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Check out your local farmers' markets
Check out these Farmers’ Markets in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo county for some fresh Maine treats:
The Belfast Farmers’ Market in Waldo County has a diverse market. Products include produce, goat cheese from pasteurized milk, fruits, berries, meats, poultry, baked goods, chutney, preserves, condiments, eggs, plants, soap, hand made items and more. The market takes place at the municipal parking lot in Belfast on Friday and Saturday and on Tuesday at Reny’s Plaza parking lot at the junction of Routes 1 and 3. The market is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For information, call Roy Antaki at 207-342-2095 or visit www.belfastfarmersmarket.org.
The Belfast Winter Farmers’ Market in Waldo County has products including farm fresh lamb, beef, chicken, rabbit, goat cheese and goats milk fudge, maple syrup, chutney and preserves, root crops, baked goods and hand-crafted natural soaps. It takes place at the Greenhouse at Belfast Agway, Route 1. It’s open on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For information, call Roy Antaki at 207-342-2095 or visit www.belfastfarmersmarket.org.
The Boothbay Farmers’ Market in Lincoln County is small, but has all the right elements for great shopping. The location is perfect and the vendor mix is great. It takes place at the high school parking lot and is open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon. For information, call Jan Goranson at 207-737-8834.
The Camden Farmers’ Market in Knox County features a superb selection of local farm products. It is located on Colcord Street across from Tibbets Industries and is open Wednesday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., mid June-September and Saturday 9 a.m. - noon, mid may - end October. Call Ellis Percy at 207-549-7070 for information or visit www.appletoncreamery.com/CamdenFarmMkt
The Damariscotta Area Farmers’ Market in Lincoln County has 21 vendors with a full array of locally grown and produced food and crafts including a full range of produce, local meats, goat cheese, baked goods, maple syrup and prepared ethnic foods. It also has fiber products, cut flowers, bedding plants and more. The market takes place at the Assembly of God Church, Corner of Business Route 1 and Belvedere Road and is open Friday 9 a.m. - noon, from May 18, to the end of October. Call Jan Goranson or Terry Johnston at 207-549-5112 for details.
The Islesboro Cooperative Farmers’ Market in Waldo County has farmers who are committed to demonstrating the importance of farming in Maine through presentation of nutritious, delicious fresh farm products including vegetables, milk, butter, eggs and more. The market is located on the grounds of the Island Lodge #89 on Main Road and is open Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. For information, call Ed and Molly Hamel at 207-722-3303.
The Rockland Farmers’ Market in Knox County has local farmers, growers and producers who offer a variety of high quality foods, plants, crafts, and value added products. There are weekly drawings and special events all season. The market takes place at the Public Landing, Downtown Rockland on the Waterfront and is open Thursday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call Stacey Rossiter at 207-785-3810 for more information.
The Unity Market Day-Farmers’ Market in Waldo County offers a combination farmers’ market and community bazaar, featuring seasonal farm produce, baked goods, prepared foods, seedlings, plants, agricultural, livestock & food prep demos. Free children’s activities, live entertainment, community events. It is open Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and is held at Unity Community Center, Route 139, School St., Unity. Call Tess Woods at 207-948-9005 for information.
Information collected from Get Real. Get Maine.