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August · Rhode Island

What's in season at Rhode Island farmers markets in August

Peak market month. Tomato + corn + peach trinity at every stand. Backed by USDA data on 40 Rhode Island markets and the typical growing patterns for midwest & northeast.

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Rhode Island signature this month

Quahogs + littlenecks

RI shellfish — sold at coastal markets fresh.

Sweet corn

RI sweet corn is a regional summer staple.

Peak this August

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Quahogs + littlenecks Sweet corn tomatoes peaches blueberries peppers eggplant cucumbers melons basil

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

raspberries blackberries plums green beans cabbage first apples shell beans

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

cherries snap peas

← Last month

July in Rhode Island

Was peak: blueberries, cherries, sweet corn, cucumbers…

Next month →

September in Rhode Island

Coming into peak: apples, tomatoes, pears, peppers…

Where to shop in Rhode Island

Top Rhode Island farmers markets

Westerly Land Trust Farmers Market

Westerly · 02891
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Aquidneck Growers Market - Wednesday

Newport · 02840
5.0 (25)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Broad St. Farmers Market

Providence · 02907
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Central Falls Farmers Market

Central Falls · 02863
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Scituate Rotary Farmers Market

North Scituate · 02857
4.9 (25)
Organic WIC

West Warwick Farmers Market

West Warwick · 02893
4.8 (4)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Hope Street Farmers Market

Providence · 02906
4.7 (449)
Organic WIC

Brown University Farmers Market

Providence · 02906
4.7 (229)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC
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Seasonal data is generalized to midwest & northeast. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.