Union Square Greenmarket

North and west sides of Union Square Park [map]
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

2012 scheduled changes: the market will be closed Friday 11/23/12.

WIC and FMNP checks accepted at farmer stands
EBT/Food Stamps accepted at the market info tent
Winter EBT Hours: December-June, 10am-4pm

Click here for a complete list of Union Square Greenmarket farmers at the market today.  

The world-famous Union Square Greenmarket began with just a few farmers in 1976, has grown exponentially over the past 35 years: in peak season, 140 regional farmers, fishermen, and bakers descend upon Union Square to sell their products to a devout legion of city dwellers who support local agriculture with their food dollars.

As Greenmarket's flagship market, the seasonal bounty is unparalleled, with hundreds of varieties to choose from during any given season. From just-picked fresh fruits and vegetables, to heritage meats and award-winning farmstead cheeses, artisan breads, jams, pickles, a profusion of cut flowers and plants, wine, ciders, maple syrup and much more.

Located in one of New York City's great public spaces, the atmosphere at Union Square on a market day is electric: 60,000 market shoppers shop and chat with farmers; students of all ages tour the market and learn about seasonality; visitors watch and taste cooking demonstrations by some of New York's hottest local chefs. 

Farmers

Maps showing where to find the Farmers, Fishers and Producers at Union Square.

Monday

Wednesday

Friday

Saturday

Index of all producers

Weekly Events & Activities

We maintain a busy schedule of weekly events and activities.  Information can be found at the Market Information Tent (look for the GrowNYC logo).  Cooking demonstrations are scheduled to run between 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cooking demonstrations highlighting what's in market. Time changes detailed in specific events below.
Manager's Station 

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Food scrap collection for composting by LES Ecology Center 
NE corner of Union Square, Park Ave & 17th Street

Monday

-GrowNYC's Textile Recycling collects unwanted clothing and textiles and arranges for them to be recycled on MONDAYS & SATURDAYS ONLY, 8am-4pm.

-Greenmarket Education Station hosts school tours, cooking demonstrations, interactive displays, tastings, and peer-to-peer programming.

Wednesday

-Greenmarket Education Station hosts school tours, cooking demonstrations, interactive displays, tastings, and peer-to-peer programming.

Friday

-Greenmarket Education Station hosts school tours, cooking demonstrations, interactive displays, tastings, and peer-to-peer programming.

Saturday

-GrowNYC's Textile Recycling collects unwanted clothing and textiles and arranges for them to be recycled on MONDAYS & SATURDAYS ONLY, 8am-4pm.

Saturday, May 12 
NYC Wildflower Week 
Celebrate NYC Wildflower Week with a visit to the Union Square Greenmarket where the NYC Parks Dept will be talking about local wildflowers and handing out native starts for free! 

Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Meet Your Farmer: Andrea Carvalho
Andrea Carvalho of Nature’s Healing Farm will lead a planting demonstration focusing on wildflowers at the market info tent. 

Week of May 7- May 12, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Seed Sprout Necklaces 
This fun kids activity will take place at the market info tent all week long. Learn how to plant a seed, then watch it sprout when you make a seed sprout necklace. 

Saturday, May 19,  11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  
The Natural Gourmet Institute 
Students from the Natural Gourmet Institute lead vegetarian cooking demonstrations featuring seasonal ingredients from the market. 

Wednesday, May 30, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  
Book Signing and Cooking Demo with Kate Payne

Kate Payne, author of the Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking, visits the market to demonstrate how to make some of the recipes from her book, and sign your copy!

Wednesday, May 30, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet Your Fishmonger and Guest Chef Demo with:
Stephanie Villani & Robin Puskas 
Learn how to clean, fillet and prepare sea trout with Stephanie Villani of Blue Moon Fish, and guest chef Robin Puskas.