Farmers markets in Vermont bring fresh food to town and traveler
Brandon Farmers Market
Central Park, Pearl and Champlain streets
Brandon, VT 05733
Phone: 802-273-2655
Fridays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; late May to mid-October
Homegrown fresh vegetables, homebaked goods, pure Vermont Maple syrup, handcrafted items including jewelry, crocheted items, handspun yarn, handknit items and more. Information: 802-273-2655
Town Green
Bristol, VT 05753
This market features over 21 vendors with fresh local vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, meats, eggs, cheese, breads, baked goods, honey, pottery, cards, photography, jewelry, and more. Kids can enjoy the playground as you browse the booths. Shop for dinner or buy dinner and stay for the weekly concert which starts around 7.This year's market offers weekly rafle prizes, highlighted vendors, and live music every Saturday.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m-1 p.m.; June 2-late September
Cabot Farmers Market
Common Road
Cabot, VT 05647
Phone: 802-563-2299
Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; May through October
This year the market will offer lettuce, spinach, radish, rhubarb, chives, arugula, petunias, pansies, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs, maple syrup, eggs, raspberry jam, pickled beets, garden seedlings started at the school greenhouse.
Indoor and outdoor locations vary; see below
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: 802-685-4360
For more than 30 years, the Capital City Farmers Market has been bringing local producers and customers from near and far together to create this eclectic community event. Over 40 vendors gather each Saturday to sell locally grown and made products, unique to Vermont and astounding in quality. Live music every week and special events throughout the season make the market a lively gathering place. Fresh vegetables and fruits, quality meats, specialty cheeses, artisan bread, baked goods, ethnic foods, herbs, plants, flowers, arts and crafts, honey and maple syrup…the list goes on and on.
Dates and Hours: The winter (indoor) farmers market is held the first and third Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., December through April, at the Vermont College of Fine Arts gym, 45 College Street (corner of East State Street).
The summer (outdoor market) is held Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; April through October, at the corner of State Street and Elm Street.
Chelsea Farmers Market
North Common
Chelsea, VT
Phone: 802-685-3056
Wednesdays, 3-5:30 p.m.; late May to mid-October
Phone ahead to learn more about the selection of organic food, vegetables, crafts, local specialties and fruits. Accepts WIC.
Zacharys Pizza House on Routes 103 and 11
Chester, VT
Phone: 802-875-2703
Sundays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Memorial Day through Columbus Day
Vendors of produce, meats, eggs, maple products, Vermont-made specialty foods, fresh-baked goods, crafts and more can be found at this market. All items for sale are home-grown and/or handmade locally..
Fair Haven Farmers Market
South End of the Village Green next to monument
Fair Haven, VT
Phone: 518-282-9781
Second Friday of the month, 3-6 p.m.; June to October
Selection of fruits, local specialties, organic food, vegetables and crafts.
Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market
Corner of Mount Tabor Avenue and Route 7 South
Mount Tabor, VT
Dates in 2011: Saturdays and Sundays,
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; early June - October
Vegetables, fruits, eggs, cheese, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and herbs.
Local food vendors and bakers will offer fresh breads, pies, rolls, cookies and other baked goods. Homemade dressings, sauces, jams, jellies, and pickled vegetables can be found. Also, artists and crafts people selling jewelry, clothing, and accessories, wood crafts, paintings, carvings, and pottery, and a wide sampling of flea market merchandise. Entertainment by local musicians and a free children’s activity each day.
Marbleworks by the Falls, 116 Maple Street
Middlebury, VT 05733
Phone: 802-948-2576
This is a smaller market with vendors selling local favorites like apples and organic produce, corn, fresh-cut flowers and even prepared food like samosas.
Dates and Hours: The winter (indoor) farmers market is held every Saturday in November and December and the second and fourth Saturday from January to April, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the American Flatbread at the Marbleworks
The summer (outdoor) farmers markets is held every Saturday, May through October, and every Wednesday, mid-June to mid-October, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. by the Falls at the Marble Works
Northfield Farmers Market
Northfield, VT
Location: On the Common
Time: Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m.
Season: mid-May - mid-October
Contact: Verne Du Clos, 802-728-3602 or e-mail verne@innevi.com
Route 5 South
Norwich, VT 05055
This market offers forth pansies, spring greens, eggs, cheese, meats and poultry, potatoes, carrots, turnips, beets, celeriac, honey, maple syrup, pies, jellies and jams, wool, photography, pottery, beaded and sterling jewelry, hand woven rugs, hand knit scarves, beeswax candles, soaps, herbal personal care items, baskets, hand turned wooden bowls, fresh pasta, breakfast and hot lunch foods.
