It's been a decade plus since my original review, so I thought I'd update it!…read more Since then the PFM on Wednesdays is now *also* located in the picturesque (and much easier to park in) Deering Oaks from mid April to late November, 7am to 1pm (while the winter market takes place only on Saturdays inside on Stevens Ave from early December to early April, 9am to 1pm). From the Portland Farmers Market: " Featuring over 30+ Maine farmers. From artichokes to zucchini, if you can grow it here, you'll probably find it IN season and fresh! Also eggs, meat, cheese, milk, ferments, flowers, fibers, honey, and more! Farm products exclusively." Yes, it is all things local in beautiful abundance! I like that many of the vendors are the same from Saturday to Wednesday; but there's just something slightly more lowkey about the Wednesday market. It's a smaller crowd, a more relaxed vibe, the vendors are unhurried and have more space to chat, and it seems like more locals are intentionally out to shop/support their local farmer. I usually know exactly what I want when I come here, but it's nice to be able to slow down and take time to really look around without being bumped into/having to worry about something selling out.

Just look at that gorgeous haul from today's farmers' market here in Portland! Cute tiny tomatoes…read moreand big juicy ones of different colors and varieties; eggplants; cabbage; garlic and shallots, and something called torpedo onions; tons of peppers, both to eat raw in salads and cook with (check out those purple ones!); super-fresh summer corn; herbs and flowers; dill pickles. I also snagged some blueberries and radish microgreens. I'll be eating verrrryyyyy well for the next several days, that's for sure. While you'll find a larger selection at the bigger Saturday market, when it's peak produce season like it is now the tables will be overflowing with goodness on Wednesdays, too. And it's just a bit mellower, and always easy to find a place to park. All of the vendors are happy to talk with you about what they're selling and I enjoy that as much as everything I bring home! Practicalities: bring cash, because even though several vendors do take cards, not all of them do and there's usually a $10 minimum. Plus, cash enables you to spend a few bucks at several different tables if you want to (I mean, why not try a tomato or two from each?). And bring your tote bags to load up, to save on having to use any plastic or paper (which most vendors do have in some form). Most of all, just enjoy strolling through the park and seeing all the bounty on offer, and know you're supporting Maine farmers by buying local.

The Pine Ridge Acres Farm Stand is open 24/7 serving up offerings such as Pineland Farms…read moreall-natural, grass-fed beef, their own poultry, farm-fresh eggs, milk, butter and cheeses. Also a wide selection of great local products like maple syrup, jams, pickles, condiments and so much more. Quintessential Maine featuring pay by the honor system!!! Highly recommend.

Love this farm! Open all the time and best ground beef you will ever eat!!…read moreThey have taken their farm store to the next level and its absolutely stellar!!

My lovely wife has been trying to cure our winter blues, and part of this cure is enjoying local…read moreevents. She came upon the fact that the Portland Farmers' Market moves indoors for the winter season and we made plans to visit this past Saturday. While the winter market is smaller than the summer market, it still managed to fill the gymnasium at the girl's academy. We came late in the day, and many vendors apologized for how picked over they were, but we still managed to fulfill a good portion of our shopping needs. I'd say the score of the day was the dilly beans I came across as we were about to leave. I'm sure I scared the poor fella as I quickly grabbed the jar and excitedly handed him the money. I'll probably have to make the 40 mile trip next Saturday in hopes of replenishing my pickled green bean dreams.

Cute local Farmer's Market that we walked to on Saturday on our way to visit the Old Port. We…read moreenjoyed seeing all the fresh flowers and produce and hand made items. There was a TON of fresh produce for sale and the variety and quality was stellar. They had knives being sharpened, fresh meats and florals, and some other various things available. After the food section there was a small craft area and a coffee food truck.

