Jan. 1 to Dec. 31
Tuesday: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Thursday: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Seasonal Hours
Public Market
About This Market
The City of Rochester Public Market has served the community at its 280 North Union Street site since 1905! The Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, year-round.
The City of Rochester Public Market has served the community at its 280 North Union Street site since 1905!
The Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, year-round (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Days, or Independence Days that fall on Market days). Saturdays offer the most vendors, followed by Thursdays and Tuesdays. Market hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. (SNAP Token Center hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Saturdays: 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. (SNAP Token Center hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Market vendors offer local produce, produce from around the country and world, meats and seafood; eggs and dairy products, baked goods, ethnic delicacies, prepared and packaged foods, specialty items, general merchandise, and more in three covered outdoor vendor sheds and also a fully indoor shed.
In addition, an array of independent local businesses, cafés, food stands, coffee shops, specialty food purveyors, breweries, retail shops, and more, can be found on the market grounds and in the surrounding Market District.
Interesting Facts
The market has been operating at the same location since 1905. It offers a Market Token Program for SNAP benefit recipients, providing access to fresh food for those in need. The market also hosts over 40 free-admission special events every year, adding to its variety and community appeal.