Dates and Hours:
A winter (indoor) farmers market is held on selected Saturdays, November through April, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Tracy Hall, 300 Main Street.
A summer (outdoor) farmers market is held on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; May through October, at 301 US. Route 5 South.
Orwell Village Farmers Market
Orwell, VT
Location: Route 73 on the Town Green
Time: Fridays, 3-6 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: Andrea Ochs, 802-948-2670 or e-mail anox@shoreham.net
Plainfield Village Farmers Market
Plainfield, VT
Location: Mill Street Park, corner of Mill and Main streets
Time: Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: Christy Aucoin, 802-563-2250 or e-mail christyaucoin@yahoo.com
Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
Phone: 802-468-5805
The market has everything from fresh fruits, veggies, plants, flowers and herbs to local bakers, pies, Vermont maple products and honey, homemade crafts, foods and much more. With an almost European flair, Poultney was the Vermont Farmers Market’s first market. The market has been a staple in Poultney for 36 years.
Dates and Hours: Thursdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 21 – October 5
Randolph Farmers Market
Randolph, VT
Location: Route 66, next to OSSU building
Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
Season: May - October 18
Contact: Art Rollins, 802-728-9123 or e-mail aRoutesplae1@msn.com
Royalton Farmers Market
South Royalton, VT
Location: South Royalton Town Green
Time: Thursdays, 3-6:30 p.m.
Season: May - October
Contact: Bushrod Powers, 802-763-8087 or e-mail bushrod.powers@valley.net
Depot Park 98 Merchant’s Row
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: 802-773-4813
This market's agricultural vendors offer high quality vegetables and fruits in season, eggs, cheese, mushrooms, honey, maple syrup, cut flowers, herbs, annuals, perennials, and more. Bakers provide fresh breads, rolls, cookies, pies and other sweet treats. Food vendors bring a wide variety of specialty foods, sauces, jams, jellies, and pickled vegetables. Local artists and crafts people present their jewelry, wood crafts, paintings and pottery at the market.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m.; May 12-October 27
77 Wales Street
Rutland, VT
Stop by the Winter Farmers’ Market for farm-fresh produce, artisan breads and good eats, local Vermont crafts, and more…all winter long. The market hosts over 45 vendors, selling everything from fresh salad greens in January to locally-grown apples in March.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; November through April
Mad River Green
Waitsfield, VT 05673
Phone: 802-472-8027
Here you can find fresh produce, flowers, seedlings, honey, wool, eggs, meat, cheese and other farm products. In addition you can find crafts made in Vermont, baked goods, and prepared food. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 19-October 20
Washington Farmers Market
Washington, VT
Location: Route 110, Washington Village at the Town Office parking lot
Time: Fridays, 3-6 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: Jim Ryan, 802-883-2269 or e-mail washingtonvtfm@hotmail.com
The Green, Woodstock Village
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: 802-457-9883
Dates in 2011:
Wednesdays, 3 – 6 p.m.; June - October
Shop here for a variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, flowers, prepared foods, crafts, and more are offered for sale. Enjoy a special day in Woodstock, visiting the quaint village shops, have a meal in one of the many restaurants and enjoy a Vermont experience of the farmers' market on the Green. Take home some of the local Vermont bounty.
City Hall Park, 149 College Street (summer) or Memorial Auditorium (winter)
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-310-5172
The Burlington Farmers Market provides a welcoming venue for visitors and local people to shop directly from Vermont farmers and artisans in the city’s historic downtown. This fun and festive experience is offered year-round through two markets, an outdoor market in warmer months and an indoor market during Vermont’s chilly winters. Both treat shoppers to a bounty of fresh, locally grown produce, handmade crafts, sweet and savory treats, and meats and cheeses from Vermont’s lush pastures.
Dates and Hours:
Summer (outdoor)Market is held every Saturday from Mother’s Day weekend in May to end of October, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; City Hall Park (corner of College and St. Paul streets)
Winter (indoor) market is held alternate Saturdays from November to April, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium (corner of Main and South Union streets)
Champlain Islands Farmers Market
Village of South Hero, Town Garage (Route 2)
South Hero, VT
Time: Wednesdays, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Season: June - October 15
Information: Christine Bourque at 802-372-3420 or e-mail harmonyvt@yahoo.com
Champlain Islands Farmers Market
St. Joseph’s Church on Route 2
Grand Isle, VT
Time: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Season: June - October
Information: Christine Bourque at 802-372-3420 or e-mail harmonyvt@yahoo.com
Craftsbury Common Farmers Market
On the Common
Craftsbury, VT
Time: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Season: May - October
Information: Kristen Urie at 802-755-6878
Danville Caledonia Farmers Market
Danville, VT
Location: On the Green in Danville
Time: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: Elizabeth, 802-592-3088
Enosburg Farmers Market
Lincoln Park, Main Street
Enosburg, VT
Time: Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.
