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River Vale Farmer's Market & Cultural Events, 406 Rivervale Road, River Vale, NJ (2026)

06/10/2026

🍭☀️ Cotton Candy, Music & Summer Fun at the River Vale Farmer’s Market! ☀️🍭

School’s almost out, summer is here, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the River Vale Farmer’s Market!

Join us this Thursday, June 11, from 1 PM–6 PM at 406 Rivervale Road for an afternoon filled with fresh local food, family fun, great music, and community spirit.

To help celebrate the end of the school year, we'll be offering fresh cotton candy for just a $1 donation (weather permitting). Bring the kids, grab a sweet treat, and kick off summer vacation with us!

🎶 Market favorite Mingo Lodge returns to provide the perfect soundtrack for the afternoon, performing live from 2 PM–5 PM. Their crowd-pleasing mix of music and energy always makes for a memorable market day, so bring a lawn chair, relax, and enjoy the show.

As the music fills the air, stroll through the market and discover an incredible lineup of local vendors and fresh seasonal offerings.

Hope Cress Farms is bringing an outstanding selection of in-season fruits and vegetables, along with dairy and farm-raised meats including beef, pork, chicken, farm-fresh eggs, and milk. You'll also find lettuce, carrots, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, onions, apples, broccoli, beets, radishes, celery, pure maple syrup, signature farm-made beef tallow, and their specialty microgreens, packed with vitamins, nutrients, and flavor.

Come hungry because we've got dinner covered! Enjoy delicious hot food from Cousins Maine Lobster, Empanada Lady, and Mostly Dough Pizza.

🥒 Calling all Pickle-Licious fans! Pickle-Licious has expanded its product line and is bringing DOUBLE TENTS to the market this week. If you're a pickle lover, this is your chance to explore even more flavors, varieties, and specialty products than ever before. Stop by, discover what's new, and sample, sample, sample!

Be sure to visit many of your favorite specialty vendors, including Pickle-Licious, Hoffman Bread, Sourdough Sweetie, Rayo De Sol featuring fresh bruschetta, Timeless Tallow bath and body products, Dirty Good Soda Co., Rose & Ruth's Spices, and 201 Sauce Co.

And don't forget… the Gaga Pit is open! Borrow a Gaga Ball from the manager's table and let the kids jump into a game while adults shop, grab dinner, or enjoy the music. We are, however, missing our favorite Watermelon Gaga Ball! 🍉 If it accidentally went home with someone, we'd love to have it returned so everyone can continue enjoying it throughout the summer.

There’s something magical about a summer afternoon at the River Vale Farmer’s Market: fresh produce, delicious food, live music, children laughing, neighbors connecting, and the simple joy of spending time together outdoors.

Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, your friends, and your family, and join us for an afternoon filled with music, community, fresh flavors, and sweet cotton candy treats.

We'll see you Thursday!

06/10/2026

The Township of River Vale is proud to welcome the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra back for our 3rd Annual FREE "Symphony in the Park"

Saturday, June 27
3:00 to 4:30 PM
Upper Grove Outfield
across from the River Vale Library @
412 Rivervale Rd, River Vale NJ 07675

This performance, titled “Pops & Americana,” is a perfect nod our Nation’s 250th jubilee this year!

In addition to the concert, the town has also created a limited-edition embroidered River Vale 250th boat bag that you can use for all your Summer outings this year! They will be available for purchase at this event for $40 (check or cash, only)

Residents are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and light refreshments to enjoy a late afternoon filled with world-class music and community togetherness.

The past two years we’ve seen this concert draw an enthusiastic crowd of over 250 people and we always receive glowing feedback from attendees.

Limited parking is available on-site, with additional parking at the River Vale Library and the Holdrum Middle School lot across the street. Please note: In the event of severe weather, the concert will be cancelled with no rain date.

We look forward to spending the afternoon with you!

06/05/2026

Treasure hunters, bargain shoppers, collectors, and families are invited to explore the River Vale Town-Wide Tag Sale Weekend this weekend: Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM!

With approximately 50 homes participating throughout town, this is one of the best opportunities of the year to visit multiple tag sales in a single weekend and discover hidden gems close to home! Whether you're searching for furniture, home décor, toys, tools, collectibles, sporting goods, household items, clothing, antiques, or unique one-of-a-kind finds, there truly is something for everyone. Homeowners have provided detailed descriptions of the items available at each sale, making it easy to plan your route and target the sales that interest you most.

