Meet Me at the Market!

Fresh, Locally Grown Produce

At the new Farmers' Market, you can purchase the freshest fruits, vegetables and specialty foods right here in Rockingham County! 

The site of the Rockingham County Farmers’ Market, the former stables at Chinqua Penn Estate, combines the County’s unique history and beautiful rolling hillsides.

At our market, vendors from a nine-county area offer the finest in home-grown, natural produce, raised on their farms and delivered fresh to the market in season. 

Featured produce includes (in season):

·          Perennial favorites such as strawberries, blueberries, apples and melons;

·          Summer staples such as tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, and runner beans;

·          Fresh eggs;

·          Specialty produce including spring mix, shiitake mushrooms and Swiss chard, and;

·          A variety of fresh herbs including more than 15 types of garlic as well as related items such as garlic braids.

Arts and Crafts

In addition to fresh seasonal produce, the market showcases the rich local tradition of fine craftsmanship in Rockingham County. 

Local craftsmen offer their art, pottery, and photography for sale at the market, as well as painters, woodworkers, fabric producers, and glass artists.

These vendors are located in the log buildings attached to the stable area.   

...And More!

The market also features specialty products and baked goods such as;

·          Several varieties of honey;

·       Goat Cheese;

·          Freshly baked breads and sweets;

·      Organic meats (goat, rabbit, chicken);

·          Jams and jellies, and;

·          Flowering plants, available by the flat or arranged in pots or hanging baskets.

Special  Events

Just for Kids:  A wide variety of events are planned to both entertain children and to help them understand the relationship between the farmer and the food they see at their table. 

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