Enjoy the Waitsfield Farmers Market This Spring
Each year, we anticipate the spring reawakening as the snow melts and new blooms start popping up. Another event that marks this new season is the Waitsfield Farmers Market, opening in mid-May and running every Saturday, rain or shine, through mid-October. You’ll find the beautifully organized market at the Mad River Green in the heart of Waitsfield, a charming village in the Mad River Valley.
At the Waitsfield Farmers Market, visitors can explore a wide selection of products, including fresh produce, flowers, seedlings, honey, wool, eggs, meat, cheese, baked goods, and prepared foods. Additionally, the market showcases locally made crafts and offers weekly live music performances from regional artists. It’s a lovely place to get a taste of the local flavor and meet some of our amazing residents, artisans, and makers.
Spring is a lovely season for many reasons, and when you stay at our bed and breakfast in Vermont, it’s the perfect time to watch as our garden property begins to come to life. The nine acres surrounding our historic Inn are a blend of curated gardens, ponds, wild woodlands, and idyllic trailways. Inside our thoughtfully restored 1850s farmhouse, you’ll find cozy fireplaces and seating areas, nine elegant and unique guest rooms, and a welcoming hospitality that you won’t find just anywhere. Start planning your next getaway, and book our B&B in Vermont today!
Head to the Waitsfield Farmers Market This Spring
With iconic stops like the Vermont Cheese Trail and Ben & Jerry’s Factory drawing food lovers from all over, it’s no wonder that one of the best ways to experience the heart and soul of Vermont is by visiting the Waitsfield Farmers Market in the Mad River Valley. Every Saturday from mid-May through mid-October, the market transforms the Mad River Green into a lively celebration of local flavor, creativity, and community connection.
Home to over 50 local vendors, the Waitsfield Farmers Market offers an irresistible array of farm-fresh produce, vibrant flowers, cheeses, and maple syrup—all grown and produced by passionate Vermont farmers. But this market is more than just food; it showcases Vermont craftsmanship, with handmade soaps, fine art, glasswork, fiber crafts, fresh-baked bread, prepared foods, and even Vermont beer, cider, and spirits.
Here are just a few standout vendors that make the Waitsfield Farmers Market such a memorable stop:
- Sage Farm Goat Dairy is an excellent stop for local cheese. This small, family-run farm produces silky, seasonal goat cheeses, like their signature spring maple banon wrapped in delicate sugar maple leaves.
- If you’re a pickle fan, Gizmo’s Pickled Plus offers 22 different kinds of jams, jellies, a variety of pickled vegetables, and more.
- There are plenty of vendors offering fresh produce and flowers; a few to note are Breadseed Farm, Moon Castle Farm, and Sunshine Valley Berry Farm.
- Stop by the Mad River Distillers booth to sample and pick up some truly local spirits—from maple cask rum to rye whiskey. This Mad River Valley distillery has earned its reputation for quality and flavor.
- For more than 35 years, Cosmic Cotton has been hand-dyeing vibrant tie-dye T-shirts that reflect Vermont’s colorful personality.
- Watch the light catch the curves of hand-blown vases, ornaments, and glassware from Michael Egan’s Granville studio—Green Mountain Glassworks—a favorite among collectors and gift-givers.
- Delightfully fragrant and naturally made, Green Village Soap has a lovely array of handcrafted soaps that use local ingredients and make excellent Vermont mementos.
- Rise Up Bakery creates artisan loaves of freshly baked wood-fired bread using ago-old baking traditions.
Beyond the booths, each market Saturday brings live local music to the green, adding the perfect soundtrack to your leisurely morning or early afternoon stroll. Whether nibbling on a fresh crepe or sipping a Vermont cider, the laid-back, welcoming vibe is unique and unforgettable.
The Best Bed and Breakfast in Vermont Near Waitsfield
When you choose our bed and breakfast in Vermont, you’ll be a quick 20-minute scenic drive to the Waitsfield Farmers Market. Feel free to ask your Innkeepers for their favorite recommendations at the Market; as longtime locals, they’re full of great tips on how to make the most of your Vermont visit—including a few hidden gems at the market you won’t want to miss.
Vermont is a wonderful destination for culinary tourism, thanks to its abundance of farms, farmers’ markets, and artisan food producers. You’ll also enjoy the excellent selection of restaurants in Warren and Waitsfield, all located near our Vermont bed and breakfast. Each morning at the Inn, you’ll be treated to a fantastic homemade breakfast, gourmet sweet and savory dishes made with local ingredients like fresh Vermont maple syrup, local dairy cheeses, and so much more.
Our Bed and Breakfast in Vermont offers nine unique guest rooms and suites, each thoughtfully designed with comfort and charm. Every room includes a private ensuite bathroom, with several featuring jetted tubs or steam showers. Most rooms are ideal for couples, with king or queen beds, while a few rooms can accommodate additional guests. It’s a lovely place to relax and reconnect, especially during the spring in Vermont. Book your room today!
