Burlington Farmers Market
Burlington Farmers Market
4.5
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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Since 1980, the Burlington Summer Farmers’ Market has been held every Saturday from late spring through autumn in downtown Burlington. We have over 90 vendors in the summer and 40 vendors in the winter selling agricultural produce and value added products, prepared foods, and artisan crafts.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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snoozermoose
Boston, MA193 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
A relatively small but decent farmers market. We came here for lunch hoping for more food stands, but most of the stands seemed to be selling specialty food products. We ended up getting a mango lassi from the Nepalese stand (too much yogurt and not enough mango, very sour), a concha from one of the baked goods stands (tasty), and a lemonade from the lemonade stand (fine). The setting is in a parking lot with no shade, though there is some seating underneath tents. I enjoyed this but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.
Written 14 August 2022
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sharon o
Langhorne, PA5 contributions
Oct 2020
We walked around the market one warm morning and it was so nice. Just big enough that you can see everything in an hour or so. We bought some great slow fired baguette, Vermont cheddar cheese and cheese curds, some terrific hot sauce and some apples and hot chocolate. The fresh flower were beautiful and they had some fantastic smelling maple baked goods among other things that looked very interesting. Go early as it does get very crowded by mid-morning.
Written 6 November 2020
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Thank you for spending time at our Market.
Written 18 December 2020
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John T
Saint Paul, MN254 contributions
Sept 2021
Vibrant Farmer's Market on the south end of the Waterfront in Burlington. Parking can be dicey on the weekends. Gorgeous and colorful produce; many varieties of maple syrup; local distilled products including gin, bourbon, vodka; jewelry and weaving; on site hot food and drinks. Prices overall were quite reasonable.
Written 18 September 2021
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Jerry Cowart
Fort Novosel, AL11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Awesome that they continue this through the winter indoors. I could not purchase much due to a flight the next day, I would have bought many of the varieties of Kimchee and root veggies if I had more time. Wish I would have visited this place on day 1 of the trip. Recommend you check it out. I was put off by the politics of the the vendors and the University but other than that enjoyed the hour I spent there.
Written 9 February 2020
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Glad you enjoyed your time at the Market during your visit.
Written 2 May 2020
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w1sj
Essex, VT215 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Oh jeez, can you spell “Crunchy Granola”? On the good side, this is the largest Farmer’s Market in Vermont with lots of stuff and lots of people to look at. It is a major tourist attraction or major tourist trap, depending on your point of view. It certainly is a nice place for a stroll on a nice Saturday morning while taking in people watching and some taste testing.
I object to what these markets have become – in simple terms – a rip off. Back a few years ago, before they invented the stupid word “Localvore”, one could go to a farm stand out in the country and buy local farm products for very competitive prices. But now, if it is grown in Vermont or anywhere near Vermont, the price doubles and triples. Example: here in late August, tomatoes are plentiful and prices at the supermarket have plummeted as they always do this time of year. But at the Farmer’s market - $4-5 a pound. Ridiculous!
The joke is that Vermonters (except the ones who earn 7 figures) cannot afford to eat here. Thank God for the tourists to keep the farmers well fed. The rest of us have to run our own gardens or wait for sales at the store.
Besides food, there are various alcoholic beverages for tasting (around kids?), various medicinal herbs which will cure all your ills and a plethora of artsey-fartsey crafts suitable for your next garage sale.
So yeah, I do buy things on occasion. Items like Veal Cutlet are generally not available in stores around here, and is very pricey, so I’ll buy the local Veal when available. And I feel real good that the sign says “humanely raised”. Hey, did you read it a bedtime story before chopping off its head!?? And I’m a sucker for the $4 pretzels (it’s a stupid pretzel, why so darn expensive?)
So check it out, but be vigilant about guarding your wallet as there are many silly ways to lighten your load.
I object to what these markets have become – in simple terms – a rip off. Back a few years ago, before they invented the stupid word “Localvore”, one could go to a farm stand out in the country and buy local farm products for very competitive prices. But now, if it is grown in Vermont or anywhere near Vermont, the price doubles and triples. Example: here in late August, tomatoes are plentiful and prices at the supermarket have plummeted as they always do this time of year. But at the Farmer’s market - $4-5 a pound. Ridiculous!
The joke is that Vermonters (except the ones who earn 7 figures) cannot afford to eat here. Thank God for the tourists to keep the farmers well fed. The rest of us have to run our own gardens or wait for sales at the store.
