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Burlington Farmers Market

Burlington


Every Saturday from May through October, downtown Burlington bursts into life with this enormously popular farmers market. All vendors must grow or make precisely what they sell: expect fresh produce, prepared food, cheeses, breads, baked goods and crafts. During the rest of the year, the market moves indoors to the Davis Center at the University of Vermont (590 Main St).

In 2019 and 2020, the farmers market's temporary summer home is a parking lot off Pine St, just south of the city center. In 2021, it moves back to its traditional location in City Hall Park, on St Paul St between College and Main Sts.


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