Ridgewood YM

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, locally raised proteins, or handcrafted goods, Ridgewood YM in Queens, New York offers a curated selection from area farmers and food makers.

Shoppers can visit Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, Jul 13 - Nov 23. Arriving early is recommended for the widest selection of products.

The vendors at Ridgewood YM offer Vegetables and Fruits, among other seasonal goods that rotate based on the time of year.

Farmers markets like Ridgewood YM represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at Ridgewood YM, 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 Queens residents to the market week after week.

The selection at Ridgewood YM 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.

Ridgewood YM draws shoppers from across the Queens area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

By connecting Queens residents with local producers, Ridgewood YM supports a shorter, more transparent food supply chain that benefits both buyers and sellers.

Contact Ridgewood YM directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.