There is nothing like walking through an outdoor farmers market during the height of summer. But have you explored all the indoor markets we have in the state? Visiting farmers markets year round, truly connects us to the season, farmers, and to what we eat. Markets enable us to bring home the freshest vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, and support our farmers. The winter markets often take place in a unique location, from the Burlington Winter market at the UVM Davis Center to Dorset’s market at the JK Adam’s Kitchen Store. There are markets spread across the state. Where is your winter market?
First Things First
Be aware most indoor markets are not open every weekend during the season. So before you go, check the dates. And since the indoor market season takes place between November 1 and May 1, you won’t necessarily need to bring a cooler with ice packs, but keeping a cooler in the car isn’t a bad idea. Many farms offer meat that will need to be kept cold – homemade pork sausages, pork roasts, lamb, and/or poultry. And if you plan to buy any cheese to bring home, you wouldn’t want your car heater to warm it up. Many markets and towns have special events planned year round; be sure to check out the market’s website or social media (linked from their Place Pages) to pick the best weekend for your visit. Or check the DigInVT calendar of events for other special food happenings nearby. If you plan to stay longer, build your own personal trail for the day.
Bennington
Baptist Church, 601 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
C.F. Church Building, 80 Flat St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
UVM Davis Center, 590 Main St.
Burlington, VT 05401
Farmers Market held in the Davis Concourse of the hospital
Davis Concourse, 111 Colchester Ave.
J.K. Adams Kitchen Store and Factory, 1430 Route 30
Dorset, VT 05251
Damon Hall, 1 Quechee Rd
Hartland, VT 05048
VFW, 530 Exchange St
Middlebury, VT 05753
Montpelier City Center, 89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
74 Pleasant St
Morristown, VT 05661
Plumley Armory (Norwich University), 158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663
Tracy Hall, 300 Main St
Norwich, VT 05055
Green Mountain Orchard, 130 West Hill Road
Putney, VT 05346
St. Johnsbury Welcome Center
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
South Hero Congregational Church, 24 South St.
South Hero , VT 05486
Source: Dig in VT Trails