3/16/20 COVID19 Update

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The Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market will again be open for those vendors wishing to connect with their regular customers this Saturday and next - March 21 & 28 from 10-2 at 80 Flat St. in downtown Brattleboro.  However, in light of the very real cautions related to public gatherings, we are now treating the market as an essential grocery shopping access point, not as the typical community and social gathering place it is.  There will be no musicians, the Kid’s Room will be closed, no community groups doing outreach, etc.  

The situation is fluid, and plans that make sense as of this writing might need to be changed by Saturday morning on March 21 or 28.  Therefore all are encouraged to check our website - www.brattleborowinterfarmersmarket.org for updates prior to Saturday morning. You can also join our mailing list there, or follow our Facebook page for changes and updates.  

To help us succeed in this effort in the following changes will apply - 

  • Please Shop & Go.  During this challenging time, we need you pick up what you need and head out.  We look forward to being a community gathering place again next season.

  • Any hot food/lunch vendors will be offering menu items in to-go containers only, another effort to discourage congregating at the market. 

  • We will not be offering any sampling whatsoever. 

There will be a wireless terminal for processing EBT cards, but we ask that everyone else PLEASE arrange to arrive with the needed cash to help maintain social distancing and thus reduce risk to market staff. 

Please understand that you may not find a particular vendor as each needs to make their decision about participation based on their particular situation.  We have asked any vendors who are sick to stay home, and urge our customers to do the same. 

We are striving to keep the market open for the sake of the farmers and food makers who rely on it for their livelihoods and to keep fresh, local foods and goods accessible to those in need at this critical time. Again, check for updates via our website or social media pages, or look for our email. 

Eat your vegetables, support your local farmers and producers as well as your health!