Salem NH Farmers Market - Winter

Salem NH Farmers Market centers its mission on “the good, hard, honest work” done by neighbors’ hands, and that focus carries into its winter market in Salem. The market says it strives to provide local communities with a wide variety of fresh, locally produced foods while also educating shoppers about the nutritional, economic, environmental, and social implications of eating seasonally and locally. For a winter shopping stop, that means a market built around local food and handmade goods rather than a generic cold-weather pop-up.

What you'll find there

The winter lineup runs heavily toward proteins, pantry staples, prepared foods, baked goods, and handmade household items, with a producers-only standard shaping what gets sold. The market says vendors are expected to sell items that are locally grown, baked, prepared, and/or handmade by the vendor, with board approval required for products sold there.

• -Pick up pasture-raised poultry, rabbit, eggs, and more from Flying M Farm.
• -Find high-protein beef jerky from Holy Moly Snacks.
• -Warm up with bone broths and soups from Hugs Broth.
• -Shop grass-fed beef plus pasture-raised turkey, chicken, and pork from Hurd Farm.
• -Browse fine art photography from Images, Voyages, Impressions.
• -Bring home farm-fresh mushrooms from Joyberry Farm.
• -Read local mysteries and coastal stories from KD Mason Books.
• -Look for upcycled wearables, handcrafted jewelry, and seasonal home décor at Kirasole Studio.
• -Choose artisan chocolates from KRM Chocolates.
• -Stock up on all-natural, dehydrated dog treats from Live Free & Bark.
• -Order hot meatballs from Meatball King.
• -Add fresh microgreens from Meta Microgreens.
• -Smell hand-poured candles from Middle Sister Candle Company.
• -Grab a cup from Much Needed Coffee.
• -Buy sustainably sourced local fish and scallops from New England Fish Mongers.
• -Take home homemade frozen pot pies from Orazio’s Family Dinners.
• -Scoop up whipped feta, hummus, and Mediterranean-inspired dips and spreads from Sayde & Georges.
• -Pick baked goods, including gluten- and dairy-free favorites, from September Farm Fresh.
• -Get blades and tools serviced through Sharp Shop’s mobile sharpening.
• -Select all-natural goat’s milk soaps, moisturizers, and specialty care products from Slippery Soap Company.
• -Treat yourself to hand-dipped candied apples from Sophie’s Apples.
• -Taste Sicilian arancine and desserts from Terra d’Amuri.
• -Pour raw, local honey from Tewksbury Honey.
• -Burn clean soy candles from The Good Llama Company.
• -Eat traditional Indian food from Tummy Full.
• -Snack on gourmet marshmallow treats from Twisted Mallow Co.
• -Pick up freshly baked artisan breads from Woodman’s Artisan Bakery.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the clearest policy detail to factor into your visit plans. The winter market takes place at 14 Main Street in Salem, with a Sunday schedule from 10am to 1pm. Restrooms are not available on site. If you like shopping markets where the seller is closely tied to what’s on the table, Salem’s producers-only approach is a useful cue: the market says items are expected to be locally grown, baked, prepared, and/or handmade by the vendor, and products must be pre-approved by the market board. The market also lists volunteer, board member, nonprofit table, and music program opportunities for people who want deeper involvement.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Salem NH Farmers Market. The market also indicates that payment methods are clearly communicated for shoppers planning purchases across meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, and handmade goods. That makes it easier to shop the winter mix with a clearer sense of how you can pay at the market.