My mother took me to the Aqueduct flea market when I was but a little stalwort lad. We walked the…read moreaisles of everything and anything believed to be resellable under the sun. At best, I was moderately amused by the men yelling "oooonnnnneee dalla one dalla one dalla Heeere" and the ice that I'd receive at the junk quests end if I behaved. There was just something about the flea markets that I didn't like, because we went to all of them, the name "flea" always bothered me - nobody else shopped there that we knew - I'm not sure if it was a secret or not - but I never muttered a word about it. I'm enjoying walking the aisles today - buying a few nick knacks and paddy wacks along the way. I've looked this up and learned that the biggest flea market is in Texas, no surprise there I suppose -- and there's one in Silicone Valley but these would likely take days and weeks to explore. So, not looking for anything in particular, I'm browsing the smaller markets - the big one in Brunswick isn't worth the time in my opinion. With roughly 30 vendors, this Riverside flea market is just the right size - sweet older people peddling their wares with a joke and a smile - always engaging and with the spunk of youthfulness. I don't want the "pot of gold - honey hole - diamond(s) in the rough - special edition - 1st edition - authentic " eBay reseller finds - for me, it's typically about shopping what brings me joy and, oddly enough, those are nostalgic items from my youth. A case of coming full circle I suppose, however they don't sell ices and I don't have to behave.

We're local now, so this is a year-round destination for us. In the summer it's outside in Bath's…read moreWaterfront Park (usually from late April through mid-October) and in the winter, a smaller version is in the historic Bath Freight Shed which is also home to the Maine's First Ship Museum. The line up is an eclectic mix of Maine products and vendors. Whether you need a sweater (or her lamb), specialty vinegars (and recipes), or any other delicious housewarming or holiday present, the market offers a diverse array of products besides the organic produce and other goodies. We like providing them to our VRBO guests too. We do wish they would move Hootenanny's Bread to the south end of the market near Dharma Farms and Kelly Bros beef-- it would reduce the congestion from the long lines and make the "main street" of the market more enjoyable. The market moves indoors with fewer vendors in November-- being in the historic freight shed is a little more crowded but also cozy as the winter months progress. And our freezer is never without a Mainely Poultry pot pie or two, some haddock "burgers", or a Chase Farms apple pie. It's our kids (and their kids) favorite activity when they visit.

Not only is this waterfront market the most picturesque place imaginable in autumn, but all the…read morestellar vendors also have delicious things for sale AND personality to spare. Grab yourself some totally goattly chipotle cheese, a few loaves from the Van Gogh of Dough, and some chicken legs from Maine-ly Poultry. And even if they aren't punny, pick up some fresh eggs, crab dip, squash, sage bundles for spiritual wellness, handmade candles, peppers of all kinds, shepherd's pie, heritiage pork, and the best jam ever. That's just a little bit of the selection. And if you tell the folks selling bulbs for your garden that you don't have a garden because you lead a sad life in NYC, they will offer a sympathetic, "Awwww." But my favorite thing about this market? There was a little kid trying to buy a pumpkin, and he dropped it. The nice vendor said he could still have it, but now it's a squash. I'm going to be using that dad joke for decades to come.

So fun! So cute! We took a day off and headed to Nh as a random last minute trip with no plans. It…read moretook us to Portsmouth, NH. The concierge told us about the open market so we attended and found some fun treasures.

This is a very small, but very delightful, open market. There isn't enough of a farmer presence to…read moreget all of your shopping done here, and there aren't enough craft vendors and artisans to get gifts for everyone you know with a summer birthday. But it's a nice way to spend a half hour, and you can see a gundalow (big wooden rivership) getting built just down the green. Also, they charge $10 for parking in the lot. Don't pay it, since there is abundant enough street parking that you shouldn't feel like you need to get extorted like that.

This place is just as I remembering it. So much to see, and there seems to be not enough time to…read morereally look at it all. The condition of some of the items in this antique shop is impeccable. What was really amazing to me was the section of awards, and photos of people who had been in the military. I think it's a shame that they don't have a owner, or a family member to go to. Normally in stores like this, you can't help but to smell someone weird through the air. Maybe the combination of old things from all the homes. However, this doesn't happen in this place. Make sure you put this as a stop on your trip to Brunswick Maine.

This flea market has a great selection!! They have amazing decor and jewlery! I got 3 pairs of…read moreearrings for $1 each!!! My friend got an amazing mounted beatles record for $12 and a decorative vintage box for $7!! Will definetly be back soon.