Moorestown's best food shopping and its most memorable community moments both happen on Saturday mornings and through the golden weeks of autumn. The area's signature farmers market, the award-winning Burlington County Farmers Market, sits right here in Moorestown at the Burlington County Agricultural Center on Centerton Road. This guide covers when it runs, what you can buy, the farm stands to visit any day of the week, and the local fall festivals you will not want to miss in the Town of Quality.
Whether you are a longtime resident who has walked the stalls for years or a new neighbor learning your way around, knowing the market's schedule and the seasonal rhythm of this community makes a real difference to daily life here. The farmers market is more than a place to buy tomatoes. It is where neighbors run into each other, where kids learn where food comes from, and where the sense of community that defines Moorestown is on full display every single week.
Alongside the market, the early fall calendar brings festivals, pumpkin patches, and family traditions that bring the whole town together. Here is everything you need to plan your Saturdays and the season ahead in Moorestown.
Where is the Moorestown Farmers Market?
The market most Moorestown residents call "the farmers market" is the Burlington County Farmers Market, located at the Burlington County Agricultural Center at 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057. It sits on the southern edge of the township, just off Route 38, on a working farm campus that also hosts the county's agricultural programs, demonstration gardens, and educational events.
The market runs every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, opening each year in early May and running through mid-November. The 2026 season, for example, runs from May 9 through November 14. There is also a popular spring garden market in March and April and a holiday market in early December, so the agricultural center is a destination for most of the year.
This is one of the longest-running and most decorated markets in the region. It has welcomed shoppers for more than a dozen seasons and has been named a USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice winner, a distinction that reflects the quality of its vendors and the experience it delivers week after week.
What Can You Buy at the Market?
The market hosts more than 60 vendors on a typical Saturday, and the mix changes with the seasons. In late summer and early fall you will find sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, melons, peaches, and apples directly from Burlington County farms. As the season moves toward November, the selection shifts to pumpkins, squash, cider, mums, and the last of the fall greens.
Beyond produce, the market is known for its prepared foods and artisan goods. Local bakers sell breads, pies, and pastries. Vendors offer jams, honey, salsa, pickles, and seasonal treats. You will also find bedding plants, cut flowers, and nursery stock, which makes an early-season garden market trip especially worthwhile.
The market is committed to accessibility. It accepts SNAP/EBT and WIC benefits, so fresh local food is within reach for every household in the community. That commitment fits Moorestown's character: this is a town where caring for neighbors is part of the everyday culture, not just a slogan.
What Are the Best Farm Stands Near Moorestown?
Not every great local food stop runs only on Saturdays. Lenola Road, on the edge of Moorestown, is home to two of the area's best-loved farm markets, both open for walk-in shopping through the growing and fall seasons.
Folks Farm & Market
Located at 920 North Lenola Road, Folks Farm & Market has been a neighborhood staple for generations. They grow their own sweet corn and pick-your-own berries through the summer, and in the fall they bring in pumpkins, gourds, mums, and a full selection of autumn produce. It is an easy stop on the way home and a favorite with families who like to visit the animals and explore the seasonal displays.
Lew's Farm Market
Just down the road at 864 North Lenola Road, Lew's Farm Market is another trusted local spot for fresh produce, baked goods, and seasonal items. Together, Folks and Lew's give Moorestown residents convenient access to farm-fresh food every day, not just on market mornings. For more on local shopping, see the Moorestown Shopping guide.
What Fall Activities Happen in Moorestown?
Autumn is when Moorestown's community calendar is at its fullest. As the maple-lined streets turn gold, the Moorestown Business Association hosts Autumn in Moorestown, a Main Street fall festival held each October. Expect artisan vendors, local craft beer, live music, kids' activities, and a downtown that feels like a small-town festival postcard. In 2026 it takes place on Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Families also look forward to Flagg's Fall Festival at Flagg's Garden Center on Bridgeboro Road, with inflatables, face painting, and seasonal family fun, and to the Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat hosted at the end of October. Many families combine the festivities with a trip to a nearby apple orchard or pumpkin patch, and downtown Moorestown runs its own Halloween trick-or-treating so little ones can visit the shops in costume.
For the full calendar of what is coming up, bookmark the Community Events page, and for a rundown of every seasonal highlight during the year, see the Seasonal Activities guide.
How Do You Make a Market Morning a Family Outing?
A Saturday trip to the market is a natural family tradition. Arrive early to beat the crowds and get the best selection, then make a loop of the stalls and let the kids take part, whether that is choosing a favorite fruit, greeting a vendor, or spotting something new. Many market vendors offer samples and small grab-and-go snacks, so it is easy to turn the visit into a relaxed outdoor breakfast.
Because the market is family-friendly and suited to strollers, it pairs well with a stroll through the surrounding agricultural center grounds. From there, a short drive to the Lenola Road farm stands or a picnic at Strawbridge Lake makes a full day of it. For even more ideas on family outings in the area, the Family Activities guide and the broader Things to Do in Moorestown page are great places to start.
Why the Market Matters to Moorestown
The farmers market and the surrounding farm stands are a big part of what makes Moorestown feel like home. They support local farmers, give residents access to fresh food, and create the kind of unhurried community gathering that is easy to lose in modern life. In the Town of Quality, that spirit of neighborliness is on display every Saturday morning.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Moorestown Farmers Market
Where is the farmers market in Moorestown?
The Burlington County Farmers Market is at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057, just off Route 38 on the southern edge of town.
What days and hours does the Moorestown farmers market run?
The market runs every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, from early May through mid-November. There is also a spring garden market in March and April and a holiday market in early December.
What can I buy at the Burlington County Farmers Market?
With 60-plus vendors you will find fresh local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, jams and honey, cut flowers, and seasonal plants. The selection changes through the season from summer corn and tomatoes to fall pumpkins and cider. SNAP/EBT and WIC are accepted.
Are there farm stands near Moorestown open during the week?
Yes. Folks Farm & Market at 920 North Lenola Road and Lew's Farm Market at 864 North Lenola Road are both open for walk-in shopping through the growing and fall seasons, offering fresh produce, baked goods, and seasonal items.
What fall festivals happen in Moorestown?
Autumn in Moorestown, the Main Street fall festival hosted by the Moorestown Business Association, is the highlight, along with Flagg's Fall Festival and a Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat at the end of October. Check the Community Events page for the schedule.
Is the Moorestown farmers market good for families?
Yes, the market is family-friendly and stroller-friendly, with samples, grab-and-go snacks, and plenty to see. It pairs well with a picnic at nearby Strawbridge Lake for a full family outing.
Why is the market considered award-winning?
The Burlington County Farmers Market has been named a USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice winner, reflecting the quality of its vendors, the range of local food, and the welcoming community atmosphere shoppers enjoy every Saturday.