Maine’s Most Popular Farmer’s Market Reveals 2025 Opening Date

One of the surest signs that spring has arrived in Southern Maine is the start of Farmer's Market season.

While indoor markets are available during the colder months, nothing beats wandering through a park, enjoying the fresh air, and exploring all the amazing local products and goods.

One of the most popular markets is about to open for the 2025 season. Are you ready to start your Saturdays at the park? (Yes, that's an intentional Chicago reference)

The Portland Farmer's Market Has Announced its Outdoor Opening Date for 2025

The Portland Farmer's Market has announced the opening dates for the 2025 outdoor season. The event opens on Saturday, April 19, and is expected to run through late November. That's an amazing seven months of outdoor market season here in the largest city in the state. That's not a bad length of time at all.

This opening date also falls right before Easter Sunday, so the timing couldn't have worked out better.

The Portland Farmer's Market is open every Saturday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's located at Deering Oaks Park. The opening time shifts to 8 a.m. once the calendar hits November.

The Portland Farmer's Market Has Been Operating for Over 250 Years

This will amazingly be the 257th year of the Portland Farmer's Market. According to its website, the market dates all the way back to 1768, when the city first voted to establish a public market to support the 100+ families in Portland.

Now, nearly 260 years later, the market is a true part of the city's character and even a tourist attraction.

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There are few outlets that better represent local farmers and artisans than the Portland Farmer's Market, and its success has helped inspire other communities to start their own markets.

While the outdoor opening date is still a few days away, you can still enjoy the Portland Farmer's Market indoor location. Located at 631 Stevens Ave, the indoor market is open on Saturday's from 9am-1pm through April 12.