Please note that not all homes participate on both days, so be sure to check the listings before heading out. Rain or shine, the sales will go on!

Before you start shopping, visit the Town-Wide Tag Sale webpage to download printable North Side and South Side sale lists, along with a full-color town map showing the approximate locations of all participating homes. The weather forecast looks ideal for getting outdoors and all participation fees collected by the Town are being donated to Helping Hands Food Pantry, meaning every shopper helps support a valuable local nonprofit organization and neighbors in need.

Gather your friends, map out your stops, and spend the weekend exploring River Vale one great find at a time!

For printable documents and additional information, visit the Town-Wide Tag Sale page at https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/town-wide-tag-sale

06/03/2026

🎷☀️ Jazz, Sunshine & Summer Vibes at the River Vale Farmer’s Market! ☀️🎷

Summer is finding its rhythm at the River Vale Farmer’s Market, and this Thursday, June 4, 2026, we're turning up the tempo for a special celebration of Jazz!

Join us from 1PM - 6PM at 406 Rivervale Road for an afternoon filled with fresh flavors, local shopping, community connections, and toe-tapping live music that will have the whole market swinging.

For the third consecutive year, we're thrilled to welcome the talented Pascack Valley High School Chamber Jazz musicians, performing from 3:30PM - 4:15PM. Their smooth melodies and impressive musicianship will set the perfect tone for the afternoon. Then, from 4:15PM - 6PM, the Mighty Rumble Brass Band takes center stage, bringing their high-energy Louisiana sound to the market. This crowd-favorite features two beloved local music educators, Pascack Valley Band Director Craig Yaremko and Holdrum Band Director Johnny Gittings. Get ready for an unforgettable performance full of soulful grooves, bold brass, and plenty of jazz-inspired fun!

As the music fills the air, stroll through the market and discover an incredible lineup of local vendors and fresh seasonal offerings.

Hope Cress Farms is bringing all your farm-fresh favorites, including beef, pork, chicken, farm-fresh eggs and milk, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, onions, apples, broccoli, beets, radishes, celery, pure maple syrup, signature farm-made beef tallow, and more of those delicious early-season Jersey strawberries that sold out in record time last week!

Come hungry because we’ve got food!!! Enjoy favorites from Kimchi Smoke BBQ Food Truck, Empanada Lady, Pickle-Licious. Browse specialty foods from Hoffman Bread, Rose & Ruth's Spices, 201 Sauce Co. & Humble Harvest Granola. Cool Drinks Available with Dirty Good Soda Co., Cozy Tea Loft, Clyde’s Italian Ice & Ice Cream and the new low-cal crowd pleaser, Brutine Ice!

We're also excited to welcome a brand-new vendor to the market family! Sourdough Sweetie will be joining us with handmade sourdough baked goods crafted from premium ingredients with no additives or preservatives. Every loaf, pastry, and treat is baked fresh and made with care.

Families won't want to miss a visit with our Platinum Sponsor, Balloon Chica, who will be creating free balloon animals for children from 3:30PM–5:30PM. Stop by, say hello, and take home a colorful creation!

We're also pleased to welcome NJ4S, Children's Aid & Family Services. Their team will be sharing valuable information and resources to support the social, emotional, and mental wellness of youth and young adults throughout our community. Stop by their table to learn about the services and connections available to local families.
And don't forget, the Gaga Pit is open! Borrow a Gaga Ball from the manager's table and let the kids jump into a game while you shop, grab dinner, or relax and enjoy the music.

There’s something magical about a summer afternoon at the River Vale Farmer’s Market. Fresh strawberries, local produce, delicious food, live jazz, children laughing, neighbors connecting, and the simple joy of spending time together outdoors.

Bring your lawn chairs, bring your appetite, bring your friends and family, and join us for a market day that promises to be full of sunshine, community, and all that jazz.

We'll see you Thursday!

06/01/2026

PV Chamber Jazz Band & Mighty Rumble Brass Band - 3rd Annual Spring performance at the River Vale Farmer's Market. This week from 3:30 - 6pm! Don't miss out on seeing and supporting this amazing local talent! Pascack Valley High School

05/27/2026

Mari Byrd is rescheduled to play 3-6pm at the RVFM on 5/28

Maribyrd

05/27/2026

Join us for the River Vale Town-Wide Tag Sale on June 6th & 7th and be part of one of the most anticipated Summer weekends in town!

