Jason and Andrea Ashe, right, consider their options Sunday at Jillson’s Farm booth at the Lewiston Farmer’s Market. The couple, who bought a pot of flowers for Andrea Ashe’s mother, are loyal shoppers of the market. “Last year we came almost every week,” Jason Ashe said. The summer market, at 2 Oxford St., opened Sunday and will run every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal
As temperatures warm, organizers of farmers markets across central Maine are preparing to reopen for the season or move their markets outdoors.
Many of the markets offer an array of goods, from fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables to naturally raised meats, milk, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, coffee, maple syrup, honey, soaps and salves. And do not forget the seedlings, cut flowers, crafts and other items often for sale.
Many vendors accept credit cards, but it is best to be prepared by also bringing cash and a checkbook.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days:
Mondays
Pittsfield Farmers Market, Hathorn Park on Somerset Avenue, 2-6 p.m., May through October.
Waterford Farmers Market, Waterford Common, Route 35/37, 2-5 p.m., June through September.
Tuesdays
Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park, Mill Park Road, 2-6 p.m., May through October.
Kennedy Park Farmers Market, Kennedy Park, Lewiston, 2-5 p.m., July through September.
Rangeley Farmers Market, Sandy River Plantation, Route 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May through October.
Turner Farmers Market, the former Natural History Club property at 442 Turner Center Road, 4-6:30 p.m., June through late fall.
Wednesdays
Fairfield Farmers Market, Nazarene Church parking lot, 81 Main St., 2-6 p.m., May through October.
Thursdays
The Downtown Waterville Farmers Market, Head of Falls, Front Street, 2-6 p.m., April though Thanksgiving.
Fridays
Farmington Farmers Market, Courthouse, Main Street, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October.
Damariscotta Farmers Market, Round Top Farm, 3 Round Top Road, 9 a.m. to noon, May through October.
Harrison Farmers Market, between Depot Street and Tolman Road, 2-5 p.m., May through September.
Leeds Farmers Market, Route 106, Leeds Center, 3-6 p.m., May through September.
Newport Farmers Market, Route 7, 1-5 p.m., May through October.
Stonington Farmers Market, School Street, 10 a.m. to noon, mid-May through September, rain or shine.
Union Farmers Market, 27 Common Road, 3-6 p.m., May through early October.
Wiscasset Farmers Market, Wiscasset Town Office, 51 Bath Road, 9 a.m. to noon, June through October.
The Downtown Waterville Farmers Market welcomes patrons Thursday at the Bill and Joan Alfond Main Street Commons at 150 Main St. in downtown Waterville. As the weather warms, the Waterville market will move to the Head of Falls parking lot along the Kennebec River. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel
Saturdays
Bethel Farmers Market, 1 Parkway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through mid-October.
Bridgton Farmers Market, 166 Harrison Road, 8 a.m. to noon, April through October.
Fairfield Farmers Market, Nazarene Church parking lot, 81 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., June through October.
Farmington Farmers Market, Courthouse, Main Street, 9 a.m. to noon, May through October, also open Fridays.
Hallowell Farmers Market, Stevens School Property parking lot, 9 a.m. to noon, May to October.
Phillips Farmers Market and Fair, American Legion Post No. 64, 15 Depot St., 9 to 11 a.m., May to September.
Skowhegan Farmers Market, Somerset Grist Mill on Court Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October, and 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Unity Farmers Market, School Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May to Thanksgiving.
Wayne Farmers Market, on the green next to Mill Pond, 9 a.m. to noon, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Wilton Summer Farmers Market, 430 Main St., in McGillicuddy Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October.
Sundays
Belgrade Lakes Market, 137 Main St., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., mid-June to mid-September.
Lewiston Farmers Market, 2 Oxford St., 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through November.
Lisbon Farmers Market, the former Worumbo Mill site at 1 Canal St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June through October.
Sabattus Farmer & Artisan Market, the green next to the town office at 190 Middle Rd., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May through October.
Windsor Farmers Market, 243 Ridge Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., year-round.
For more information, visit mainefarmersmarkets.org.
To have a market added to this list, email happening@centralmaine.com.
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