DOVER—
The outdoor farmers’ market season continues to pick up pace with the opening of the Durham, Hampton and Dover markets on June 7, 8 and 9, respectively. Markets are held rain or shine every week through mid-October. New locations in Durham and Dover, along with several new farms joining the mix, make this a banner year.
“All local, all the time” is how organizers describe these markets. The farmers, fishermen, foodies and artisans there grow, raise, catch and make literally everything you’ll see. And they all come from Rockingham, Strafford or York counties.
The season kicks off with an abundance of bedding plants, veggie transplants, hanging flower baskets, salad greens and herbs. Early birds in June also may catch asparagus, peas, radishes and even strawberries.
More than a dozen farms will bring a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables to market this summer, including berries, sweet corn, tomatoes and melons. Local honey and maple syrup will also be available at some markets, along with eggs, goat’s milk cheese, yogurt and fudge, fresh-pressed and hard cider, and wine.
An impressive range of meats is available at markets this year, including naturally raised pork, chicken, turkey, duck, goat, beef and veal. And if you don’t feel like cooking, take advantage of the homemade soups, wraps, salads, pies, baked goods and meals to go. Pick up a bouquet of flowers at market, and turn your weeknight dinner into an occasion to savor!
Throughout the season, Farmers’ Markets will also feature surprise guest vendors, community groups and special activities.
Keep up with what’s in season—and what’s at market—by subscribing to the market’s weekly e-newsletter. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter, or get directions and access vendor lists online at www.SeacoastGrowers.org. Better yet, visit in person!
The Durham Farmers’ Market moves this year to the parking lot of Durham Marketplace at the Mill Road Plaza, 7 Mill Road. The market will continue its traditional day and time: Mondays from 2:15 to 5:30 p.m. This year, it will be held in conjunction with Durham’s “Main Street Mondays” program.
Hampton’s Farmers’ Market opens Tuesday, June 8. A dozen new and returning vendors will set up every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. in their traditional spot at the Sacred Heart Church School parking lot, 289 Lafayette Road/Route 1.
Dover’s Farmers’ Market opens Wednesday, June 9, in a new location: 550 Central Ave., in the parking lot of the Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. The Dover Farmers’ Market will again take place from 2:15 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday.
Photo caption: Farmers’ Markets in Dover, Durham, and Hampton open the week of June 7. (Courtesy photo)
The outdoor farmers’ market season continues to pick up pace with the opening of the Durham, Hampton and Dover markets on June 7, 8 and 9, respectively. Markets are held rain or shine every week through mid-October. New locations in Durham and Dover, along with several new farms joining the mix, make this a banner year.
“All local, all the time” is how organizers describe these markets. The farmers, fishermen, foodies and artisans there grow, raise, catch and make literally everything you’ll see. And they all come from Rockingham, Strafford or York counties.
The season kicks off with an abundance of bedding plants, veggie transplants, hanging flower baskets, salad greens and herbs. Early birds in June also may catch asparagus, peas, radishes and even strawberries.
More than a dozen farms will bring a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables to market this summer, including berries, sweet corn, tomatoes and melons. Local honey and maple syrup will also be available at some markets, along with eggs, goat’s milk cheese, yogurt and fudge, fresh-pressed and hard cider, and wine.
An impressive range of meats is available at markets this year, including naturally raised pork, chicken, turkey, duck, goat, beef and veal. And if you don’t feel like cooking, take advantage of the homemade soups, wraps, salads, pies, baked goods and meals to go. Pick up a bouquet of flowers at market, and turn your weeknight dinner into an occasion to savor!
Throughout the season, Farmers’ Markets will also feature surprise guest vendors, community groups and special activities.
Keep up with what’s in season—and what’s at market—by subscribing to the market’s weekly e-newsletter. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter, or get directions and access vendor lists online at www.SeacoastGrowers.org. Better yet, visit in person!
The Durham Farmers’ Market moves this year to the parking lot of Durham Marketplace at the Mill Road Plaza, 7 Mill Road. The market will continue its traditional day and time: Mondays from 2:15 to 5:30 p.m. This year, it will be held in conjunction with Durham’s “Main Street Mondays” program.
Hampton’s Farmers’ Market opens Tuesday, June 8. A dozen new and returning vendors will set up every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. in their traditional spot at the Sacred Heart Church School parking lot, 289 Lafayette Road/Route 1.
Dover’s Farmers’ Market opens Wednesday, June 9, in a new location: 550 Central Ave., in the parking lot of the Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. The Dover Farmers’ Market will again take place from 2:15 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday.
Photo caption: Farmers’ Markets in Dover, Durham, and Hampton open the week of June 7. (Courtesy photo)
