East Side Farmers' Market

Located in Elmira, New York, East Side Farmers' Market brings together local farmers, food artisans, and community members for a vibrant open-air marketplace.

Operating Fri: 2:30 PM-6:00 PM, Jun 10 - Oct 21, this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

Farmers markets like East Side Farmers' Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at East Side Farmers' Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Elmira residents to the market week after week.

The selection at East Side Farmers' Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

East Side Farmers' Market is committed to serving all members of the Elmira community. SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, meaning nutrition assistance recipients can use their benefits to buy fresh, locally grown produce and other eligible items directly from vendors. These programs reflect a broader commitment to food access that many farmers market organizers across New York have prioritized in recent years.

East Side Farmers' Market plays an important role in the Elmira community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Shoppers using EBT can take advantage of East Side Farmers' Market's SNAP acceptance to buy locally grown produce, eggs, and other eligible items from vendors.