Portland, Maine's Farmers’ Market Opens April 18 for 258th Season

You know better days are ahead when seasonal businesses start announcing their opening dates. And here in Southern Maine, one of the most anticipated dates has just been posted.

One of the area’s most popular markets is about to open for the 2026 season. Are you ready to start your Saturdays at the park?

When Does the Portland, Maine Farmer's Market Open for the Outside Season?

The Portland Farmers’ Market has announced its opening dates for the outdoor season. The market opens on Saturday, April 18, and is expected to run through late November. That’s an impressive seven months of outdoor market season in the state’s largest city—not bad at all.

The Portland Farmer's Market is open every Saturday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's located at Deering Oaks Park. The opening time shifts to 8 a.m. once the calendar hits November.

Portland Maine Farmer's Market via Facebook

This will amazingly be the 258th year of the Portland Farmer's Market. According to its website, the Farmer Market dates all the way back to 1768 when the city first voted for a public market to be used to help the 100+ families in Portland.

Now, nearly 260 years later, the market is a defining part of Portland’s character, and even a tourist attraction.

Portland Maine Farmer's Market via Facebook

Portland's Farmer's Market is One of the Most Popular Events in the City During the Summer

Few outlets better represent local farmers and artisans than the Portland Farmers’ Market, and its success has helped inspire other communities to start their own markets.

While the outdoor opening date is still a few days away, you can still visit the indoor market. Located at 631 Stevens Ave., it’s open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 11.