Farmers markets in Lakes region bring fresh food to your table
Farmington Farmers Market
Behind TD Banknorth, corner of Central and Main Streets
Farmington, NH
Seasonal vegetables, plants, homemade goods, pies, jams, jellies, quilts, pillows, hats, doll clothes and pot holders. Hay Day, last Saturday in August, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., town square, town event. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: May-October; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon
Information: 603-859-2551 or visit barrons@worldpath.net.
Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, 206 Central Street
Franklin, NH 03235
Dates in 2011:
Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m.; July 5 -September 20
The Franklin Community Farmers' Market offers fresh, local produce (including organic), fresh naturally raised meats, honey, herbs, sheep and alpaca wool and products, baked goods, crafts and more. Live entertainment, education, community and fun.
Gilford Farmers Market
Patrick’s Pub and Eatery, 18 Weirs Road (Route 11)
Gilford, NH
Dates for 2011: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, early July - September
Vegetables, dairy, honey, maple, flowers, fruit, fish and baked goods. Rain or shine. Information: 603-293-1137 or e-mail carol@berrypatchhollow.com.
Gilmanton Farmers Market
Academy at the Four Corners
Gilmanton, NH
Dates for 2011: Wednesdays, 3 - 6 p.m., July through October
Vegetables, eggs, lamb, cut flowers, wool, maple, honey, fruits, bread and baked goods. Rain or shine.
Information: 603-267-7083 or e-mail meadowviewfarm@metrocast.net.
Laconia Farmers Market
Beacon Street East
Laconia, NH
Vegetables, fruits, baked goods, jams, jellies, flowers, crafts, maple syrup, beef, pork, chicken and organic vegetables. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: June-October; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon
Information: 603-267-6522 or e-mail bpramsay1@aol.com
Meredith Farmers Market
Trinity Episcopal Church, 93 NH Route 25
Meredith, NH
Fresh locally grown meat, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, crafts, maple products and eggs. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: July-August; Thursdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Information: 603-279-9015 or e-mail GMP1@metrocast.net.
New Durham Farmers Market
Depot Road on the lawn next to the post office
New Durham, NH
Plants, flowers, vegetable, fruit, shrubs, ornamentals; fresh flowers arranged and by the stem; relishes, chutneys, condiments, baked goods, maple syrup, locally designed and fired pottery, paintings, garden art and ornaments, handmade wreaths, quilts, soaps, freshly picked fruit in season, vegetable plants, fresh vegetables, herbs, specialty tropical plants. Rain or shine, except in downpours.
Season and hours: Mid-May to mid-October; Fridays, 1-6 p.m.
Information: 603-859-4251 or e-mail davcrord@metrocast.net.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
Main Street, Dustin Park
Pittsfield, NH
Season and hours: June-October; Thursdays, 3-5:30 p.m.
Fresh produce, baked goods, agricultural crafts, organic produce, fruits in season, breads, jams, jellies, soaps, cut flowers, annuals, perennials, herbs and specialty products. Rain or shine.
Information: 603-435-7260 or e-mail Brenda@organic-growers.com.
Sanbornton Historical Society at Lane Tavern, 523 Sanbornton Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269
Phone: 603-286-9995
Dates in 2011:
Fridays, 3-6 p.m.; late June - late September
Market sells agricultural crafts, baked goods, dairy, free range poultry and meat products, eggs, fiber goods and crafts, flowers, fresh fruits and berries, herbs, honey, jams and jellies, potted plants, processed foods, seeds, syrup, vegetables, and wood crafts and products. In addition, small livestock and fowl may be sold and local entertainment makes this market an event for the whole family.
Sandwich Farmers Market
Samuel H. Wentworth Library, 35 Main Street
Sandwich, NH 03227
Phone: 603-284-7163
Saturdays from 9 a.m. – noon; June through October
Here you’ll find organic produce, maple syrup, vegetables, baskets, dog biscuits, fruits and more. You save money and you get to support local New Hampshire Farmers!
Tamworth Farmers Market
30 Tamworth Road
Tamworth, NH 03886
Saturdays from 9 a.m. – noon; mid-June through October
This market will have 15 or more vendors selling milk, yogurt, bread, cookies, bagels, fresh produce, eggs, meat, maple syrup and honey, soaps, wool, yarn, herbs and herbal cosmetics.
The Weir’s Farmers Market at Prescott Farm Audubon
928 White Oaks Road
Laconia, NH
Season and hours: Summer; Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.
Produce, some organic, jams, jellies, honey, flowers, meats, ice cream, body products, herbs and wool. Rain or shine.
Information: 603-366-5695
Tilton Farmers Market
5 Prospect Street
Tilton, NH
Season and hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
Vegetables, fruits, berries, maple and honey. Rain or shine.
Information: 603-286-4007 ext. 222 or visit http://www.tiltonfarmersmarket.org.
Wakefield Marketplace
Route 16 and Wakefield Road, opposite Palmer’s
Wakefield, NH
Season and hours: May 24-October 11; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Local vegetables, fruits in season, baked goods, fudge, plants, pottery, wood, cut flowers, honey, eggs and fiber art. Demonstrations 10-11 a.m. Rain or shine.
Information: 603-473-8762 or visit www.wakefieldmarketplace.homestead.com.
Wolfeboro Farmers Market
Clarke Plaza, Center Street
Wolfeboro, NH
Season and hours: June - September; Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.
Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, cut flowers, plants, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, baked goods, honey and maple syrup. Weekly educational exhibits or workshops. Rain or shine.
Information: 603-569-4760 or visit www.galacommunity.org.