Season: June - October
Information: Shelly Cahill at 802-827-6640
Farmers Market on the Westford Green
Westford, VT
Location: Route 128, Westford Common
Time: Fridays, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: Janet Franz, 802-878-7405 or e-mail jfranz@sover.net
Hardwick Farmers Market
Hardwick, VT
Location: Granite Junction between Aubuchon Hardware and Greensboro Garage (Route 15 W)
Time: Fridays, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Season: May - October
Contact: Caitlin Irwin, 802-274-0203 or e-mail caitlinirwin@hotmail.com
Hinesburg Farmers Market
Hinesburg, VT
Location: United Church of Hinesburg, Main Street (Route 116 )
Time: Thursdays, 3:30-7 p.m.
June - September
Contact: Barbara Lyman, 802-482-3904
Island Pond Farmers Market
640 Charleston Road (Route 105), across from the Grace Brethren Church
Island Pond, VT
Time: Fridays, noon-4 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: Kathleen Nelson at 802-723-4046 or visit http://www.ipfarmersmarket.org/
Jericho Mills Riverside Farmers Market
Jericho, VT
Location: Mills Riverside Park, Route 15
Time: Thursdays, 3-6:30 p.m.
Season: June - September
Contact: Sarah Stein, 802-363-6618 or e-mail vt.stein@gmail.com
Milton Grange Farmers Market
Milton, VT
Location: Milton Grange
Time: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: James Ballard, 802-893-7734 or e-mail jamesbmilton@comcast.net
Morrisville Farmers Market
Route 100 at Hannafords
Morrisville, VT
Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Season: May - October
Information: Tim Moore at 802-888-7053
New North End Farmers Market
Burlington, VT
Location: Ethan Allen Park
Time: Thursdays, 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: Mara Welton, 802-316-6073 or visit http://groups.msn.com/noRoutehendfarmersmarkets
Newport Farmers Market
Causeway in Newport between gazebo and Chamber of Commerce information center
Newport, VT
Time: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Season: June - October
Information: Bernadette Huefner, 802-754-9496 or e-mail bhillside2002@yahoo.com
Taylor Park, Main Street
St. Albans, VT 05481
Phone: 802-933-8325
Farm products, arts and crafts, live music and entertainment.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; mid-May-late October
656 Bayley Hazen Road
Peacham, VT
Dates in 2011:
Thursdays, 3- 6 p.m.; May 26-September 29
Locally grown produce, baked goods, Vermont made crafts and goods, jams, jellies, and more. Live music,
children's activities,
produce,
homemade ice cream,
cards,
crafts,
wool and yarns,
flowers,
pies,
cookies,
breads,
organic meats,
fresh eggs.
Richford Farmers Market
Davis Park on River Street
Richford, VT
Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Season: June - September
Information: Sonia Holm at 802-848-3076 or e-mail to cliff.holmes@verizon.net
Richmond Farmers Market
Richmond, VT
Location: Volunteers Green
Time: Fridays, 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Season: June 6-October 17, 2008
Contact: Carol Mader, 802-434-5273 or e-mail cmader@surfglobal.net
Shelburne Farmers Market
Parade Grounds on Church Street
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802-985-2472
Dates in 2011: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; May through October
Fruits, vegetables, flowers, maple syrup, cheeses, jellies and jams, pickles, meats, baked goods, prepared foods, and Vermont-made crafts from over 40 vendors are just a part of this weekly community gathering.
South End Farmers Market
Burlington, VT
Location: 208 Flynn Avenue
Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Season: June - October
Chantal Beliveau, 802-318-6162 or visit outerspacellp@yahoo.com
St. Johnsbury Caledonia Farmers Market
St. Johnsbury, VT
Location: Downtown St. Johnsbury on Pearl Street behind Bank North
Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Season: May - October
Contact: Elizabeth EveRoutes, 802-592-3088
Route 108, Mountain Road, next to Red Barn Shops
Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: 802-472-8027
This market has everything you’d expect from a community market in beautiful Vermont; fresh produce, meats, flowers, herbs, baked good, handmade soaps, lotions and other body products, and locally crafted gifts.
