Top Ten Reasons to Visit Vermont Farmers Markets

You probably never considered going to a Farmers Market while on vacation. Well, in Vermont, it's a "Must Do". Those "in the know" visit 4 or 5 during there Vermont getaway. Here's why...






1. Soak up the local culture. Eat the food, listen to the music, and visit with the locals.

2. Amazing produce! Local farmers proudly present fresh everything (mostly picked that day). Real Organic produce is easy to find here.

3. Ooooh the cheese! Chat with artisan cheesemakers and sample all the unique choices.

4. Fresh, I mean really fresh, meats (chicken, beef, lamb). And eggs - still warm from the chicken.

5. Meet the artisan bakers. Taste artisan breads & baked goods. Treat yourself to a real Vermont cider donut (not the 99% sugar kind from the store).

6. Liquid Gold. You can't forget the Vermont maple syrup...and the maple sugar, maple butter, maple cream and maple candy.

7. Talk "bean" with a local coffee roaster.

8. Be tempted by all the specialty products - jams, jellies, chutneys, honey, tapenades, pestos,sauces, and pickled anything.

9. Check out the glorious floral bouquets & plants, the candles, colorful yarns just spun, wood crafts, and numerous other irrisistable artisan crafts.

10. You may even meet a painter or photographer displaying a gallery of artwork.

Saturday is the biggest "Market Day". You can easily visit 4 markets in one day! Hey, it's a great way to really explore the Northest Kingdom, enjoy loads of fun, eat great food and take stuff back home. Come and squeeze, sniff, and taste for yourself...bring you cooler, you're going to need it!

Wed - Danville 8-11 am / Newport 9-1 pm
Fri - Hardwick 3-6 pm / Island Pond 12-4 pm
Sat - St. Johnsbury 9-1 pm / Craftsbury 10-1 pm
Newport 9-2 pm / Littleton 9-2 pm
Sun - Cabot 10-2