Sometimes bucking tradition results in some pretty satisfying - and tasty - rewards. Take farmers markets. Traditionally, farmers markets are open from spring through fall, taking a break during the coldest months of the year and leaving us to find our fresh fruits, veggies, and baked goods elsewhere. This farmers market in Bristol, Rhode Island, however, has chartered a new path, welcoming vendors and shoppers year-round.

Start a new Saturday morning tradition, if you haven't already, with a visit to the year-round Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol.

Held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the only thing that changes with the seasons is where you'll explore vendor booths. The barn hosts the farmers market in the winter, so you can stay cozy while you shop.

During the warmer months, the farmers market moves outdoors, where you can soak up the sun and enjoy live entertainment on select weekends.

Vendors at this year-round farmers market in Bristol, Rhode Island are updated each season. Some are permanent while others are rotating.

Earmark enough time to explore the many vendors, which may include 7 Kings Market and Navad Bakery, that sell everything from fresh fruits to homemade bread.

You'll find an eclectic selection of other goods too, including handmade jewelry, photographs, candles, and organic pet food and treats.

Summertime promises several unique opportunities, including yoga with Bristol Yoga Studio from June through August, and visits from the URI Master Gardeners on the third Saturday of the month from May through September.

Stocking up at the farmers market is just the beginning of your adventure at the 127-acre farm that's been designed for exploring. Meader along the farm's picturesque paths, where you'll be treated to such natural beauty as gardens and ponds.

Make some furry new friends, too, by visiting with the resident donkeys, goats, and cows. You might even meet a few chickens.

Find more information, including a list of current vendors, on the official website of Mount Hope Farm. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this year-round farmers market in Bristol, Rhode Island. Then take a peek at why Bristol is the most unassuming getaway in Rhode Island. A getaway means finding a unique place to stay, and you'll find a ton of them on Vrbo.

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