Markets, Roadside Stands & Local Food Finds in Prince Edward County
From honey and yarn to eggs, produce and cheese, local agricultural products are easy to find across The County.
One of the pleasures of exploring Prince Edward County is stumbling upon a farm stand stocked with just-picked produce, a market filled with local flavours or a shop showcasing products made by nearby farmers and artisans. Across The County, you'll find opportunities to meet producers, learn about what they grow and create, and fill your basket with goods that reflect the season and the character of the region.
Many of these businesses operate on a small scale, offering products that may only be available for a short time each year. A visit provides a chance to slow down, browse at your own pace and experience the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that have become hallmarks of Prince Edward County.
Farmers’ markets
- Bailey’s Run Baked Goods: Pick up fresh-baked sweet treats at this self-serve bakeshop in North Marysburgh.
- Campbell’s Orchards: Produce, maple syrup, cider, baked goods and frozen entrées are among the products available in this Ameliasburgh farm store, where you can also get lunch (soup and sandwiches) on some days.
- Fronterra Farm: Buy fresh blooms from the farmstand at this Consecon flower farm.
- Hagerman Farms: Eggs, onions, parsnips, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli and many other products are available at this Hallowell farmstand.
- Honey Pie Hives and Herbals: You can find honey, beeswax candles, mead, body care products, tea and more at this Milford farm shop.
- J&W Farms General Store: Shop for the farm’s soups, dips, chilis, salsas and pestos at this farm store in Milford.
- Laundry Farms: Shop for strawberries, lettuce, asparagus, rhubarb and more at this Picton farmstand.
- Noble Beast Farms: Browse for alpaca products at this Bloomfield farm shop.
- Portico Gardens: This certified organic fruit and vegetable market garden in Hallowell sells garlic, beans, beets, tomatoes, carrots, eggs, herbs, microgreens and more. In-store tastings on Saturdays.
- Prince Edward County Lavender: Visit the lavender fields and shop in the boutique at this Hillier farm, which also hosts an annual lavender festival in July.
- Violet Hill Lavender: Shop for lavender body care, home and culinary products at this farm store in North Marysburgh.
- Vvitch Farm: Check out this Northport market and apothecary for produce, baked goods, flower essences and more, including tarot readings!
Food stops
In addition to farm stands and markets, Prince Edward County is home to several specialty retailers where local products share shelf space with gourmet foods, imported ingredients and carefully curated culinary finds. They're well worth a stop while exploring The County.
- Agrarian Market: This Picton store stocks items from more than 50 Prince Edward County producers.
- decanterPEC: Shop for small-batch Ontario wines and County-made snacks and pantry items at this Wellington shop.
- Fifth Town Artisan Cheese: Locally made cheese and other products are available in this Picton store.
- The Local Store: This Hallowell retailer stocks products by some 160 County artists, artisans and food producers.
- Nellie’s Cheese and Party Shop: Local cheese and charcuterie are among the products available in this Hallowell shop.
- Taste of Country: This Bloomfield shop sells fresh and frozen foods, bakery items, preserves, gifts, and other locally made products.
As you travel through The County, keep an eye out for roadside signs, farm gates and village shops. Some of the most memorable discoveries happen when you make an unplanned stop and leave with a new favourite jam, a bouquet of fresh lavender or a wedge of locally crafted cheese. These markets, farm stands, and specialty retailers offer a delicious way to connect with the people and products that make Prince Edward County unique.
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