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Join us for our 15th Farmers Market season at Riverview Park 10a-2p every Sunday from May 4 through November 23.

The Riverview Farmers Market is operated by Farms in the Heights, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The board is a diverse group of neighbors and friends from the Jersey City Heights community who share Farms in the Heights’ philosophy and goals. All volunteers, they are the driving force behind the Riverview Farmers Market and other Farms in the Heights programming.

08/15/2026

Tomorrow there’s a ton going on in Riverview Park! Check out what we have in store:

9a: with Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness | Jersey City Heights // donation based and open to all levels!
10a: Sculpt sample class hosted by /impact/ Jersey City Heights // free and open to all levels! Head over to the link in their bio to pre-register.
11a-2p: Lucy will be spinning in the gazebo, filling the park with good vibes

ALL DAY:
- Stop by Atacama Clay Studio 🌈’s tent and learn more about how they’re activating the community through clay. Only a block away from the park, they’ve got a stellar schedule of classes and activities for all ages. And pro tip: ask about the upcoming Clay for Cats fundraiser!
- EFNEP will be hosting cooking demonstrations to showcase delicious, healthy meals you can make with Market produce.
- TRIPLE match your SNAP/EBT benefits! Swipe $15, get $45!

08/08/2026

We’re in the thick of Summer and we’ve got another hot one lined up for tomorrow!

Get there early and don’t forget to grab one last commemorative matcha 🍵🥲 at jane’s matcha for their last day! But, of course, you can always find them at 93 Franklin St moving forward. 🫶🏻

Yoga in the Park with Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness | Jersey City Heights kicks off at 9am — pre-register via the link in their bio or just walk on. Open to all levels! Suggested donation $10.

Free kids art all day with Kelseypaintz, too!

08/07/2026

Friends & neighbors! We are looking for an Assistant Market Manager to join our team on Sundays! This is a paid position and you can find the full job description at the link in our bio. Here are the highlights:

🗣️Seeking someone conversational in Spanish
🤳🏽 Bonus points if they can be helpful when it comes to social media.
🗓️ Hours are approx 8:30 AM to 3PM every Sunday through November.
💰 Pay is $18-$20 / hour.

Interested? Send an email to Usman our Market Manager at: [email protected]

08/01/2026

IT’S TIME FOR PEACH PIE 🍑🥧😋 Tomorrow is the 13th annual Peach Pie Contest & Peach Festival at the Market!! Swipe for the full schedule of activities, including live music, QiGong, face painting, Bubbled, play stations, juggling, and more!!

Thank you to our friends at Corcoran Sawyer Smith for sponsoring this community event!!

Remember that we’re still accepting Peach Pie Contest submissions until 11:30am tomorrow morning! Judging kicks off at noon. And let’s give a special thanks to our expert judges panel this year:
Jersey City Restaurant Owners Coalition
Baking Mama
Cedric Gayon
Matt Moschella

We have STACKED prize baskets this year donated from local businesses! Thank you so much to everyone who donated — we will have 3 very very happy winners!

See you tomorrow 10-2 in Riverview Park! 🍑🍑

07/30/2026

SWIPE for the full activities schedule for Sunday’s Peach Pie Contest & Festival! Plan accordinglyyyyy 🍑🥧🍑🥧

07/27/2026

Drum roll please! 🥁 We are excited to announce our esteemed judges panel for this year’s Peach Pie Contest this coming Sunday! This group is talented, passionate, and has contributed so much to the character of our neighborhood. We can’t wait to see what they bring to this lineup of peach pies! 🍑 🥧

Judging starts at Noon on Sunday and free pie samples will likely start around 12:30. Winners announced around 1:30. 🥇🥈🥉

Still thinking about competing? Don’t wait! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11Ky7mfm_2xnHRcm-n3IFTgKdf6nsD1Ill1kAwJt9WGE

Cedric Gayon - Founder & Head Chef, Five Tastes
Cedric Gayon found his passion in the kitchen early, tasting dishes with his mother and developing a refined palate rooted in the bold, umami flavors of Filipino cuisine. He trained at top Las Vegas restaurants like Guy Savoy and Sage, as well as Eleven Madison Park in NYC. Now Founder and Head Chef of Five Tastes LLC, Chef Cedric brings his signature cuisine to life—hyper seasonal and contemporary, marrying fine-dining technique with the bold, nuanced flavors of his Asian roots, to express a distinctly modern American point of view.

Tina RIvera - Owner, Baking Mama
Tina Rivera is a self-taught baker and founder of , a small-batch bakeshop she established in 2015. Located in Hoboken’s historic district, Baking Mama is rooted in the joy of sharing handmade baked goods. Tina also owns Hey Coffee People in Hoboken, where she continues to foster community over coffee. A resident of Jersey City Heights, Tina is expanding her vision with a new brick-and-mortar bakeshop on 333 Palisade Avenue and a concept bakeshop on Newark Avenue that celebrates Filipino flavors as a tribute to her heritage.

Melanie Rudin - Founder, Jersey City Restaurant Owners Coalition
Melanie Rudin is a dedicated community advocate, marketing executive, and former pastry chef who is a staunch supporter of Jersey City’s vibrant culinary scene. As Founder of the Jersey City Restaurant Owners Coalition (JCROC) and the creator of the biannual Jersey City Restaurant Fest Jersey City Restaurant Owners Coalition, Melanie has developed new ways to help the city support its independent food and beverage businesses. Melanie continues to foster a culture of collab

07/25/2026

Anyone else can’t believe it’s the last Sunday of July tomorrow? 🙈 Join us in Riverview Park from 10-2 for free yoga with Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness | Jersey City Heights at 9am, free kids art all day, and all your favorite vendors.

📆 And don’t forget to mark your calendars for next Sunday’s Peach Pie Contest & Festival! (8/2)

07/24/2026

Our 13th annual Peach Pie Contest & Festival at the Riverview Farmers Market is coming up on August 2nd and we’re looking for amateur bakers to put their pies to the test! 🍑🥧

See full details and pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11Ky7mfm_2xnHRcm-n3IFTgKdf6nsD1Ill1kAwJt9WGE/edit

We’re also looking for volunteers to support with setup, breakdown, and pie sampling! If you have a couple free hours to help, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pvge0NBV1m8i_J6wPmz2JV3I8voT8o048Yqulomm7lo/edit

06/22/2026

Story Spotlight! ✨🍅

Our summer issue always contains our Farmers’ Market Guide, and this year, we chatted with a handful of market managers of some of New Jersey’s most successful markets.

Our writer, Hank Zona (Hank Zona) conducted a Q&A and asked unique questions to learn what these market managers *really* think about their roles—and their favorite market finds!

Pick up a copy at any of these spots around the Garden State! 🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾
ediblejersey.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/find-copy/

06/08/2026

Join us for Sustainability Day at the Riverview Farmers Market this Sunday from 10a-2pm! Drop off used totes & electronics for upcycling, catch a composting or cooking demo, learn about key issues like recycling and air quality in Jersey City, get a free bike tune up and more! Plus live music & entertainment! Full details in the event.

Address

498 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
07307

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.riverviewfarmersmarket.org/, https://linktr.ee/riverviewfarmersmarket

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