Insider’s Guide to Seacoast Farmers Markets!
Here on the Seacoast of southern New Hampshire and Maine, we sure do love our farmers markets! We’re fortunate to have a variety of options to shop for local produce and artisan goods throughout the year, thanks to our AMAZING farmers, growers, purveyors, and market organizers, which include Seacoast Eat Local, Seacoast Growers Association.
Outdoor farmers markets on the Seacoast are typically held from May through October—and during the off-season, we take the fun indoors to the Maine Winter Market and New Hampshire Winter Markets!
Take a peek below at some fabulous Seacoast farmers markets and what we love about them! YAY!
Seacoast New Hampshire Farmers Markets
Portsmouth Farmers Market (updated 2020 information)!
Walking distance from downtown Portsmouth and conveniently located across the street from the South Mill Pond playground, the Portsmouth Farmers Market is blooming with flower arrangements and excitement. You’ll find a bountiful variety of fresh, organic produce, cheese and meats, as well as the best egg and sausage sandwich you’ll ever have from Kellie Brook Farm.
The market also offers handmade jewelry, live music, and a variety of beautiful artisanal goods. It’s the perfect spot to buy seedlings in the springtime for your garden, and your weekly produce in the summer and fall.
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LOCATION: City Hall Parking Lot, 1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
OPEN: Saturdays, 8am-1pm | May 5 – November 3.
PARKING: Free parking lot, located behind City Hall
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: No
LIVE MUSIC: Yes
Dover Farmers Market (Updated 2020 information)!
Located just outside of the downtown area, at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot, the Dover Farmers’ Market is bursting with a variety of local goods—from baked goods and maple products, to flowers and fresh produce!
The market is conveniently situated close to the Dover Natural Marketplace, where you can pick up additional healthy goodies post-grocery roundup!
As of 2019, Dover added a second farmers market to its weekly schedule! You can now shop local produce at the Henry Law Park on Sundays from 10am-2pm!
Dover Chamber of Commerce Market
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LOCATION: Dover Chamber of Commerce, 550 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
OPEN: Wednesdays, 2:15-6pm | June 6 – October 3
PARKING: Free street parking available
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: No
LIVE MUSIC: No
Henry Law Park Market
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LOCATION: Henry Law Park, Dover, NH 03820
OPEN: Sundays, 10am-2pm | May 5 – October 13
PARKING: Metered on-street parking
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: No
LIVE MUSIC: Yes
Exeter Farmers Market (Updated 2020 information)!
In the heart of downtown Exeter, tucked along the grassy banks of the Swasey Parkway, you’ll find the Exeter Farmers Market every Thursday (from May through October, that is!).
One of the larger farmers markets in the Seacoast area, you can discover more than produce here. In addition to organic vegetables, fruits, and beautiful flower arrangements, the Exeter Farmers Market offers a variety of lunch options, baked goods, and local meats and cheeses.
The Playful Garden Camp—a program that encourages nature-based play for all ages— takes place in the green area next to the market. A fun way to enjoy a summer Thursday afternoon if you ask us!
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LOCATION: Swazey Parkway, downtown Exeter, adjacent to Water Street
OPEN: Thursdays, 2:15-6pm | May 3 – October 25
PARKING: Free on-street parking, and a large lot behind the market
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: No
LIVE MUSIC: No
Durham Farmers Market (Updated 2020 information)!
Conveniently located just steps away from the UNH campus, the Durham Farmers Market is a one-stop-shop for produce, maple products, and homemade hot sauce! What more do you need?? With over 65 vendors, Durham’s market is robust with a variety of products. It’s been a staple in town since 1999, nourishing our Seacoast community for over 20 years!
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LOCATION: Churchill Rink lot in Jackson Landing Park, 10 Old Piscataqua Road
OPEN: Mondays, 2:15-6pm | June 4 – October 1
PARKING: Free parking lot adjacent to the market
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: No
LIVE MUSIC: No
Southern Maine Farmers Markets
Kittery Community Market (Updated 2020 information)!
It may be a small market, but it sure is a mighty one! The Kittery Community Market takes place in Kittery’s Post Office Square on Sundays during the summer and fall months. Conveniently located right next to Tributary Brewing Company and Blue Mermaid (Hellloooo Sunday Bluegrass Brunch!), this market is a fun addition to a sunny weekend!
When visiting, you’ll find the expected organic produce—we ADORE everything from Bumbleroot Farm, and amazing homemade skin and hair products can be found at He Be G-Bees! Plus, local cheeses, and beautiful flower arrangements. There’s also a great rotating cast of Seacoast musicians there each week to serenade you through you market trip.
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LOCATION: 10 Shapleigh Road, Kittery, ME
OPEN: Sundays, 10am-2pm | June 3 – October 7
PARKING: Free parking lot at the market
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: No
LIVE MUSIC: Yes
York Farmers Market (Updated 2020 information)!
Welllll, if Stonewall Kitchen is located essentially in the same parking lot as the York Farmers Market, you kind of have to visit both…right?? Fresh veggies followed by coffee, muffins, and some yummy little jam samples seem like the perfect summertime combination to us. Anyone agree??
The York Farmers Market is one of the Seacoast’s larger markets, offering a variety of products from fresh produce and locally baked goods, to handmade jewelry! This market takes place in a shaded area on Saturday mornings from May to October. In the winter months, vendors head indoors to the winter farmers market that’s held inside the York Chamber of Commerce!
Fun Fact: Stonewall Kitchen actually started selling it’s beloved jam products at the Portsmouth Farmers Market in 1991. Talk about full circle!
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LOCATION: Lot behind Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center, at the intersection of Route 1 and Exit 7 off I-95, 1 Stonewall Lane
OPEN: Saturdays, 9am-1pm | May 26 – October 6
PARKING: Free parking lot adjacent to the market
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: Restrooms located inside the Chamber of Commerce
LIVE MUSIC: No
Kennebunk Farmers Market (Updated 2020 Information)!
Tucked right behind Main Street, the Kennebunk Farmers Market is a sweet addition to a weekend stroll through charming downtown Kennebunk, Maine. Sprinkled with local vendors (many of whom are Maine-based farmers and purveyors), this market is small (but definitely worth a visit) as it offers all of the farmers market essentials!
After enjoying the market, how about a tasty pastry and morning cup of joe at Boulangerie, A Proper Bakery?? We love it there! If you have time, definitely take in a few strings of bowling at Garden Street Bowl!
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LOCATION: 3 Wells Court, Kennebunk, ME
OPEN: Saturdays, 8am-1pm | May 4 – November 23
PARKING: Free parking available in the town parking lot
PUBLIC RESTROOMS: Porta Potty. After 12pm, the bowling alley is open
LIVE MUSIC: No