Farmers Markets Near Me

October · Vermont

What's in season at Vermont farmers markets in October

Final outdoor weeks. Markets close after first hard frost. Backed by USDA data on 76 Vermont markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

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Vermont signature this month

Apple cider (hard and sweet)

VT hard cider revival — Eden, Shacksbury, Champlain Orchards.

Cheese (cheddar + farmstead)

VT artisan cheese — year-round at markets.

Peak this October

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

Apple cider (hard and sweet) Cheese (cheddar + farmstead) apples pumpkins winter squash brussels sprouts cranberries wild rice

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet potatoes cabbage kale leeks beets parsnips mushrooms

◐ Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes peppers eggplant sweet corn

← Last month

September in Vermont

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

Next month →

November in Vermont

Coming into peak: storage apples, winter squash, pumpkins, cranberries

Where to shop in Vermont

Top Vermont farmers markets

Peacham Farmers Market

Peacham · 05862
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Champlain Islands Farmers' Market - Wednesday

South Hero · 05486
5.0 (3)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

The West River Farmers Market

Londonderry · 05148
4.8 (93)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Vermont Farmers Market

Rutland · 05701
4.8 (135)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Burlington Farmers Market

Burlington · 05401
4.7 (618)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Stowe Farmers' Market

Stowe · 05672
4.6 (260)
Organic

Chelsea Farmers' Market

Chelsea · 05038
4.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Arlington Village Farmers Market

Arlington · 05250
See all 76 Vermont markets →

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.