What’s in Season in May in Southern Maine? Discover It at MayFest”

Spring Produce Starts Arriving in Southern Maine

May is one of the most exciting times of the year in Southern Maine. After a long winter, the first signs of the growing season appear, and local markets begin to fill with the fresh flavors of spring.

This is the time of year when shoppers begin to see tender lettuces, spinach, kale, chard, bok choy, scallions, radishes, salad turnips, peas, chives, and parsley returning to local farm tables. Depending on the season and the weather, May can also bring beloved spring crops like asparagus, rhubarb, and fiddleheads. Beet greens, turnip greens, and other cool-weather greens also begin making their way into the seasonal mix.

While May may not bring the full abundance of summer just yet, it offers something special of its own: those first fresh, vibrant harvests that remind us that the local food season is back.

May Is Also the Season for Seedlings and Garden Starts

In addition to early spring produce, May is also a prime time for seedlings in Southern Maine.

For gardeners, this is the season for planning vegetable beds, choosing herb starts, and picking out flowers and young plants for the weeks ahead. Shopping for seedlings at the market is one of the clearest signs that spring has truly arrived. It is a chance to bring home not just fresh food, but the beginning of a garden season full of possibilities.

For many marketgoers, seedlings are just as exciting as the produce itself. They represent growth, renewal, and everything we look forward to as the Maine growing season gets underway.

Shop Seasonal Produce, Plants, and More at MayFest

That is one of the reasons MayFest at Kittery Community Market has become such a beloved spring tradition. For many in the community, MayFest is a joyful sign that spring has arrived and market season is just around the corner.

Join us on Sunday, May 3, from 10 AM to 2 PM for a special spring celebration featuring 40+ vendors offering fresh produce, seedlings, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, artisan goods, and more.

Whether you are shopping for early seasonal foods, looking for healthy garden starts, or simply ready to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, MayFest is the perfect way to welcome the season.

Groove Atlas performing at MayFest at Kittery Community Market

Enjoy Live Music, Family Fun, and Spring Market Energy

MayFest is about more than shopping local. It is also about reconnecting with the community, seeing familiar faces, and soaking in the energy of spring in Kittery.

This year’s celebration will also include live music by Groove Atlas from 10 AM to 1 PM, hula hoop fun with Smart Circles, and a scavenger hunt for added family-friendly fun throughout the day.

It is the kind of event that makes it easy to slow down, enjoy the moment, and remember why local markets matter so much.

Make a Day of It in Kittery

Located beside Blue Mermaid and Tributary Brewing Co., MayFest is also a great excuse to make a full day of it. Shop the market, grab brunch, enjoy a local brew, and celebrate the return of spring with your community.

MayFest at Kittery Community Market

Sunday, May 3

10 AM–2 PM

Come celebrate spring, support local, and enjoy one of Kittery’s favorite seasonal traditions.