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Farmers Markets
Awliscombe & Western Farmers' Market
Every third Saturday of the month
Awliscombe & Western Parish Hall
Bideford Farmers' Market
Every second & forth Saturday of the month
The Quay
2nd & 4th Saturdays from Easter to September 2 extra markets for the 5th Saturday in May & July from 9am - 2pm
Crediton Farmers' Market
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
The Market Square, Crediton
Web: www.creditonfarmersmarket.com
1st Saturday each month plus the Sunday before Christmas at 10am 1pm.
36 local producers of local food & crafts, one of the largest farmers' market in the South West of England.
Three time winners of the Devon Life Best Farmers' Market Award.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Cullompton Farmers' Market
Every second Saturday in each month, 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Station Road Car Park, Forge Way, Cullompton, EX15 1AG
All of the stall holders at the market have travelled less than 30 miles and are selling produce they grew, reared or created themselves. Cullompton Farmers' Market was the first farmers' market to be started in the South West. It is also the only one in the country to be set up by volunteers and not a local authority.
The number of stalls has been increased to 28 and honey and fudge have been added to the already wide range of produce. The markets always have a unique atmosphere helped by music provided by local school bands and children's entertainers.
Dartington Love Food Sunday Market
last Sunday of every month
The Shops at Dartington, Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TQ9 6TQ
Tel: 01803 847500 Web: www.dartington.org/shops
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A good range of local food and drink producers, plus eating and shopping at the numerous shops at the old Cider Press Centre.
For more information or to take a stall contact lucyparkes@dartington.org.uk
Exeter Farmers' Market
Every Thursday from 9am until 2pm
Junction of South Street and Fore Street, Exeter
Tel: 01392 665480 Web: www.exeter.gov.uk
Customers visiting the market have the opportunity to buy a delicious range of foods such as cheeses, venison, pork, lamb, beef, chicken, organic fruit & vegetables, chillies, apple juice, fish, chicken, preserves, cakes, bread, pies and much more.
Exeter University Farmers Market
First Friday of each month (term-time only)
Great Hall Piazza, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter
Exmouth Farmers' Market
Fortnightly on Wednesday (weekly June-Aug)
The Strand Gardens, Exmouth, Devon
Tel: 01395 222299
Exmouth Farmers' Market won the best Farmers' Market in Devon award. The market has a wide array of fresh, local produce.
Ilfracombe Farmers' Market
Every second & Forth Saturday of the month
Ilfracombe Great Hall - The Lamp Centre
Killerton Farmers Market
Third Saturday of every month March-October
Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3LE
Tel: 01392 881345 Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
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Third Saturday of every month March-October
10.30 - 2.30
Okehampton Farmers Market
Every first and third Saturday of the month
St. James’ Chapel Square, Fore Street, Okehampton
Web: www.okehamptonfarmersmarket.co.uk
Locally grown and processed Meat, Poultry, Eggs, Bread, Cheese, Cakes, Pies and Pasties, preserves and pickles, handmade soaps and local timber products for the garden.
Core opening time: 9am – 1pm (some stallholders choose to stay longer into the afternoon)
Ottery St Mary Farmers' Market
Every Friday 9am until 1 pm at Hind Street Car Park
Hind Street Car Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1BW
Tel: 01404 813964
Fresh vegetables, fruits, all varieties of meats, cheeses, bread, cakes and preserves.
Seaton Farmers' Market
Every second Friday of the month
Town Hall, Seaton, Devon
Tel: 01404 831310
Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, venison, fresh vegetables, cheese, jam and flowers; all the ingredients necessary for a lovely meal of local produce.
Slow Food Market
One Sunday every month - see dates in the description
Matthew's Hall , Topsham, Nr Exeter, EX2 4QD
Tel: 07708 371862 Web: www.slowfood.org.uk
Slow Food is an international movement that aims to promote small or individual producers of artisan or special regional fare. Locally produced meats, cheeses, game, fish, fruit, vegetables, juices, cakes, preserves and other produce from the region.
Tiverton Food & Drink Market
Every Thursday
Pannier Market, Tiverton
Tel: 07815 791191 Web: www.tiverton-market.co.uk
Totnes Good Food Sunday Fine Food & Drink Market
Every Third Sunday of the Month
Market Square , Totnes
Web: www.totnesgoodfood.co.uk
TOTNES GOOD FOOD SUNDAY FINE FOOD & DRINK MARKET
Every Third Sunday of the Month
Market Square, Totnes
Web: www.totnesgoodfood.co.uk
TOTNES GOOD FOOD SUNDAY FINE FOOD & DRINK MARKET
HELD ON THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE TOTNES GOOD FOOD SUNDAY IS THE LARGEST MONTHLY FINE FOOD & DRINK MARKET IN THE WESTCOUNTRY!
See website for full details of each market and list of traders:
www.totnesgoodfood.co.uk
With quality and variety of food and drink being at the very core of this independent market, its objective is to bring the Westcountry’s finest producers together, creating a monthly event that has the air of a food festival, yet retaining that distinct market feel.
A place where people can gather to TALK FOOD - TASTE FOOD - BUY FOOD.
2012 MARKET DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Sunday January 15th
Sunday February 19th
Sunday March 18th
Sunday April 15th
Sunday May 20th
Sunday June 17th
Sunday July 15th
Sunday August 19th
Sunday September 16th
Sunday October 21st
Sunday November 18th
Sunday December 16th
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