Get outside and smell the flowers… or check out the beautiful vegetables and fruits at your local farmers markets. Here is our guide to the best markets to visit this summer and ways to use the produce you buy!
Check back often as this Guide is regularly updated! (Last Update: 7.3.2024)
LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS IN GREATER DERRY
SALEM
Salem Farmers Market open on Sundays, 10AM - 2PM year-round and dates back to 1634. Local vendors include Abbot Hill Creamery, Brookford Farm, KRM Chocolates and Slippery Soap Company.
Peter’s Farm is open 8AM - 6PM Monday - Saturday and 8AM - 5PM Sunday and has a variety of produce. They feature different veggies and fruits each week such as green beans, tomatoes and corn.
DERRY
Derry Homegrown Farm & Artisan Market is open 3 – 7PM on Wednesdays, June through September and has a variety of locally grown produce, meats, eggs, baked goods and handmade goods for table.
J & F Farms is open 10 AM to 6PM Monday - Friday and 10AM to 5PM Saturday and Sunday. Has a variety of produce and meat including pork, beef and tomatoes and they have seasonal events depending on the time of year.
LONDONDERRY
Elwood Orchards is open 8 AM to 6 PM every day and offers a variety of pick your own apples, veggies, corn, peaches, and various fresh treats. They also offer festive fall decorations such as corn stalk, straw and pumpkins!
Sunnycrest Farm is open 9 AM to 6 PM every day and offers pick-your-own apples, strawberries, blueberries and cherries, as well as fresh honey, syrup and milk. They also have a bakery that offers apple donuts and home-made breads.
Mack’s Apples is open 9AM to 6PM Monday - Sunday and pick your own open 10AM to 5PM daily. Produces fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, maple syrup fresh cider and a welcoming atmosphere!
PELHAM
The Pelham Farmers Market is open 4PM to 7PM Mondays and features all natural beauty brand, Kaolin beauty, Doherty Farm, Nallie Pastures and other local vendors.
PLAISTOW
Sweet Hill Farm is open 10AM to 6PM Wednesday - Friday, 10AM to 6PM Saturday, and 10AM to 4PM Sunday. Provides an ever-growing list of seasonally fresh fruit, vegetables and a wide variety of local goods produced in New England.
CANDIA
Candia Farmers Market is open 9AM to 12PM every 3rd Saturday June – October 2024. Supplies fresh quality produce, farm products, and crafts. Bringing together families, neighbors, visitors and local food producers to create a sense of community and social gathering!
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