Farmers markets in Seacoast region bring fresh food to your table
Barrington Farmers Market
Intersection of Routes 9 and 25
Barrington, NH
Produce, flowers, plants, fruits, eggs, heirloom poultry, beef jerky, milk and cream. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: May-October; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Information: 603-749-0377.
Dover Chamber of Commerce parking lot, Center and Sixth streets
Dover, NH
Phone: 603-692-4511
Dates in 2011:
Wednesdays, 2:15 – 6 p.m.; June - October
This lively weekly market features everything from baked goods and vegetables to cut flowers and plants. Vendors include 45 Market Street Bakery & Cafe, Meadow's Mirth / Berry Hill, Moriarty's Greenhouse, Shagbark Farm, Ramsbotham's Riverview Farm, Sugarmomma's Maple Farm, Wake Robin Farm.
Dates and Hours: Wednesdays, 2:15-6 p.m.; June 6-October 3
Downtown Rochester Farmers Market
Fosters Daily Democrat parking lot, 90 N Main Street
Rochester, NH
Vegetables, fruits, berries, plants, annuals, perennials, baked goods, eggs, herbs, jams, jellies, canned products, candles, cut flowers, flower and vegetable seeds. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: June-September; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 p.m.
Information: 603-332-9770.
Durham Bike parking lot on Pettee Brook Lane
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: 603-659-5322
Dates in 2011:
Aside from the fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, and plants, this market offers baked goods and guest craft vendors. Vendors may include Applecrest Farm Orchards, Buzz Bomb World Spice Blends, Forty Five Market Street Bakery and Cafe, Moriarty's Greenhouse, Nottingham Orchard, Sugarmomma's Maple Farm and Wake Robin Farm.
Dates and Hours: Mondays, 2:15-5:30 p.m.; June 4-October 1
Swazey Parkway, off Water Street
Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-659-5322
If you’re a fan of baked goods, maple syrup, plants, vegetables, fruits, crafts, prepared foods, wine, and fresh-cut flowers, you’ll love the Exeter farmers’ market. Guest vendors and occasional live music are also part of this weekly event.
Dates and Hours: Thursdays, 2:15 – 6 p.m.; May 3 to October 25, 2012
Front Street Market
Upper Salmon Falls Mills, 1 Front Street
Rollinsford, NH
Phone: 603-275-6729
Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; July through mid-October
Family themed open air market. Local growers will be on hand as well as Sophie of Raven Moon Herbals & Arts with Soy candles & body products, Kelly Greeke with Jada’s Jems, Joann St. Pierre with Fabric Fancies, Peter Caverno of Caverno Studios, Donna-Lee Woods Goat Cheese and Soaps, food by Salmon Falls Restaurant and Fig Tree.
Hampton Falls Town Common
Hampton Falls , NH
Phone: 603-772-6963
Products will include eggs, goat's milk and soap from Jesta Farm, and fruits, produce and bakery products from Applecrest Orchards. Rain or shine.
Dates and Hours: Monday, June-October, 2-6 p.m.
Newfields Farmers Market
Routes 85 and 87
Newfields, NH
Produce, eggs, meat, honey, flowers, educational activities, accepting WIC stamps in an historical agricultural setting.
Season and hours: June-October; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Information: 603-775-7066 or e-mail Peter.Allen@verizon.net.
1 Junkins Avenue, City Hall Parking Lot
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-659-5322
Dates in 2011:
This market is as eclectic and charming as Portsmouth itself; certified organic produce, vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, meat, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, crafts, wine, cheese, teas, maple syrup, honey, soap and personal care products will all be available. Children’s Day and Senior Day will happen throughout the summer, and live music can be heard weekly.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 5-November 3
Pride Plants Market
4 Corners Antiques Store parking lot at Route 202A, Estes Road and Meaderboro Road
Rochester, NH
Berries, fruits, vegetables, plants, annuals, perennials, baked goods, eggs, herbs, jams, jellies, soaps, candles, herbal cream, lotions, cut flowers, flower and vegetable seeds. Rain or shine.
Season and hours: June-September; Fridays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
Information: 603-332-9770.
