Saturdays 8:30 – 12:30
May 2-November 7
at Crystal Spring Farm
Know Before You Go
- All are welcome. Please be kind and respectful of others.
- The Market green and parking lot open at 8:30am – there is no public access before this time.
- Parking at the Market is limited. Please be patient when looking for parking and follow directions from the parking staff and volunteers. Carpooling is encouraged!
- You can bike to the Market – please be sure to park your bike at the bike rack before entering the Market.
- We offer handicap parking near the entrance to the Market green. Our porta-potty is handicap accessible. Please note that our Market takes place in a grassy field that is uneven in some areas.
- Most vendors accept credit cards/debit cards. Bring cash to shop with all vendors.
- The Market happens rain or shine.
- Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates.
- View the full list of vendors here.
- No pets allowed – Only service dogs are allowed on the Market green. Please do not leave your pet in your parked car – keep your pets at home when you visit the Market.
Read about us in The Times Record!
Solstice idling and buying among farmers
Brunswick-Topsham farmers market named best in Maine a second time
Award-winning Crystal Spring Farmers Market turns 25
“As I wander back and forth watching and buying, I feel a dynamism in this marketplace, which rises in its clustered tents early each Saturday, and then by mid-afternoon is a whistle clean space that promises return in a week. Yes, it deals in and with the basic fuel of life, but the voices, gestures and laughter point to sustenance equally vital.”
About the Market
The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Farmers Market was established in 1999 to advance the Land Trust’s mission of supporting local agriculture. Located on Crystal Spring Farm, a 331-acre property owned by the Land Trust, the Market is now one of the largest in Maine. With over thirty vendors, many of whom have been with the Market since its inception, the Saturday morning Market offers an exceptional variety of local, fresh products including vegetables, fruits, seedlings, dairy, meat, seafood, cut flowers, mushrooms, baked goods, and artisanal and prepared foods.
The Market has been widely acclaimed not only for the exceptional array of products but also for the festive and community atmosphere. We often host live music, educational demonstrations, and a kids activity table. Rain or shine, our incredible vendors and loyal Market visitors show up every Saturday, building community around local agriculture and deepening our understanding of where our food comes from.
Everything we do – from offering a place for farmers to sell their produce, to protecting working land and public access on a beautiful farm like Crystal Spring – is made possible by members of the Land Trust. Consider joining as a member today!
We thank you for your ongoing support.
Want to purchase gift certificates for the Farmers Market? You can do so through the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets, by clicking this link.
Kids POP Club
We believe that a love for local food should start at a young age, so if you’re bringing kiddos to the Market, stop by the kid’s table at the BTLT Info Booth for some fun activities and to sign up for the POP Club. The Power of Produce (POP) Club offers kids vouchers to spend on fruits and veggies at the Market, allowing them to make their own shopping decisions, encouraging the exploration of new foods, and getting kids excited about locally grown food! Our first year hosting the POP Club was a success, as one parent shared: “Both our children saw their farmers market experience in such a new light that was a joy to observe.” This program is proudly supported by Brunswick Vet and Dead River Company.
Food Access Programs
Our Farmers Market accepts EBT (electronic benefits transfer) cards so more local residents are able to purchase items using their SNAP/food stamp benefits. BTLT is committed to making healthy food options available to local families and to help support community growers. Click here to learn more about food access programs at our Market.
Here’s how it works…
- Stretch your SNAP dollars and swipe your SNAP/EBT card at the BTLT Market info booth to get SNAP tokens to use directly with vendors, plus BONUS Maine Harvest Bucks vouchers for fruits, vegetables, and seedlings. Click here to learn more about Maine Harvest Bucks.
- Use your SNAP tokens for any food item, and Maine Harvest Bucks for fruits, veggies, and seedlings at vendor booths. WIC benefits can be used directly with fruit and vegetable vendors who have been authorized by the State of Maine. The following vendors accept WIC: Six River Farm, Spear’s Vegetable Farm, Whatley Farm. Click here to learn more about WIC.
- The Senior FarmShare provides income-eligible senior citizens with $50.00 worth of fresh, unprocessed Maine-grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs during the growing/harvest season. Eligible seniors can sign up at the Market starting in June. Last date to sign up for Maine Senior Farmshare is Sept 5th. Click here to learn more about Maine Senior Farmshare.
The BTLT Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm accepts Bumper Crop vouchers for use with all vendors on any item at the Market.
Bumper Crop is a workplace wellness program made possible by the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets. Employers from businesses and organizations throughout Maine distribute the Bumper Crop Gift Vouchers to their employees for use at Farmers Markets across the state. If you would like to learn more or if you are an employer interested in participating in this program please click here.