Last year 55 homes participated, creating incredible momentum that brought shoppers out all weekend long. When that many homes are selling at once in our town, it becomes a destination event!!! More homes = more shoppers = more opportunities for you to sell “all the stuff” in your doom piles!

SELLERS: This Friday at 12 Noon (5/29) is the deadline to submit your registration form and drop off your $25 fee

SHOPPERS: Check our website for a map and list of participating homes on June 5. Hard copies available at Town Hall on Saturday, June 6 from 8am to 9am!

https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/town-wide-tag-sale

05/27/2026

Last week may have been rainy, but that didn’t stop so many of you from coming out to enjoy the market with us! The energy, community, music, and support for our local vendors made it such a fun afternoon — and if you skipped last week because of the weather, tomorrow is your chance to experience it all. ☀️🌿

There’s truly something special about a farmers market in May and early summer. Fresh strawberries are finally here, gardens are blooming, music fills the air, and the market becomes a place where neighbors gather, families relax, kids play, and everyone can slow down and enjoy a beautiful afternoon outdoors. Whether you’re shopping for fresh ingredients, grabbing dinner, listening to live music, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the market is the perfect place to spend your Thursday.

Join us Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 1PM–6PM at 406 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 07675 for another incredible market day filled with local flavor, fresh food, shopping, music, and community fun for all ages.

Hope Cress Farms is bringing all the farm-fresh favorites:
🥩 Plenty of beef, pork, and chicken for burgers, ribs, kabobs, and grilling favorites
🥚 Farm fresh eggs and milk
🥬 Lettuce, carrots, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, and onions
🍎 Apples, broccoli, beets, radish, and celery
🍓 More early season Jersey strawberries — they went FAST last week!
🧴 Signature farm-made beef tallow
🍁 Pure maple syrup

Come hungry because we’ve got an amazing food lineup:
🍦 Clyde’s Italian Ice & Ice Cream Truck
🥟 Empanada Lady
🥒 Pickle-Licious
🍋 Dirty Good Soda
🍕 Mostly Dough Pizza
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster
🥖 Hoffman Bread
🌶 Rose & Ruth’s Spices
🧂 201 Spice Company
🥜 Totally Nutz

🌸 NEW THIS YEAR 🌸
We’re excited to welcome Emilia & Co Flowers to the market this season! They’ll be joining us periodically with beautiful fresh flowers and greeting cards. Pick up a gorgeous spring bouquet to brighten your kitchen table, surprise someone special, or simply treat yourself.

✨ NEW VENDOR ✨
Sourdough Sweetie — handmade sourdough baked goods crafted from the finest ingredients with absolutely no additives or preservatives. Every item is made with care and baked fresh.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶
Mari Byrd couldn’t play in the rain last week, but thankfully she was able to reschedule and will be joining us tomorrow from 3–6PM! A longtime market favorite, Mari brings the perfect laid-back acoustic vibe that makes a spring market afternoon feel even more magical.

🧪 FREE FOR THE KIDS 🧪
Free Slime Making with mix-ins at 3PM. One per child while supplies last!

And another fun new addition for the kids - we now have a brand new Gaga Ball that can be borrowed from the manager’s table for anyone who wants to jump into a game with friends in our newly built Gaga Pit on Upper Grove! It’s a great way for kids to burn some energy and have even more fun while families enjoy the market.

There’s simply no better place in Bergen County to enjoy a Thursday afternoon. Fresh air, live music, amazing local food, shopping small, supporting farmers, and spending time with friends and family - it’s what community is all about.

Bring the kids, bring your friends, grab dinner, stroll the market, and enjoy a relaxing evening with us. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

05/20/2026

After an incredible Opening Day last week, the River Vale Farmer’s Market is back tomorrow and ready to do it all again! We were blown away by the turnout. There were so many familiar faces, so many new visitors, alongside amazing energy from start to finish. Our 20 vendors had a phenomenal day, the DJ kept the crowd smiling and the kids dancing, and we gave away MOST of our free Customer Appreciation Bags… but good news, we still have some left for this week while supplies last!

Join us for another fantastic market day featuring 18 incredible vendors, delicious food, live music, shopping, and all the fresh local goodness you need heading into Memorial Day Weekend!

