Salem NH Farmers Market - Winter

Salem NH Farmers Market ties its winter season to a clear mission: providing local communities with fresh, locally produced food while educating shoppers about the nutritional, economic, environmental, and social implications of eating seasonally and locally. That mission lands in a practical setting from November through April, when the winter market gathers on Sundays at Fisk School on Main Street in Salem. The market also frames its work around “the hands of our neighbors” and invites shoppers to help it grow, giving the winter edition a direct connection between weekly shopping and regional producers.

Why it matters locally

The market strives to provide local communities with a wide variety of fresh, locally produced foods and to teach shoppers why seasonal and local eating matters across nutrition, the economy, the environment, and social life. Its vendor standards push that mission into day-to-day practice: the Salem NH Farmers Market strives to be a producers-only market, requiring items to be locally grown, baked, prepared, and handmade by the vendor, with out-of-season or non-local products needing special permission and board approval. Organized in 2010 by volunteer market coordinator Jane Lang, the market also gives local farmers and vendors a place to come together and celebrate their work.

What you'll find there

Winter shopping here leans broad rather than narrow: farm staples, prepared foods, pantry goods, sweets, seafood, beverages, and handmade goods all appear in the vendor roster. The mix is especially useful in colder months because it spans dinner ingredients, ready-to-eat options, and nonfood makers in one stop.

• -Bring home handcrafted farmstead cheeses from Abbot Hill Creamery.
• -Pick up pure maple syrup and maple confections from Anderson Mini Maples.
• -Find certified organic vegetables, grass-fed meats and dairy, plus krauts and kimchi at Brookford Farm.
• -Pour small-batch spirits from Cathedral Ledge Distillery, including gluten-free offerings.
• -Sip small-batch wines from Coffin Cellars Winery.
• -Stock up on small-batch coffee, sparkling sodas, and biscotti from Coffee and Biscotti.
• -Cook with infused olive oils from Cucina Aurora.
• -Grab Peruvian meat pies and hearty sandwiches from Dona Issa.
• -Shop fruits, vegetables, and flowers from Farmer Dave’s.
• -Support Fresh Start Farms – Asli & Isho, small plot new American farmers.
• -Choose pasture-raised poultry, rabbit, and eggs from Flying M Farm.
• -Add grass-fed beef and pasture-raised turkey, chicken, and pork from Hurd Farm.
• -Take home farm-fresh mushrooms from Joyberry Farm.
• -Look for fresh microgreens from Meta Microgreens.
• -Buy sustainably sourced local fish and scallops from New England Fish Mongers.
• -Taste whipped feta, hummus, and Mediterranean-inspired dips from Sayde & Georges.
• -Browse fresh baked goods, including gluten- and dairy-free favorites, from September Farm.
• -Finish with 100% gluten-free small-batch bakery items from Sweets by Shannon.

The market also hosts a music program with local bands and runs a Vouchers for Veterans effort during September and on the first Sunday of the indoor winter market from November through April.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the detail most likely to change how you plan your visit. The winter market is held at Fisk School, 14 Main Street, Salem, and runs every Sunday from November through April from 10am to 1pm. The market describes the winter session as rain or shine. Restrooms are not available, so plan your stop accordingly. If you want the winter-specific location rather than the separate summer setup at The Mall at Rockingham Park, head to the Fisk School address on Main Street.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the market. Through Granite State Market Match, in collaboration with the New Hampshire Food Bank, SNAP swipes are matched for use on fresh produce. Payment methods are presented clearly for visitors, which helps if you are planning a grocery-focused stop rather than a quick browse.