style market rather than a seasonal outdoor setup, the selection stays steadier than a typical weekend farmers market. You will still want to call ahead if you are chasing a specific item, since individual vendors set their own stock and days.

For everything else happening around town by season, the community events calendar tracks the Spring Festival, the summer market and concert series, the Harvest Festival at Laurel Acres Park, and the Holiday Tree Lighting.

What is the Rancocas Woods Farmers Market like?

The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market turns a Sunday morning into a small outing. Set in the artsy village of Rancocas Woods at 200 Creek Road, it runs from early June through late October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Local growers bring produce, bakers bring fresh goods, and makers sell handmade items, all with live music in the background. It is the kind of market where you run into neighbors and linger longer than you planned.

It is also one of the more accessible markets in the area for every budget, because it accepts SNAP/EBT and Good Food Bucks, which match benefits for fresh produce. That makes it a genuinely community-first market, and a great place to introduce kids to where food comes from. Our family activities guide has more ideas for turning a market trip into a full weekend morning.

How do you pay at Mount Laurel area farmers markets?

Payment varies by market and by vendor, so it pays to be flexible. The township summer market and most local farm stands accept cash and cards, though individual vendors set their own rules. The Rancocas Woods market accepts SNAP/EBT and Good Food Bucks and is a standout for that reason. The 4th Generation Farmers Market vendors generally take card and cash.

A practical tip from years of market-going: bring a little cash and a reusable bag. Cash moves you through a busy stall faster, and a sturdy bag keeps tomatoes and a loaf of bread from ending up in the same corner of the trunk.

If you are coming for the food scene more broadly, the restaurants page and the best restaurants guide round out where to eat when you are not cooking with market finds.

What else can you do near the Mount Laurel farmers markets?

The markets sit close to some of the best parts of the area. The township market at the community center on Walton Avenue is near the municipal complex, an easy pairing with the parks and trails that crisscross town. The 4th Generation market on Hainesport Road is a short drive from the neighborhoods along Route 38 and Union Mill Road. And a trip to the Rancocas Woods market naturally turns into a walk through the village's shops and a stroll along the creek.

For a full market morning, pair a stop with a walk at Laurel Acres Park on Centerton Road, grab lunch at a local favorite like Cucina Carini or Manila Cafe, and pick up a few things for the week. It is a genuinely pleasant way to spend a Saturday or Sunday, and a big part of why people love living here.

See the things to do in Mount Laurel page for the full list of parks, dining, and events to build around a market run.

Which neighborhoods are closest to the Mount Laurel farmers markets?

Mount Laurel's markets are spread out enough that most neighborhoods have one within a short drive. The township market at the community center on Walton Avenue sits central, convenient to Springdale and Southgate. The 4th Generation market on Hainesport Road is easy to reach from the eastern side of town, including Ramblewood and the neighborhoods along Route 541. The Rancocas Woods market, just outside the township line, is a quick trip from Holly Hills and Country Club areas.

If you are house-hunting and want to be close to a good market, that is the kind of detail worth weighing. Our neighborhoods page breaks down each community, and the buying and selling guide covers what to look for when you tour.

The honest take: no matter where you land in Mount Laurel, you are rarely more than ten minutes from a market, a park, or a good restaurant. That convenience is a big reason the town keeps growing.

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