Besides food, there are various alcoholic beverages for tasting (around kids?), various medicinal herbs which will cure all your ills and a plethora of artsey-fartsey crafts suitable for your next garage sale.
So yeah, I do buy things on occasion. Items like Veal Cutlet are generally not available in stores around here, and is very pricey, so I’ll buy the local Veal when available. And I feel real good that the sign says “humanely raised”. Hey, did you read it a bedtime story before chopping off its head!?? And I’m a sucker for the $4 pretzels (it’s a stupid pretzel, why so darn expensive?)
So check it out, but be vigilant about guarding your wallet as there are many silly ways to lighten your load.
Written 17 August 2015
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Accessible Travel Guy
Yukon, Canada1,554 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Just visited this place last weekend, I was surprised to see that the market closed at 2pm unless I was in the wrong place! This definitely is the place to check out and appears to be a locals favourite to hangout and get some good food! I enjoyed walking around seeing the old architecture of the buildings! You should come here for sure!
Written 11 May 2019
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Hi AccessibleTravelGuy!
You were in the right place, we do end our days at 2 due to long travel for many of our vendors. Thank you so much for coming by and checking us out-and for the great review! We hope to see you again.
Written 13 June 2019
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j0annes719
Cranston, RI97 contributions
May 2018
This was a real nice farmers market. Different to purchase. Made with all fresh ingredients from their farms. I purchased some local maple syrup and some great cheese from the same farmer’s cows! Great asst. of herbs and plants. Topped off the day with some wonderful pastry. Dogs were allowed on leashes!
Written 20 May 2018
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Thanks for visiting the market and for bringing your pup, always welcome!
Written 1 July 2018
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CBatesVT
Burlington, Vermont, United States166 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Its crowded. Its filled with more than you can imagine. Go early. Or go at the very end when the leftovers go on super sale. It is in City Hall Park and around it. Traffic can be a tangle. So try to park and walk. Bring a cart as you will buy and buy and eat and enjoy
Written 29 April 2018
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Thanks so much for visiting and for the helpful hints for folks!
Written 1 July 2018
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CarbonKickstand
Burlington, VT7 contributions
Jul 2016
One of my favorite summer time activities. Tons of choices and great food. Make sure to stop at Butternut Squash Farms for their breakfast burrito - I recommend two with extra hot sauce! They also have some other locally made items around the market - clay items, handmade stuff, jewelry, etc.. Personally, I purchased some handmade plates/bowls/cups/etc.. and have been super happy - very durable and great price.
They also have free/secure bike parking which is nice so you don't have to worry about your expensive road bike. The bike parking ticket also comes with 20% off at SkiRack which is down the street and also sells Cannondale bikes.
They also have free/secure bike parking which is nice so you don't have to worry about your expensive road bike. The bike parking ticket also comes with 20% off at SkiRack which is down the street and also sells Cannondale bikes.
Written 1 March 2017
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mfmc8591
Ocean City, NJ21 contributions
Jun 2016
The Farmers' Market is right in the center of Burlington, adjacent to the pedestrian mall, and easily accessible. Although it was a busy Saturday morning, we had no problem parking. Wonderful ambience and great foods!
Written 27 June 2016
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HI, i am visiting Vermont on the 2nd week of October. I wonder if it will be open at fall ?
Written 22 May 2019
The Market runs at July ? Witch days ?
Written 3 January 2018
Summer Schedule 2018 is not listed yet on the website.
Winter Farmers’ Market 2018
February 10th
February 24th
March 10th
March 24th
April 7th
April 21st
10:00am – 2:00pm
Dudley H Davis Center
University of Vermont
Second Floor – Mt Mansfield Room & Marketplace Cafe
Written 1 February 2018
No the winter farmers market, which is indoors at UVM, doesn't start until the 18th of November.
Written 8 November 2017
Is the Farmer's Market open in early April? If so is it indoors or outdoors?
Written 24 March 2017
April 8th is the last indoor Farmers Market at the address below
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dudley H. Davis Center
University of Vermont Main Campus
The summer Farmers Market is held below
Summer Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday Beginning of May – End of October
8:30am – 2:00pm
City Hall Park & St Paul Street
Written 26 March 2017
Yes. It is indoors at UVM Davis Center November 12th and 19th
Written 31 October 2016
Not sure. it might also be on Sunday. But we were visiting for a weekend. My now husband used to go to school there
Written 5 August 2016
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