If you're in the area on a Saturday, this is a must!…read more Definitely one of the best farmers market I've ever been to. Everything from fresh veggies, mushrooms, fresh meats, fresh breads, cheeses, jams, smoothies, crafts etc. There's a few stalls to get some meals on site as well, so pick up some awesome Asian noodles and peruse the booths. Prices are reasonable and all of the vendors will greet you with a smile. Not all take cards, so bring some cash for sure. I arrived right at 9am so parking was easy. But it definitely got busier in the day, so plan accordingly. Trash bins are located in the middle of the area and separated by trash type!

Seriously, the best farmer's market of my life. Juices, cheese, maple products, produce, CBD oil,…read moreartisan breads, amazing crafts and a great vibe. So many vendors as well and music. This is small town America..this is the land of Bernie...LOVE IT

Came here right when they opened and I'm glad I did cause it was definitely getting busier when I…read moreleft! They had a bunch of vendors but I def gravitated towards the stalls that were selling food. It's a fun place to check out if you're in the area! Parking is super easy-in the lot across the street.

Could be the best farmers market in the US! Everything is local, the farmers have deep roots in the…read morecommunity. Lots of organic produce, including heirloom varieties and even artichokes. Award-winning cheeses. Interesting freshly -prepared international foods, including Austrian pastries, Taiwanese noodles, miso balls, baklava, tamales. Worth a trip to beautiful Montpelier!

So glad we stopped by the stand at the farm. We picked up a few snacks before we hit the road:…read moreapple cider, tomato garlic cheese, pita chips, apple cider donuts---and after several days of eating Maple Creemees---i have to say---Dog River Farm has the best Maple Creemee we tasted during our entire stay in Vermont. Wish we loved the store and there were so many things I wish we could have bought: all local, and all fresh. Hope to be back sooner than later.

Stopped by to try our very first maple Creemee. Delicious!! The produce was beautiful! Super…read morefriendly!

Bread & Butter Farm is a wonderful place to visit! The shop/bakery cafe was open when we visited…read morethis week during the kids school break. This was a great spot to make after touring the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. We tried the almond flour cake which is a must order! We also bought the orchard apples, maple onion hot sauce, and chili and cheese bread. Staff were so nice here. They offered a chopping board and bread knife so we could cut the bread and apples and enjoy outside in the sun. We also walked around the cafe/shop to the back to check out the brown cows! They were so friendly. Our kids adored Nelson, the farm cat!

What an amazing farm. We came here to see the eclipse, they have an awesome shop that sells meats…read morefrom the farm, some great coffee and merch. The land is beautiful with amazing views, and the family that runs the farm are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They were slinging burgers, hot dogs, ect for the event. When we arrived I got myself an iced maple latte, so good! For lunch I got a cheeseburger and kale salad, and man both were excellent (hence why I took some steaks home). Highly recommend to stop in to support this family farm !

. I have a concern about accessibility of crop cash and EBT use at the Middlebury Farmer's Market…read more I went to the Farmer's Market today with my boyfriend with the hope of using our SNAP benefits to purchase food. Sharon Kerwin was running the booth for crop cash and after trying to process our EBT card, explained that her reader didn't work, despite having successfully completed several transactions before us. She even told us our card must not work. Our Vermont EBT card has over $400 on it, and is working. When I asked her about troubleshooting the issue, she was very rude and refused to help us try and solve our problem. We had to ask other vendors for help, and they even offered to loan us money so that we could afford food. I am very displeased with Sharon's help, she did not assist us, and denied us access to the benefits we have already been awarded, as the EBT card is working. If accessing crop cash at the Farmer's Market is inaccessible, and the individuals running the EBT stand aren't able to correctly process transactions, food access is greatly limited to those that need it the most. I am greatly disappointed in the assistance I received today, I left without being able to purchase any food.

From the owner: Local produce, fruit, cheese, honey, eggs, and baked goods. We also host talented artisans,…read moremusicians, and more! Open all year round. Indoors from November to April and outdoors from May to October.

