Mainers looking for the best prices and the finest selection of produce head not to gigantic grocery stores, but to their local farmer's market. Whether you are looking for pumpkins, apples, or potatoes, these seasonal bazaars are always worth a visit — for the friendly conversation as much as the food. Following is a list of farmer's markets, organized alphabetically by town, that are registered with the Maine Department of Agriculture. For more information inquire locally or visit
www.getrealmaine.com Auburn Mall Farmer's Market, Auburn Mall, Route 4. Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 31. 207-336-2411.
Augusta Farmer's Market, Turnpike Mall, Western Avenue. Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through October 20. 207-549-5112.
European Farmer's Market, Sunnyside Greenhouse (across from the Bangor Auditorium), Buck Street, Bangor. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round. 207-326-4741.
Eden Farmer's Market, YMCA parking lot, Main Street, Bar Harbor. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through end of October. 207-223-2293.
Bath Farmer's Market, Waterfront Park, Commercial Street. Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through October. 207-586-5067.
Belfast Farmer's Market, downtown. Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 11, and Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. through mid-October.
www.belfastfarmersmarket.org Belfast Farmer's Market, at Reny's. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through late October. 207-338-2895.
Bethel Farmer's Market, Bethel Family Health Center, Route 26. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of October. 207-824-2230.
Blue Hill Farmer's Market, Blue Hill Fairgrounds. Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. through Labor Day weekend. 207-359-4487.
Boothbay Farmer's Market, commons on Route 1. Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of August. 207-737-8834.
Brewer Farmer's Market, Brewer Auditorium, Wilson Street. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 31. 207-948-5724.
Bridgton Farmer's Market, Depot Street, near the community center. Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through end of September. 207-452-2772.
Brunswick Farmer's Market, Brunswick Mall, Maine Street. Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through November. 207-829-5386.
www.brunswickfarmersmarket.com Saturday Farmer's Market, Crystal Spring Farm, Pleasant Hill Road, Brunswick. Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through end of October. 207-729-0812.
www.brunswickfarmersmarket.com Bucksport Riverfront Market, at the town dock. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September 24. 207-469-7368.
Sunrise County Farmer's Market, across from the Maine State Tourist Information Bureau on Union Street, Calais. Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through mid-October. 207-454- 7023.
Camden Farmer's Market, Colcord Avenue. Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. through September 21, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through October 29. 207-563- 1076.
www.camdenfarmersmarket.org Cumberland Farmer's Market, Greely High School, Main Street, Cumberland Center. Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon through October 8. 207-865-1327.
Damariscotta Area Farmer's Market, Assembly of God Church, corner of Business Route 1 and Belvedere Road. Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon through August 29, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of October. 207-549-5112.
Dexter Farmer's Market, P&L Country Grocery, Route 7. Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of October. 207-277-3191.
Ellsworth Farmer's Market, 245 East Main, in the parking lot of Maine Community Foundation. Mondays and Thursdays from 2 to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through the end of October. 207-667-9212.
Fairfield Farmer's Market, Church of the Nazarene parking lot on Main Street. Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. through October 26, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 29. 207-948-5724.
www.fairfieldfarmersmarket.org Cumberland Farmer's Market, The Shops at Falmouth Village, Route 1, Falmouth. Wednesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. through mid-October. 207-865-1327.
Sandy River Farmer's Market, Better Living Center parking lot, Front Street, Farmington. Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 1. 207-778-3115.
Hallowell Sunday Market, Water Street (Route 201) at the north end of Hallowell next to the Kennebec Rail Trail. Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through early October. 207-622-1350.
Hampden Farmer's Market, Maine Savings, 101 Western Avenue. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through October. 207-862-4075.
Harrison Farmer's Market, Route 35 South. Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. through September 6. 207-674-5903.
Houlton Farmer's Market, Route 1, south of I-95 near McDonald's. Daily, starting around 9 a.m. and running as long as products are available. Through the end of October. 207-794-8306.
Kennebunk Farmer's Market, in the Grove Street parking lot (behind the Route 1 Mobil Station) downtown. Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through late October. 207-646-5926.
www.kennebunkfarmersmarket.org Lewiston Farmer's Market, Kennedy Park, corner of Bates and Pine streets. Mondays from 2 to 6 p.m. through October 31. 207-795-0777.
Gazebo Market, downtown on Main Street, near the gazebo in the park, Livermore Falls. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 1. 207-897-3321.
Milbridge Farmer's Market, center of town. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through October 15. 207-546-2395.
Naples Farmer's Market, Naples Village Green, off Route 302. Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through mid-September. 207-452-2772.
Northeast Harbor Farmer's Market, Huntington Road, across from Kimball Terrace Inn. Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon through August 25. 207-223- 2293.
Norway Farmer's Market, corner of Main and Deering Street. Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. through the end of October. 207-674-5903.
Orono Farmer's Market, Steam Plant parking lot, College Avenue, UMO campus. Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 19, and Tuesdays from 2 to 5:30 p.m. through November 1. 207-257-4103.
www.oronofarmersmarket.org Pittsfield Farmer's Market, Hathorn Park, Hartland Avenue, Route 152. Mondays and Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. through October 31. 207- 487-5056.
www.pittsfieldfarmersmarket.org Portland Farmer's Market, Wednesdays at Monument Square from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays at Deering Oaks Park from 7 a.m. to noon. Both markets are open through the end of October. 207-883-5750.
Portland Public Market, corner of Cumberland Avenue and Preble Street (near Monument Square). Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round. 207-228-2000.
www.portlandmarket.com Presque Isle Farmer's Market, Aroostook Center Mall,
Route 1. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through mid-October. 207-455-8386.
Rockland Farmer's Market, public landing, on the waterfront. Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through mid-October. 207-594-8644.
Saco Farmer's and Artisan's Market, Saco Valley Shopping Center, Spring Street. Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon through October. 207-929-5318.
www.sacofarmersmarket.com Sanford Farmer's Market, Mid-Town Mall. Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon through October. 207-324-0331.
Skowhegan Organic Farmer's Market, Russell Street. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of October. 207-938-3906.
Springvale Farmer's Market, Rite Aid parking lot (Route 109 and 11A). Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through October. 207-324-0331.
Stonington Farmer's Market, Island Community Center. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through late September. 207-326-4741.
Unity Farmer's Market, Unity Community Center, School Street (Route 139). Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November. 207-948-9005.
www.unitymaine.org Winslow Farmer's Market, parking lot of Johnny's Selected Seeds, 955 Benton Avenue. Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. through October 27. 207-861- 3900.
Wells Farmer's Market, Wells Town Hall parking lot on Sanford Road (Route 109), a half-mile from Route 1. Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. through the end of September. 207-646-5926.
www.wellsfarmersmarket.org Westbrook Farmer's Market, Riverbank Park. Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November 1. 207-854-9105.
Winter Harbor Farmer's Market, Mama's Boy parking lot. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon until Labor Day. 207-546-2395.
Winthrop Farmer's Market, municipal parking lot. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of October. 207-375-4486.
The Gateway Farmer's Market, Stonewall Kitchen Factory parking lot, Route 1, York. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 10. 207-363-4422.
