Although the market is open to the public Monday through Saturday every week from 6:00am to 6:00pm, Saturdays and to a lesser extent Fridays remain the busiest market days. Nevertheless one can purchase fresh supplies of most fruits and vegetables at very reasonable prices on any given day. In recent times however, Friday evening market has grown in popularity as farmers and vendors assemble from about 3:00 pm in an attempt to secure the premiere vending spots outlining the River Bank, Bayfront and Hanover Street. Even Thursday evenings are beginning to take on a similar pattern as farmers and vendors from miles away prepare for the Friday market.

The New Roseau Market (NRM) was established by an act of parliament (The New Roseau Market Act) in 1971. It replaced the Old Dawbiny Market in downtown Roseau as the premier retail outlet for the sale of fresh produce in the city.