The Roots has been a much welcomed and embraced addition to the little village of Middlesex. It's a…read moreplace that's sees a ton of travelers going to and from the Mad River Valley, and surely these well-heeled visitors, along with loyal locals, have been essential to the success and growth of The Roots. Indeed, if you are exiting off I-89 on your way to the Valley, stop in and stock up for your mountain getaway or ski vacation. Once you pull into your vacation accommodations tired and hungry, you'll be so glad you did. The prices are a little higher than at Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier, so I use The Roots to help me fill in the gaps between my larger shopping trips. Living close by, I can pop in for my staples, like Dirt Farm organic eggs, Wilcox's Blueberry Crumble ice cream, heirloom tomatoes, or another bag of their luscious salad greens - even a roll of toilet paper - without needing to drive all the way to Montpelier, Waterbury, or Waitsfield. Most all of the gorgeous, organic vegetables within the market are grown at the owners farm in Williamstown, Bear Roots Farm. If not, they are locally grown and sourced from other area farms. There is an onsite kitchen, out of which the chefs create an array of ready-to-go options, from soups and salads, to their homemade dressings and salsas, wraps and overnight oats, to trays of dinners to take home and bake (the chicken enchilada pie with root veggies is out of the world), and more. It's down right impressive what they keep churning out. Outside their quaint building (formally a decrepit general store), the bounty of offerings ebb and flow with the changing seasons. In the spring, there is an abundance of farm fresh annuals, colorful hanging plants, veggie starts, and perennials. In the fall, pumpkins and mums explode out of large wooden bins, and in the winter festive balsam wreaths and trees adorn their humble clapboard siding. They've recently expanded their footprint, and now also offer berry bushes, fruit trees, and more. Inside, there is an extensive selection of artisanal breads and sweets from local bakeries, an impressive selection of cheeses and butters, frozen organic meats and an impressive amount of local ice creams (with nary a pint Ben & Jerry's in sight), a well-stocked wine collection, craft beers and ciders, along with a small but exceedingly well-stocked selection pantry essentials and spices. In addition, The Roots curates an eclectic and unique collection of gifts and household items, from cards, unique candles, pottery, houseplants, pots, beautiful cloth napkins, herbal tinctures, soaps, earrings, and much more. They sprinkle in special items from Europe before the holidays, which are delightful to gift. Where else might you find a tin of milk chocolate sardines imported from France? The staff are lovely, knowledgeable, and helpful. The owners are committed to the land and their community. And their loyal customers - like yours truly - love supporting The Roots and hope you will too. Supporting our local food growers and small businesses has never been more important. Or delicious.

While it seemed small, they carry quite the selection of produce, dairy products, beer and wine!…read morePrices are fair (on the slightly higher side), staff very helpful and friendly, and the sections of the store were beautifully done. Stopped by for some locally made goods and walked out pleased.

The Bristol Farmers Market has local farms selling vegetables and meat, and craft vendors. Its in…read morea beautiful and convenient setting.

Beautiful land, farmers, & goats. Got there on a self serve day, but farmers were all around~ got…read moresome nice back story and great raw goat milk $4 a quart ( also sold in half gallons for $8) tons of organic veg and fruit. Got to see some milking happening and see sea berries being picked.

Perfect stop for UPick berries. Loved that they still had blueberries late in the season (late Aug…read more/ early Sep) as most farms said they were done as of early August. The fresh raspberries were so tasty and fun to pick. The blackberries were minimal on my visit but those that I found were good and flavorful. Not sure of organic, but all berries were pesticide free and oh so tasty. They have roaming chickens in the fields and they were pretty friendly/annoying you as you pick :) Farmer Mike was super friendly and welcoming to his farm. Note that they have Isham Farms on both sides of the road. The berries are up the driveway by the Sugar Shack were they make maple syrup in March/April of each year.

We visited Isham for a wedding weekend and were blown away by its beauty!…read more For the rehearsal dinner, there was a very relaxed BBQ, complete with a berry picking. The bride and groom were allowed to bring in all of their own food and beverages, which made for a low-key, easy event. The wedding day included wagon rides through the fields - and another full, fun evening. I can't speak to whether the food and service are recommended/provided through the farm but it was a wonderful, tasty, family-style meal; and, the bartenders and other servers were friendly and fast. Farmer Mike himself is a also very friendly and clearly proud of his beautiful property. Oh, and his berries, honey, and syrup are all some of the best I've had. Overall, I would highly recommend Isham for DIY berry picking with the family or the entire property for an event.

Wow! Was really surprised by this place. I'd been recommended to come here and I'd recommend to…read moreothers aswell! From the name I thought it was a snack bar at a ski lodge or something but it's its own independent restaurant literally on the side of the road. Mainly burgers on the menu, they have creemees as well - not sure if they are authentic- I've heard a lot of places in the state will call themselves creemees but actually aren't - can't comment on these guys. You could get double, quad and even 6 patties burgers here!! Well made smashburger, good sauce, good bun. Didn't care for grilled onions etc... costing extra. Indoor and outside seating. The bathroom needed a little TLC.

Great spot off a busy road for a maple creemee or a smash burger. Very nostalgic and fast service.read more