Thursday, May 21, 2026
1PM–6PM
406 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 07675

Whether you’re planning the ultimate holiday barbeque, heading out of town for the weekend, or just want an easy and delicious Thursday dinner without making another grocery store run, we’ve got you covered

Hope Cress Farms is bringing all the farm-fresh essentials for your Memorial Day menu:
🥩 Plenty of beef, pork, and chicken for burgers, ribs, kabobs, and grilling favorites
🥚 Farm fresh eggs and milk
🥬 Lettuce, carrots, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, and onions for all your picnic sides and salads
🍎 Apples, broccoli, beets, radish, and celery for fresh snacking and cookout prep
🍓 More early season Jersey strawberries – they went fast last week!
🧴 Their signature farm-made beef tallow
🍁 Pure maple syrup
PLUS they are debuting a brand new pork product this season:
🥞 Maple breakfast sausage patties flavored with their own maple syrup, perfect for a long holiday weekend breakfast before the beach, lake, or backyard festivities begin!

🍦 Clyde’s Italian Ice & Ice Cream Truck will have their colorful Rainbow Italian Ice. It’s the perfect treat to cool off at the market or bring home by the pint to share all weekend long.

🥟 Empanada Lady will be serving up all her gourmet empanada flavors, perfect for lunch, dinner, or grabbing extras to share this weekend

🥒 Pickle-Licious has all the pickles, olives, and condiments your charcuterie boards and burgers could ever want

🧴 Timeless Tallow sold out of many of their bath and body favorites last week and is fully restocked for tomorrow!

🍋 Dirty Good Soda was a huge crowd favorite on Opening Day and is launching a brand new “Customer of the Week” giveaway. Stop by to see how to enter!

🚚 FOOD TRUCKS & HOT FOOD 🔥
Kimchi Smoke BBQ is back with all their smoky, savory favorites for lunch or dinner
We’re also welcoming new vendor Rayo De Sol this week with jarred bruschetta, marinades, and fresh grilled chicken to enjoy right away

🥖 Hoffman Bread has artisan breads and sweets that disappear quickly! We told them to bring MORE this week!

🌶 Rose & Ruth’s has a huge spice selection — the perfect excuse to level up your burgers, steaks, grilled veggies, or kebobs

🧀 Kirsten’s Kitchen is bringing fresh mozzarella, tomato sauces, and balsamic glazes. They sold out of many products last week, so if they’re on your shopping list, come early!

🥣 Humble Harvest Granola became an instant crowd favorite after just one market day! Stop by for a sample of their gluten-free granola and see what everyone’s talking about

Stuffies by Abby is back for another season with her adorable handmade crochet plushies. Come find a new friend for yourself or the perfect gift for someone special

Cozy Tea Loft - Verona is back again this week with their cool bubble tea beverages and warm waffles - with or without boba inside!

No Worries Candle Co. returns with their wildly popular Boardwalk Lemonade candles, which are basically summer at the Jersey Shore in candle form! Their entire product line smells amazing

🌸 NEW THIS YEAR!!! We now have a market florist!
Emilia & Co Flowers will be joining us periodically this season with fresh flowers and greeting cards. Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to brighten your home with a gorgeous spring bouquet or bring flowers as a thoughtful hostess gift. Beautiful arrangements, local charm, and budget-friendly too!

The F.E.E.D. Foundation, a student-run start-up non-profit, will host a fun activity making pipe cleaner flowers for kids of all ages. They are also seeking donations as they continue their mission helping those experiencing food insecurity.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶
Mari Byrd joins us from 3–6PM! A longtime market favorite, Mari has been part of our market family for several seasons now, and we absolutely love her laid-back “Joni Mitchell of NJ” vibe. Her music is the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing spring afternoon at the market.

Free for the kids! Patriotic pinwheels will be available after 3PM. One per child while supplies last, please!

So grab your reusable bags, bring your appetite, gather your family and friends, and kick off Memorial Day Weekend the River Vale way. Stock up on local produce and meats, enjoy lunch, dinner, dessert, or a refreshing drink, listen to live music, support small businesses, and soak in the community atmosphere that made Opening Day such a success.
There’s simply no better place in Bergen County to start your weekend vibes on a Thursday!!!

We can’t wait to celebrate the unofficial start of summer with you tomorrow at the River Vale Farmer’s Market!

05/20/2026

Live music is part of what makes River Vale Farmer's Market the place to be on Thursdays! This week we have Mari Byrd from 3-6pm. Come see for yourself what makes our market a 2025 Bergen Reader's Choice destination!

Mari Byrd:
Affectionately described by her peers as "NJ's Joni Mitchell", Maribyrd is a singer/songwriter,
born and raised in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of Northern NJ. Her live performances
range from intimate and acoustic, to dynamic full bands, and everything in between.

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