Farmers Markets Near Me

December · Maine

What's in season at Maine farmers markets in December

Holiday + indoor markets only. Maple syrup, meat, dairy, cheese carry the season. Backed by USDA data on 44 Maine markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

◐ Limited / weather-dependent All 44 Maine markets →

Peak this December

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

storage apples winter squash

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

cabbage sweet potatoes beets parsnips

◯ From storage

Cold-stored from last year's harvest — still common at indoor markets.

apples potatoes onions garlic winter squash sweet potatoes beets carrots cabbage

← Last month

November in Maine

Was peak: storage apples, winter squash, pumpkins, cranberries

Next month →

January in Maine

Coming into peak: storage apples, maple syrup (very late month, mild years)

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.