Farmers markets in Merrimack Valleyregion bring fresh food to your table

Salem Farmer Market 2012

Lake Street Garden Center, 37 Lake Street Salem, NH Phone: 603-339-8424

Vegetables, fruits, flowers andplants, dairy, maple, baked goods, meat, crafts. Live entertainment. Held rain or shine.
Dates and Hours: Sunday, noon-4 p.m., June 17-September 30

Weare Farmers Market

Town Gazebo Weare, NH 03281 Phone: 603-724-6544

Fridays from 3 – 6 p.m.; June through September

Support local farmers! At this market you can purchase fresh fruit and produce, fresh seafood, fresh baked goods, all natural soaps and bath salts, maple syrup, honey, fresh eggs, local beef, jams, jellies, pickles, canned goods, fresh plants, cut flowers, goats’ milk soaps and lotions and so much more.

Amherst Farmers Market

Amherst Village Green Amherst, NH 03031 Phone: 603-672-5355

Thursdays from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.; May through October

This market features the freshest locally grown vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, herbs, artisan breads and baked goods, antibiotic free pork, sausage, eggs, preserves, prepared meals, maple syrup, honey, wine, fish, bedding plants, perennials, hanging baskets, all natural dog treats, soaps, agricultural crafts and specialty products.

Canterbury Community Farmers Market

Elkins Library parking lot, 9 Center Road Canterbury, NH 03224 Phone: 603-783-3321

Wednesdays from 4 – 7 p.m.; June through October

This market strives to create opportunities for direct exchange between farmers and consumers, advancing the consumer's knowledge of local agriculture and products, and providing farmers with a better understanding of consumer needs. Here you’ll find fresh local fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheese, milk, maple products, potted plants, meats, seafood, jams, jellies, cut flowers, herbs, crafts and more.

Concord Farmers Market

Capitol Street Concord, NH

Fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, homemade soaps, jams, wine, honey, fresh cut flowers, maple and meat. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: June-October; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon
Information: 603-224-8862.

Contoocook Farmers Market

868 Main Street Contoocook, NH 03229 Phone: 603-746-3018

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – noon; June through October

Offering organic produce and fruit, local meats, eggs, soaps, baked goods, flowers, plants and much more, this market will feature entertainment most weeks.

Deerfield Farmers Market 2012

8 Raymond Road (t routes 43 and 107 (Deerfield Town Office parking lot) Deerfield, NH 03037

Dates in 2011:
Fridays,3 – 7 p.m.; mid June through September

The Deerfield Farmer's Market has become an institution in its own right. Here you’ll find fresh vegetables, jams and jellies, bread and baked goods, pickles, eggs, beef and turkey, herbal products, woodcrafts, maple syrup, sewn crafts, wool and yarn, fresh flowers and a few surprises too. Email at dfm03037@yahoo.com.
Dates and Hours: Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m., June 15-September 21

Derry Farmers Market 2012

Town Hall Outdoor Lot, 14 Manning Street Derry, NH 03038 Phone: 603-845-5407

Produce, baked goods, honey, coffee, locally raised beef, jewelry, and more.
Dates and Hours Wednesday, 3-7 p.m.; June 20-September 26

Downtown Manchester Farmers Market

Next to Victory Park, 119 Concord Street 03103 Manchester, NH 03103 Phone: 603-205-1684

Dates in 2011:
Thursdays, 3-6:30 p.m.; June 16-October 20

More than 25 vendors bring the best New Hampshire produce, meat, cut flowers, baked goods, specialty foods, certified organic products, and other unique products to the heart of Manchester. Weekly family activities include cooking demonstrations, music, farm animals and other entertainment.

Farmers Market Association of Nashua

St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street Nashua, NH

Fruits, vegetables, bread, syrup and soap.
Season and hours: July 10-October 16; Tuesdays, 2-6 p.m.
Information: 603-878-3437 or e-mail nashuafr@netway.com.

Main Street Bridge Farmers Market

53-75 Main Street Nashua, NH

Fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, goats milk soap, candles, apples, fruit wines and breads. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: May-October; Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Information: 603-883-5700 or visit www.NashuaDowntown.com.

Merrimack Farmers Market

515 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack, NH

Dates in 2011:
Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; June 1-September 28

Vegetables, fruits, eggs, meats, cheese, baked goods, preserves and more. Contact: merrimackfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

New Boston Farmers Market

Town Common at the Gazebo, Route 13 New Boston, NH

Produce, fruit, eggs, bread, cakes, cookies, jams, granola, grain bars, handspun wool, hand knit items, cider, herbal body products, lamb, beef and pork. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: July-October; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon.
Information: 603-487-3577 or visit www.newbostonfarmersmarket.org.

Nottingham Farmers Market

Blaisdell Memorial Library. 129 Stage Road Nottingham, NH

Fresh fruits, vegetables in season, flowers, plants, honey, maple syrup and baked goods. Opening day celebration and Fall Harvest Celebration. Rain or shine unless torrential downpours.
Season and hours: June 8-October; Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Information: 603- 679-8484 or e-mail blaisdellml@comcast.net.

Pelham Farmers Market

St. Patrick Parish, 12 Main Street Pelham, NH

Vegetables, fruits, flowers, potted plants, herbs, syrup, sculpture, handmade items, baked goods, jams, jellies, meats, eggs and dairy. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: July-September; Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m.
Information: 603-978-500-0023 or e-mail sarkpat@yahoo.com.