Durham Farmers' Market Relocates in August

On Monday, Aug. 11, the Durham Farmers' Market makes its move to Jackson Landing.

The market, which currently operates every Monday from 2:15 to 6 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot, is relocating to the parking lot across from the Churchill Ice Rink in Jackson Landing.

Seacoast Growers Association members chose to move the market mid-season, in advance of the construction scheduled for the Town Hall property, so that market patrons might experience a smooth transition.

"We're really lucky to have the opportunity to move the farmers' market to Jackson Landing," says Krysti Battistelli, a Market Manager with the Seacoast Growers Association. "It has good parking and some grassy spots for special events or even a picnic!"

Customers are looking forward to the new location, according to Battistelli, and with a similar layout, they can expect to find vendors in their usual spot within the market.

To celebrate the move, the Durham Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a free kayaking event during market hours on the 11th. From 2:30-5 p.m., local kayaking company Seven Rivers Paddling will lead short, guided kayak tours off Jackson Landing.

The 20-minute tours give market visitors plenty of time to explore the new location by sea as well as shop for fresh, local produce, delicious prepared foods and fine crafts. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets and everything needed for the outing will be provided, and no kayaking experience is necessary.

For more information on the Durham Farmers' Market, directions to the new location, and links to the market map, visit seacoastgrowers.org.

The Seacoast Growers Association is a NH nonprofit membership organization that manages four outdoor farmers' markets in Durham, Dover, Exeter and Portsmouth.

Submitted by The Seacoast Growers Association.