After 79 years of serving our community with the freshest Jersey corn, vine-ripened tomatoes, and seasonal flowers, Delancey's Farm Market in Ocean View has announced it will close its doors for good at the end of this summer season.
The beloved farm market, located at 2562 Shore Road (Route 9), shared the bittersweet news in a recent Facebook post that resonated deeply with generations of loyal customers. "It is with a very Heavy Heart, that the 2026 season will be our LAST," the post read, marking the end of an era for Cape May County's agricultural heritage.
For nearly eight decades, Delancey's has been more than just a place to buy produce—it's been a summertime tradition. Families have made annual pilgrimages to pick up fresh eggs, locally grown vegetables, and those unmistakable Jersey tomatoes that taste like summer itself. The market's seasonal operation has become woven into the fabric of our community's warm-weather rituals.
In their announcement, the market's owners expressed gratitude for the "patronage and support for 79 years," acknowledging the generations of customers who have kept this family business thriving through changing times. The Facebook post's comment section quickly filled with heartfelt messages from long-time patrons wishing the owners well in their retirement—a testament to the personal connections forged over decades of service.
The closure of Delancey's Farm Market represents more than the end of a business; it's the loss of a living connection to our region's agricultural roots. As development continues to reshape Cape May County, farm markets like Delancey's serve as reminders of the area's farming heritage and the value of knowing where our food comes from.
For those who want to experience Delancey's one last time, the market will continue operating through the remainder of the 2026 summer season. It's an opportunity to stock up on fresh local produce, support a family business in its final chapter, and perhaps share memories with the people who've been feeding our community since 1947.
As we prepare to say goodbye to this Ocean View landmark, we're reminded that behind every farm stand and market stall are real people who've dedicated their lives to serving their neighbors. To the family behind Delancey's Farm Market: thank you for 79 years of fresh produce, friendly service, and being an irreplaceable part of our community's story.
