Here are a few nice reasons to visit the Farmers’ Market in Camden.
It’s located behind the Knox Mill, in downtown Camden, every Saturday, 9 – Noon, through October 30, and every Wednesday, 3:30 – 6 pm, through September 29.
You’ll find lots of farmers’ markets all over Maine. Our growing season is short, but our plates are full.
There must be a larger market for fine food than is readily apparent, as even more foodie sources are now available in mid-coast Maine. Just around the corner from the ever popular Market Basket, at the intersection of Route One and 90 in Rockport, you’ll find the brand new Farmers Fare.
It has the spirit of the Market Basket, sans the adirondack chairs, with a dash of Chase’s Daily thrown in.
The owners of Farmers Fare, Teri Thompson-Christie and her husband, Peter, of Camden, aim to entertain, and educate folks about local Maine agriculture. And it looks like they’re having bushels of fun in the process.
The business focuses on Maine agricultural products. Everything, including the materials used to build the building, are from Maine.
A garden to explore, seasonal events to enjoy, a playground to climb, recipes to learn, fresh coffe to sip, and a gathering place to chat, are just a few of the amusements you’ll find there.
You can pick up local meat from a local butcher, produce and dairy goods from local farms, freshly baked goods and other wares all produced in Maine.
They’re even planning to help local businesses manufacture and bring their products to market.
If you went to The Maine Fare, you’ll find many of the same products here, including Dolcelino’s and Matt’s Coffee.
Stop in, amuse yourself with the abundance of Maine.
Farmers Fare, Route 90 and Cross Street, Rockport, ME 04856, 207-236-3273.
We’ve been waiting much longer than usual for the tomatoes to ripen due to our soggy July!
Chases’s Daily is packed these days with all their lovely produce, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and people.
Chase’s Daily, 96 Main St., Belfast, Maine, 207-338-0555.
