The Farmington Farmers’ Market has moved indoors to its winter home at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St.
Farmington’s winter market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday, November through April. St. Joseph Center is located at the corner of Quebec and Middle streets, near the University of Maine at Farmington Fitness & Recreation Center.
For the week of Thanksgiving, the market is set for Wednesday, Nov. 22, to provide fresh local food in time for the holiday feast. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as usual. There will be no market on the Nov. 25, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, according to a news release from market manager Deborah Chadbourne.
For Chester Greenwood Day, on Dec. 2, the farmers’ market will be held in conjunction with the Winter Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St. The Winter Festival will feature freshly made wreaths, gift baskets, a lunch counter for sit-down or take-out meals, and live music.
Some of the farmers’ market vendors will participate in the Holiday Food Hall from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Farmington Community Center, 127 Middle St., hosted by the Greater Franklin Food Council (greaterfranklinfoodcouncil.org).
The farmers’ market will proceed as usual on Saturdays, Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30, weather permitting.
Weather-related cancellations will be announced in the Daily Bulldog and on the Farmington Farmers’ Market Facebook page. Those who wish to receive notifications directly to their inbox can sign up for the Farmington Farmers’ Market mailing list.
For more information, contact Chadbourne at 207-860-0703 or farmingtonmainefarmersmarket@gmail.com.
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