Dates and Hours: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; May 20 through October 14
Westford Farmers' Market on the Green
Route 128 Westford Common
Westford, VT 05494
Phone: 802-849 9053
Dates in 2011:
Fridays from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.; mid-June through mid-October
Here, local vendors display and sell everything from seasonal vegetables and fruits, to wholesome delicious pies, breads, and other baked goods as well as home-made jams and jellies, horseradish, jarred pickles, farm-fresh eggs, honey, home-made soaps, bath salts and even freshly slaughtered poultry. Crafters offer jewelry, baskets, artistic greeting cards and other artwork, quilts, tote bags, and more.
Westmore Farmers Market
Westmore Community Church, Route 5A & Hinton Hill
Westmore, VT
Location: Westmore Community Church, Route 5A & Hinton Hill
Time: Mondays, 1-6 p.m.
Season: June-September 2011
Contact: werehome@wildblue.net
Veggies, baked goods, various craft items, pickled eggs, jams, strawberries, homemade lotions & soaps, jewelry, eggs, maple syrup, farm animals
Route 2 on the Village Green, next to the library
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802-872-7728
This is a friendly marketplace for local farmers, specialty food and wine producers, bakers, artisans and, of course, consumers. Here you can expect to find fresh produce, berries, flowers, maple products, local wine, dairy and more.
Dates and Hours: Wednesday, 4-7 p.m.; June 6-October 10
Winooski Farmers Market
Winooski, VT
Location: In front of the Champlain Mill
Time: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Season: June - October
Contact: Julia Jackson, 802-655-6410 or e-mail julia.e.jackson@gmail.com
Waypoint Center
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
Phone: 802-387-6128
The Farmers’ Market at Bellows Falls is dedicated to giving the community access to delicious, healthy food like certified organic produce, fruits, plants, eggs, pasture-fed beef, homemade wines, canned goods, herbs, pork, desserts, pickles, freshly baked breads, herbal teas, and prepared foods. Arts and crafts are also sold here and live music and entertainment happens occasionally too.
Dates and Hours: Fridays, 4-7 p.m., May 11-October 19
Route 9, past the Creamery Covered Bridge
Brattleboro, VT 05304
Phone: 802-254-8885
The Brattleboro Area Farmers Market has over 50 vendors with agricultural products, crafts, live music, animals and ethnic foods from around the world. Whether you are local or a tourist, you can stop by to get your weekly produce and grab a quick lunch, or come with your family and stay for the day.
Dates and Hours:
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; May 5-October 27 on Route 9 near the covered bridge
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 6-October 24 at Gibson-Aiken Center on Main Street
Dorset Farmers Market
The Green at H.N. Williams Store, 2732 Route 30
Dorset, VT 05251
Phone: 802-558-8511
Dates for 2011:
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; May through October
This is a producer-only market with over 30 vendors selling locally made, premium Vermont Products like fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, bread and baked goods, jams and jellies, candies and sweets, as well as arts and crafts and live music. Yay!
Townshend Farmers Market
Town Common, intersection of Route 30 and 35
Townshend, VT 05353
Phone: 802-869-2141
Dates in 2011:
Thursdays from 3:30 – 6:30; June through October
At this market, the beautiful Townshend Common is transformed into a wonderful local market where farmers and other local folks come to sell products ranging from plants, vegetables, fruits, cider and syrup, to hand made soaps, oils and children's clothing. A variety of folks offer up fabulous foods from their kitchens, and visitors can even partake in a chair massage to release the tensions of a hard day at work or a long day behind the wheel.
Bennington Station, 150 Depot Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Phone: 802-688-7210
As a producer only market, the Walloomsac Market showcases a wide selection of locally grown, fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, farm products, select local crafts and other hand-made goods. Here you can stroll along the river walk, chat with the vendors about their wares, take in the colors and aromas of just-picked vegetables, flowers and freshly baked bread, listen to local musicians, watch local chefs prepare their favorite dishes using seasonal produce, or see artisans demonstrate their craft.
Dates and Hours:
The summer (outdoor) market is held Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; May 5 through October, at the Riverwalk Park on Depot Street.
The winter (indoor) market is held one Saturday a month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; November through April at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 School Street
West River Farmers Market
Londonderry, VT
Location: Intersection of Route 11E and 100N
Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Season: May - October
Contact: Nicole Henry, 802-875-5004 or e-mail wrfmvt@yahoo.com
Wilmington Farmers Market Wilmington
Wilmington, VT
Location: 17 W. Main Street / Route 9W behind the Incurable Romantic
Time: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Season: May - October
Contact: Peg Aeschback at 802-464-9069
