South Jersey's cold winter weather continued into spring and, because of this, many farmers say that they're at least one to three weeks behind on their crops. Southern states such as Florida and Georgia are finishing out their growing seasons at their normal times, but northern states such as New York and Pennsylvania are getting an even later start than South Jersey due to even harsher conditions.

Merchantville's "Market Off Centre" will host their annual Chili Cook-Off during the farmers market on 10/21/17.  They have had good turnouts in past years and are looking for the best local chili recipes and competitors! Let us know if you want to join in the fun. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let them know.

The Merchantville's Farmers Market will kick off its fifth season in June. This community market supports and promotes local farmers, growers and producers of agricultural products and features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, and packaged foods, weekly entertainment, arts and educational programs, and fun activities for everyone. Please visit our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marketoffcentre/?ref=settings page join us in helping to promote this market season.

Mark it on your calendars! Saturday, September 9 from 10AM-1PM at the Merchantville Farmers Market, Safe Kids of Southern New Jersey will be performing Car Seat Inspections for Merchantville Residents. Come out and have your car seats inspected by certified Car Seat technicians. I Look forward to seeing you all there!

ONE MONTH ONLY! Early registration special for Merchantville's "Market Off Centre". As little as $10 per market. Send details on your handmade, homemade, and/or local products or services and you could be approved for the 2017 season. Offer ends February 28. Call (856) 816-2478 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Our 2015 "Market OFF Centre" is OPEN for BUSINESS today, June 13th, and every Saturday trough October 31st. Three local farms and lots of vendors will be joining us this season to serve you including: JM Ferrucci Nursery LLC, Paradise Farms, Taylor's River Side Farm, Ginkgo Girls, Groovy Bones, August Inspiration Creations, Avallone Tomatoes, Duckies Candles, Tub Time Teas & Scrubs, Fleurs de Lee, Evalilee Jewelry, McFarlan's Market, Wine Arts & More, Lori's Little Lovelies, In My Grandmother's Kitchen, Paver Pals, Puppies on Wheels LLC, The Wood Spoon, Night Owl Soap Company, Mystisk, Laughing Earth Chalk, How Cute Designs, Balic Winery, Yours Exclusively Desserts, Crazy Steve's Pickles and Salsa, Ziegfield Florist, Chain III, Everything Krochet & Kraft, GMO Free NJ, Horticultural Society of South Jersey, Backyard Chickens, Sugar Scrubs, Lisa Marks Designs ...and much more!

Enjoy musical entertainment while you shop courtesy of these bands and singers: The Merchant Villains, Laura Dishong,Tom Guggino, Mat Eiland, Marco Dolente, Corner Stone Ensemble, John Rossi and Jesse Molina. Weekly fun kicks off today with "Bicycle Day" and includes: Fathers Day on 6/20, Health Day on 6/27, Seedling/Plant exchange on 7/4, Open Drum Circle on 7/11, Food Pantry Donation on 7/18, Adopt a Pet on 7/25, Family Dance Party/Dance performance on 8/1, "Meet an Animal" on 8/1, Karate Demonstration on 8/22, Decoutique on 8/29, Pie Baking Contest on 9/5, Yoga Demonstration on 9/12, Ghost Tour on 9/19, Sidewalk Muriel on 9/26, Safety Day on 10/3, Open Drum Circle on 10/10, Chilli Cook Out on 10/17, Recycle Event on 10/24 and Halloween on 10/31.