Vendor Events in Sunnyside, NY

Every Saturday morning, Skillman Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets in Sunnyside transforms into a neighborhood gathering place where vendors bring fresh produce, seafood, cheese, and baked goods directly to shoppers. This year-round farmers market operates under the GrowNYC Greenmarket umbrella, meaning it's part of a network dedicated to connecting local producers with home cooks, restaurants, and food-focused residents across New York City. The tree-lined setting near Lou Lodati Park creates a pleasant shopping environment, especially during the warmer months when the market runs from 8 AM to 3 PM. What makes a farmers market different from other food retail is the direct relationship between grower and buyer. At Sunnyside Greenmarket, you'll find vendors selling Black Dirt vegetables grown in the rich soil of upstate New York, specialty Mexican produce and fresh herbs that reflect the neighborhood's community, seasonal fruit that changes throughout the year, and locally-raised eggs and grass-fed beef. Seafood vendors bring fresh-caught fish, while artisans offer handmade cheese, baked goods, cider, and local wine. This variety means shoppers can build a complete meal from a single market visit while supporting regional agriculture and small producers. The market operates year-round, which shapes what you'll find at different times. From May through December, the extended hours (8 AM to 3 PM) reflect peak growing season and higher foot traffic, when produce selection is at its broadest. Winter months (January through April) see slightly shorter hours (8 AM to 2 PM), though vendors continue to supply cold-weather crops, storage vegetables, preserved goods, and other products that keep the market vital even as fresh local produce becomes more limited. This makes Sunnyside Greenmarket a consistent destination for vendors looking for a stable, established customer base throughout all seasons.