LEWISTON — The Lewiston Winter Farmers Market will celebrate all there is to love about Maine, her people and her products with a “Lovin’ Maine Made” theme in honor of Valentine’s Day. The market will be held at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Market goers can enjoy dinner from the popular Winter Market Cafe, music by Jerry Carrier and enter this month’s raffle for a chance to win a basket of market goodies.

The market has become the community’s connection to area farmers, producers and artisans with more than 20 vendors offering in-season fruits and vegetables, pastured meats, milk and dairy products, artisan cheeses and breads, baked goods, seafood, prepared meals, sweets, cut flowers, maple products, fiber arts, hand crafted soaps, herbs and herbal products, pottery, art and more.

The Winter Farmers Market is held every third Thursday, November through April, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St. Market organizers say that they have packed as many vendors into the space as possible so that customers can stock up on items from their favorite farmers, growers and artisans throughout the winter months, adding healthy food choices to their pantry. The winter market also accepts credit, debit and EBT (foodstamp) cards.

For questions or directions, call 513-3848.