Events

2025 Events

May 2025

Opening Day – May 3rd

Join us on the riverfront at Scott Park for the opening day of America’s Oldest Open-Air Market. Come feed your soul and and celebrate the return of the farmers’ market season in it’s 273rd year! We’ll be welcoming over 40 farmers, bakers and makers, and we can’t wait to see you!

June 2025

Strawberry Day –  June 7th

Celebrate the first fruit of the season with a market full of berry-licious specials! We’ve got it all – from fresh, just picked, sun-kissed strawberries to strawberry crumb pies, strawberry shortcake, crepes, gelato, craft cocktails, cupcakes, smoothies, salads, popsicles, pastries, scones, and even strawberry sausage!
Be sure to wear your finest Strawberry attire because we’ll be giving away random prizes to people and pups dressed in their berry best!

Juneteenth –  June 14th

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth! You’ll find Juneteenth specials at participating vendor stands, and a Juneteenth history display.

Pollinator Day – June 21st

Let’s celebrate the pollinators that commit so much of their time and energy into ensuring we have a vibrant food supply! 

Join us for Pollinator Day as we celebrate bees, butterflies and birds!  And of course lots of sweet eats, treats and beverages.  Plus, free bee stickers at our Welcome Tents!

July 2025

EFM Birthday – Celebrating 273 Years –  July 12th

With a storied heritage dating back to 1752, the Easton Farmers’ Market will celebrate its 273rd birthday on July 12 with cake, proclamations, music and more to recognize the importance and longevity of one of the region’s most enduring, resilient and cherished institutions.
 
Holding the title of America’s oldest, continuous open-air market, the Easton Farmers’ Market has been a destination for fresh and locally grown and prepared foods since pre-Revolutionary times.

Please Note: Zucchini 500 is now held at the West Ward Market!

August 2025

Peach Day – August 2nd

Come join us for our annual celebration of all things peaches at our 2025 season’s Peach Day! Stock up on fresh picked peaches (white, yellow and donut). Or maybe nectarines are more your jam? Savor a slice of peach pie or kick-back with a shmear of peachy spreadable cheese on a fresh scone? We’ve got all kinds of peach sweets to take home, including the prized fruit themselves!
 
Come to the market for recipes and peach inspiration to make the most use of this cherished summer stone fruit!

Tomato Day –  August 16th

Come join us for a summer celebration like no other for Tomato Day! Stock up on the juiciest tomatoes from our vendors and all the succulent summer tomato pairings. We’ll have tomato samples to try so you can get a taste of the farm fresh difference. You’ll be asking yourself, “Store-bought tomatoes? What are those?”
 
Come to the market for recipes and tomato-themed goodness until you’re red in the face!

Funky Ferments Fest –  August 30th

Funky Ferments Fest is back for its fourth year! We’re excited for a funky day filled with all things fermented, foraged, and pickled!
 
We are celebrating all things funky and fermented at our upcoming “Funky Ferments Fest” this Saturday, August 30th from 9 am – 1 pm ! We will be bringing back our Kraut Mob – Sauerkraut making on the riverside, and and be on the lookout for our roaming mushroom mascot – Mr. FunGuy!

September 2025

Hispanic Cultural Day – Sept. 13th

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month while highlighting our Latinx-owned vendors!
 
And don’t forget your dancing shoes as Herencia Jibara will be our Latin band musical guest brining with them beautiful vocals, a rythmic percussion line, and a Cuatro Puertorriqueño/Guitar combo that provide soul filling melodies. Musica tipica, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more!

Hot Pepper Showdown –  Sept. 27th

Can you handle the heat?

Our infamous “Ten Deadly Peppers” Contest, now in its 16th year – and with a few extra peppers, to boot!
 
The Showdown takes contestants on a grueling (but extremely entertaining) road, starting with the ‘oh so mild’ jalapeño. Along the way, there’s audience trivia, prizes, sizzling music, and lots of laugh, tears and nail biting. It’s gonna be HOT, HOT, HOT!
 
Contest starts at 11:00 am. Audience trivia with prizes for people and pups, and lots of twists and turns and sweat and tears along the way. Buckle up!
 
All hot peppers are locally grown and provided by Easton Garden Works grower Mark Reid!
Contest limited to 20 participants. Preregistration is recommended. 

October 2025

Apple Jam – October 11th

Celebrate the apple harvest with us and take a big ol’ bite outta fall! Enjoy apple pie, caramel apples, apple strudel, apple dumplings, apple cider donuts, fresh, farm-pressed cider, hard cider, savory apple sausage and more!

Taste your way through a bushel’s variety of different locally grown apple varieties at our annual Apple Tasting!

Pumpkins & Pooches – October 25th

Primp your pups and dress up the doggos for our annual Pumpkins & Pooches event.
 
Prizes will be awarded to the pups with: Most Original Costume; Funniest Costume, Cutest Costume, Best Dog and Owner Duo, and Best Group Costume. Bring your furry friends to our Howl-O-Ween Photo Opp (with gorgeous river backdrop) and post your pics online using #EFMmarketpups. We’ll also have a mini canine agility course, trick-or-treat, and pumpkin painting and crafts for the kiddos!
 

December 2025

Photos with Santa & his Merry Goats –  December 6th

Bring your little ones for a photo with Santa and his merry goats! The picturesque river background offers a Santa photo like no other! Pups are welcome too but please note that the goats may not be included in pup photos.

**December Market Hours:  10 am – 12 pm

 

Photos with Santa & his Merry Goats – December 13th

Bring your little ones for a photo with Santa and his merry goats! The picturesque river background offers a Santa photo like no other! Pups are welcome too but please note that the goats may not be included in pup photos.

**December Market Hours:  10 am – 12 pm