2009 Farmers' Markets

This year will see the anniversary of Budleigh’s successful series of Farmers’ Markets, which were launched on 28 March 2008. The Markets, in Brook Road car park, take place on the last Friday of each month, and the dates below have been announced for 2009.

Budleigh’s Market, with its 15 or so local producers of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, dairy products and processed food and drinks, is following a national trend which has seen more than 600 Farmers’ Markets in the UK.

There are certain rules that should apply to a genuine Farmers’ Market. Producers must be based within a specified radius of the Market site (usually 25/30 miles), and must sell only their own produce. The person behind the stall must be the producer, a close family member or an employee directly involved with production.

Local shoppers and residents have been enthusiastic in their support of the Farmers’ Markets, and some even think that the concept could grow further. “A bigger and more frequent market will benefit the town and its traders and having it down the centre of town will be even better!” believes Budleigh Town Councillor Roger Bowen. However District Councillor Malcolm Florey has advised that to close the High Street would cost the Market £600 to £1,000 each time.

Also below are the dates for Exmouth’s Farmers’ Markets, which take place on Wednesdays.

Budleigh Salterton Farmers’ Markets: 30 January, 27 February, 27 March, 24 April, 29 May, 26 June, 31 July, 28 August, 25 September, 30 October, 27 November, 18 December.
Brook Road car park 9.00 am -1.00 pm.

Exmouth Farmers’ Markets: 11 February, 11 March, 8 April, 13 May, 10 June, 8 July, 12 August, 9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December
The Strand Gardens, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm.