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Southern Rhode Island has a robust agricultural scene, with many small vegetable, aquaculture, and animal farms surrounding Newport. In turn, Newport has a booming restaurant scene with many farm-to-table menus offering creative preparations of the area's plentiful local produce. At Lark Hotels, we aim to help our guests of our boutique Newport hotel get a sense of the place they're visiting, and we think trips to the farm and farmers' markets do just that. Farm stands are also a great place to pick up some fresh snacks for beach picnics or locally-made gifts and mementos. In Newport, the city's farmers' market brings farmers from the surrounding area in weekly, and the farm stand at Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, a short drive from downtown Newport, is open daily for shopping and pick-your-own fruit. Check out these Newport farmers' markets where you can experience local food at its finest.

Our Favorite Newport Farmers' Markets

Newport Farmers' Market | 13 Memorial Blvd, Newport

On Wednesdays throughout the spring, summer and fall, over 25 farmers and vendors set up their tables on Memorial Boulevard with a huge display of local food. Vegetable farmers bring the freshest and ripest Rhode Island-grown tomatoes, berries, and corn throughout the season, while vendors like The Coffee Guy and Tallulah's Tacos serve up prepared food and drinks. Find the Newport farmers' market from 2-6 p.m. every Wednesday.

Sweet Berry Farm | 915 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown | (401) 847-3912

A 15-minute drive from downtown Newport in neighboring Middletown, Sweet Berry Farm has everything you need for an afternoon of local food and fun. This family-run farm has 80 acres of fruit, vegetable, and Christmas tree fields with pick-your-own fruit (berries and apples) available in summer and fall. The farm stand has a market and a café serving a full menu of breakfast and lunch. You can even catch free live music Tuesday evenings in July and August with a themed dinner menu prepared in the café.