Farmers Markets Near Me

August · Maine

What's in season at Maine farmers markets in August

Peak abundance — the short summer compresses everything into 6-8 weeks. Backed by USDA data on 44 Maine markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

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Maine signature this month

Wild blueberries (low-bush)

Maine grows 99% of US wild blueberries — different species from cultivated varieties.

Lobster

Many coastal markets carry whole live lobsters and picked meat.

Peak this August

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Wild blueberries (low-bush) Lobster tomatoes sweet corn wild blueberries (ME) peppers eggplant cucumbers green beans

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

raspberries plums first peaches (rare) cabbage basil melons (early)

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

strawberries snap peas cherries

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July in Maine

Was peak: strawberries, blueberries (mid-month), snap peas, sweet corn (late)…

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September in Maine

Coming into peak: tomatoes (early), apples, sweet corn, peppers…

Where to shop in Maine

Top Maine farmers markets

Cumberland Farmers Market

Cumberland · 04021
5.0 (9)

Falmouth Farmers Market

Falmouth · 04105
5.0 (9)

Hampden Farmers' Market

Hampden · 04444
5.0 (1)

Hampden Winter Farmers' Market

Hampden · 04444
5.0 (1)

Wells Farmers' Market

Wells · 04090
5.0 (2)

Poland Farmers Market

Poland · 04274
4.9 (172)

Portland Winter Farmers' Market

Portland · 04101
4.9 (29)

Blue Hill Farmers' Market

Blue Hill · 04614
4.8 (21)
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Seasonal data is generalized to upper north & alaska. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.