The outdoor farmers markets may have come to a close, but have no fear, the winter markets are here! We are fortunate in Maine to have had a great variety of winter markets come on the scene in the past few years. These weekly gatherings offer everything from winter crops and cold storage veggies to meats, cheeses, artisanal crafts and even music.
Here’s a short list of some local markets in Southern and Coastal Maine. You can also visit MOFGA’s page for updated info on markets in your area (scroll to the bottom for winter market info).
Brunswick Winter Market: every Sat, 9-12:30, Nov thru April
Fort Andross, 14 Maine St. (the giant mill building at the end of Maine Street)
brunswickwintermarket.webs.com and on Facebook: Brunswick Winter Market
Bath Farmers’ Market: 1st & 3rd Sat, 9-noon, Nov thru April
Bath United Church of Christ, 150 Congress St.
www.bathfarmersmarket.com
Midcoast Winter Farmers’ Market: every Sat, 9-12, Nov thru April
Topsham Grange Hall, Pleasant St.
Facebook: Midcoast Winter Farmer’s Market, Contact: Cathy Karonis, 729-1872
West Cumberland Winter Market: every Sat, 9-12, Nov thru Feb
Skillins Greenhouses on Route 100
www.cumberlandfarmersmarket.org
Falmouth Winter Market: every Wed, 10-1, Nov thru Feb
Allen, Sterling and Lothrop on Rt 1 in Falmouth
www.cumberlandfarmersmarket.org
Portland Winter Farmers’ Market: every Sat, 9-1, Jan thru April
Irish Heritage Center, on the corner of State St. and Gray St.
www.portlandmainewintermarket.com
South Portland Winter Farmers’ Market: every Sun, 10-2
Planning Office, on the corner of Ocean St. and Sawyer St.
www.southportland.org and on Facebook: South Portland Farmers’ Market
State of Maine Cheese Farmers’ Market: every Sat, 9-noon
State of Maine Cheese Co., 461 Commercial St. in Rockport
www.cheese-me.com
Belfast Winter Market: every Fri, 9am-1pm, until Christmas (except Fri after Thanksgiving and day before Christmas)
Aubuchon Hardware, 231 Northport Ave/Rte 1, Belfast
www.belfastfarmersmarket.org
Unity Community Market: every 3rd Sat, 10-2, Dec thru April
Unity Community Center, 32 School St (Rt 139)
Contact: Unity Barn Raisers, 948-9005
Biddeford Winter Farmers’ Market: every Sat, 9am -1pm, Feb 12 – April 30
West Point Stevens Mill, Main and Alfred Streets
www.biddefordfarmersmarket.org and on Facebook: Biddeford Farmers Market
