Locally Produced Agricultural Products at Farmers’ Markets in the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine
July 21st, 2011 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
Inviting crystal, clear water on Kennebunk Pond in Lyman, Maine
There are so many fun things to do in the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine from spending time on the lake, to visiting York Animal Kingdom, watching a performance at Hackmatack Theatre, listening to a concert at the Cornish Bandstand, attending an event at the Nasson Community Center or hiking a trail through the Waterboro Barrens.
Summer at your lakefront retreat in the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine is enhanced by meals made from local produce. And if you don’t have the time or space to grow your own, you’ll find farmers’ markets in many of our small towns and villages, as well as cities.
At each farmers’ market a variety of vendors offer quality fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, baked good, eggs, meats, fresh and dried herbs, soaps, cheese, yarn, maple syrup, plants and more. You can chat with the local farmers, meet your neighbors and contribute to the economic vitality of the town.
Below is a list of the local markets:
Kennebunk: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. , May-October, Grove Street parking lot, next to Village Pharmacy. FMI: www.kennebunkfarmersmarket.org.
North Berwick: Fridays, 3-6 p.m., opens in mid-June, Millfield off of Route 9.
Saco: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon, mid-May-October, Saco Valley Shopping Center parking lot, Rtes 5 &1. FMI: www.sacofarmersmarket.com.
Sanford: Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon, May-October, Route 109 next to Sanford Institution for Savings Bank.
Springvale: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, May-October, Rite-Aid parking lot on Springvale Square.
Wells: Wednesdays, 1:30-5:00 p.m. Late May-October, Wells Town Hall parking lot, Rte 109, half mile from Rte 1. FMI: www.wellsfarmersmarket.org.
York: Thursdays & Saturdays, Thurs–11 a.m.-2 p.m., July-September; Saturdays–9 a.m.-1 p.m., June-October, York Chamber Visitor’s Center, Rte 1 and I95, exit 7. FMI: www.gatewaytomaine.org.
Make shopping at your local farmers’ market a weekly ritual and take home healthy, nutritious vegetables, fruit and more.
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