Western Lakes & Mountains farmers markets will help you find fresh local foods
183 U.S. Route 1 at the Maine Realty Company
Falmouth, ME 04105
Phone: 207-829-4159
Shoppers here can buy everything from lobsters to homemade soap and aprons as well as traditional offerings such as fresh produce and flowers. And if they get tired, they can relax by getting a chair massage or a hand, face and scalp massage. Operated by the Cumberland Farmers Market Association.
Dates and Hours: Wednesday, noon-4 p.m.; May 23-mid October
Great Falls Farmers and Artisans Market
Great Falls Art Center, Main and Academy streets
Auburn, ME
Phone: 207-513-3844
Dates in 2011:
Fridays, 2-6 p.m., July - October
Fresh produce, natural meats, seafood, cheeses and dairy products as well as showcase breads, local crafts, and live music.
Manchester School, 709 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME 04062
Phone: 207-926-5860
Dates for 2011: Saturdays from 8 a.m. – noon; May 7 through October
This market provides not only the freshest food and locally made items but also fosters a sense of community and good health. Here you can find fresh produce, wool products, hand-made soaps, and baked goods.
Kennedy Park, Pine Street at Bates Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-777-5134
Dates in 2011:
Tuesdays from 2 - 6 p.m.; July through October
Fresh produce, natural meats, seafood, cheeses and dairy products as well as showcase breads, local crafts, and live music.
St. Mary's Farmers Market
Lafayette and Campus streets
Lewiston, ME
Phone: 207-513-3844
Dates in 2011:
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., July-October
Fresh produce, natural meats, seafood, cheeses and dairy products as well as showcase breads, local crafts, and live music.
Auburn Mall Farmers Market
On Turner Street behind the mall
Auburn, ME
Phone: 207-786-2977
Dates in 2011:
Tuesdays, 2 - 6 p.m.; Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;
May - October
The market is open to actual producers and growers of fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, nuts, jams, jellies, baked goods, honey, cider and many other products.
Bethel Farmer's Market
At the Bethel Family Health Center, 32 Railroad Street
Bethel, ME
Dates in 2010:
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, May 29-October 30
Seasonal vegetables, pork, beef and chicken, goat cheese, eggs, flowers, perennials, baked goods.
Bridgton Farmers Market 2012
behind Reny's Store on Depot Street
Bridgton, ME 04009
Phone: 207-452-2772
From spring plants and seeds to fall pumpkins and apples, this market has it all, including pork, lamb, wool, cut flowers, baked goods, goat cheese, jams, jellies, relishes, Maine blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, maple syrup, organic eggs, organic produce, organic seedlings, perennials, herbs, annuals and companion plants. The market is held on an inviting stretch of grass behind Reny's department store with friendly, helpful farmers. Special events happen throughout the season like a chili bake-off and a Market Festival.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 5-November 10
Brunswick Mall between Park Row and Main Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone: 207-666-3116
Brunswick Farmers Market is one of the oldest markets in Maine. Between 10 - 20 vendors sell products that include seasonal veggies and fruits, poultry and meats, cheeses and baked goods, cut flowers, herbs, bedding plants, hanging baskets, prepared foods, and farm-crafted items. Held rain or shine.
Dates and Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; May 1 through Thanksgiving
940 Meadow Road
Casco, ME
Phone: 207-329-4598
All homemade baked good, jams & jellies, fresh eggs, vegetables, herbs, seedlings, perennials, annuals, handmade aromatherapy items, Ruby Moon natural laundry soap and more.
Dates and Hours: Thursdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; May 24-September 20.
Central Maine Medical Center Farmers Market
60 High Street
Lewiston, ME
Phone: 207-513-3844
Dates in 2011:
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., July-October
Fresh produce, natural meats, seafood, cheeses and dairy products as well as showcase breads, local crafts, and live music.
Crystal Springs Farmers' Market
Pleasant Hill Road
Brunswick, ME
Phone: 207-846-4319
Dates for 2011: May to November. Hours: Saturday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Directions: Traveling on Maine Street, go past Bowdoin College towards Parkview Hospital. Just after Parkview Hospital turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road. The Market is one mile on the left. Look for signs.
The Market features a great number of products such as fruits and vegetables in season, artisan breads and cheeses, meats, eggs, plants and flowers, honey and maple products, Maine made crafts and fibers. Information: 207-846-4319.
Cumberland Town Hall Complex, 290 Tuttle Road
Cumberland, ME 04021
Phone: 207-829-4159
Shoppers here can buy everything from lobsters to homemade soap and aprons as well as traditional offerings such as fresh produce and flowers. And if they get tired, they can relax by getting a chair massage or a hand, face and scalp massage.
Dates and Hours: Saturday, 8:30-noon; May 26-mid-October
