Summer in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire brings a bounty of locally-grown fruits and vegetables bursting with flavor and freshness. Summer means morning coffee, artisanal bread, and local jam on the deck of your New Hampshire waterfront home and evenings capped off by blueberry pie made with local berries. Area farmers markets offer unmissable opportunities to create amazing meals made with local produce. Head to one of these markets and be inspired to get cooking. From weekday family dinners to special occasions to at-home entertaining, you'll reap the benefits of Lake Region living at these top farmers markets.

Laconia Farmers Market, Laconia

The Laconia Farmers Market, located in the Laconia City Hall parking lot, takes place on Saturdays beginning on the third Saturday of the month through the last Saturday in September. Rain-or-shine hours are from 8:30 AM  to 12 PM. Local farmers offer fresh produce, baked goods, locally produced cheese, meats, homemade crafts, and more. Organic and gluten-free products are available as well.

Milton Farmers Market, Milton

The Milton Farmers Market, located at 1305 White Mountain Highway in Milton, runs from May through October on the last Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 12 PM. Customers can purchase locally grown produce, breads, artisan crafts, and more.

Plymouth Community Farmers Market

Located at 236 Highland Street in Plymouth, NH, this weekly market features fresh produce, flowers, plants, dairy products, maple products, baked goods, meat, fish, eggs, apples and honey. The market operates on Thursdays from 3 to 6 PM rain or shine from June to September.

Sanbornton Farmers Market

The Sanbornton Farmers Market is located at 520 Sanborn Road at the Sanbornton Historical Society's Lane Tavern. Market hours are Fridays from June to early October from 3 to 6 PM. Customers can shop for locally grown fruits and vegetables, bakery items, means, crafts, wine, and crafts.

Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market, Wolfeboro 

The Wolfeboro Farmers Market takes place rain or shine every Thursday from mid-May through the end of October from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. The market is set up in Clark Park on South Main Street and features local produce, craft items and baked goods offered by more than 30 regional food producers and artisans. Local musicians perform live music each week.