South Coast farmers markets will help you find fresh local foods

Gateway Summer Farmers Market 2012 Gateway Summer Farmers Market 2012  York ME

Back lot of the Greater York Chamber of Commerce, 1 Stonewall Lane, off Route 1 York, ME 03909 Phone: 207-363-4422

This market is next door to Stonewall Kitchens. It features loads of baked and bake-able goods like organic cookie dough, breads, pastries, and granola, as well as hand-made jewelry, soaps, lotions, and fresh-cut flowers. And of course, lots and lots of produce. Specialty vendors include the Dirty Moose, selling soap and skin care products, and Something Different, with wild Maine blueberry pies – still warm from the oven.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 2 to October 6; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; July 5 to August 30.

Gateway Winter Farmers Market 2011-2012

American Legion, 9 Hannaford Drive York, ME Phone: 207-363-4422

This market is open from early November to the end of March. See listing on this page for Gateway Summer Farmers Market during warm months.
Pick up your usual market foods: fresh veggies, Maine maple syrup, breads, fish, baked goods, jams, granola, fresh eggs and locally raised pork, beef and chicken. We also have some select crafters participating with knitted goods, soaps, wood items and handcrafted jewelry.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon

Gateway Winter Farmers Market 2011-2012

9 Hannaford Drive York, ME Phone: 207-363-4422

This market operates from early November to late March. See listing on this page for Gateway Summer Farmers Market during the warm weather months.
Pick up your usual market foods: fresh veggies, Maine maple syrup, breads, fish, baked goods, jams, granola, fresh eggs and locally raised pork, beef and chicken. We also have some select crafters participating with knitted goods, soaps, wood items and handcrafted jewelry.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.- noon.

Kennebunk Farmers Market 2012 Kennebunk Farmers Market 2012 Kennebunk ME

Grove Street parking lot (behind the Route 1 Mobil Station) Kennebunk, ME 04043 Phone: 207-646-5926

Since 1994 the Kennebunk Farmers' Market has been bringing the best in local agricultural products to downtown Kennebunk. Fresh local produce, flowers, eggs, meats, herbs, artisan cheeses, baked goods, and potted plants make this market a pleasant alternative to a trip to a crowded corporate supermarket.
Dates and Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 5-Novembert 17

Saco Farmers and Artisans Market 2012 Saco Farmers and Artisans Market 2012 Saco ME

Saco Valley Shopping Center parking lot, 4 Scammon Street Saco, ME 04072 Phone: 207-929-5318

The Saco Farmers' and Artisans' Market has been connecting local producers with consumers since 1975. The market spans three seasons: the spring plant season, summer with its vegetables and flowers, and the fall harvest season through the last of October, with glass bottled milk and bakery products for sale through all three seasons.
Dates and Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon; May 5-October

Sanford Farmers Market 2012 Sanford Farmers Market 2012 Sanford ME

Gowen Park Drive and Route 109 Sanford, ME Phone: 207-490-3660

The Sanford Farmers' Market features local vegetables, goat cheeses, goat soap, beef, donuts, plants and seedlings, cut flowers, annual and perennials, jams and jellies. Double your food stamp (EBT) dollars on fresh fruits and vegetables at both markets! Ask us how it works. We accept credit and debit cards.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon; May 5-fall harvest at Central Park on Main Street;
Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. May5-fall harvest at Springvale Rite Aid

Wells Farmers Market 2012 Wells Farmers Market 2012 Wells ME

Wells Town Hall parking lot on Sanford Road (Route 109) Wells, ME 04090 Phone: 207-646-5926

The market continues to flourish with interesting offerings such as hand-crafted cheeses and fresh Maine lobster. The Market also features fresh local fruits and vegetables, organic produce, baked goods, flowers, eggs, meats, fresh and dried herbs, cheese, and potted plants.
Dates and Hours: Wednesdays, 1:30-5 p.m.; May to mid-October