Bellows Falls Farmers Market

As a registered farmers market in Bellows Falls, Vermont, Bellows Falls Farmers Market connects the local community with the growers and artisans who supply fresh, seasonal food throughout the market season.

Market hours are Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 16 - Oct 17; Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, Nov 21 - Mar 20. Hours and participating vendors may vary — verify before making the trip.

Bellows Falls Farmers Market's vendors collectively offer Vegetables and Fruits, with the full range of products reflecting what Market producers are harvesting each week.

Bellows Falls Farmers Market is part of a national network of farmers markets that have grown substantially over the past two decades. According to USDA data, the number of registered farmers markets in the United States has expanded significantly, reflecting growing consumer demand for local, transparent food sourcing. Bellows Falls Farmers Market contributes to that network by giving Bellows Falls-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Bellows Falls Farmers Market is freshness. Produce sold at a farmers market is typically harvested within 24 to 72 hours of sale — far less time than the average transit and distribution time for produce in conventional supply chains. That shorter journey from field to table has real implications for flavor, nutritional density, and shelf life at home. Strawberries bought at Bellows Falls Farmers Market on a Saturday morning are simply a different product from strawberries that have traveled across the country in a refrigerated truck.

The economic impact of a market like Bellows Falls Farmers Market is also worth noting. When you spend money at Bellows Falls Farmers Market, most of that money stays within the Bellows Falls area. Small farms and food businesses that sell direct-to-consumer do not depend on wholesale distribution margins, which means a larger percentage of each sale goes back to the producer — and back into the local economy. That is a meaningful difference from shopping at a national chain retailer.

Bellows Falls Farmers Market reflects Bellows Falls's commitment to local food systems, creating a marketplace where producers and consumers can build lasting relationships grounded in trust and quality.

Contact Bellows Falls Farmers Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.