When the hot and dry 2016 summer season turns to the cooler and crisper days of fall, the Wilmot Farmers Market vendors gather their wares for a final month of markets on the Wilmot Town Green.

Heading down the market home stretch, crafters replenish supplies, and farmers begin their final harvests. Root crops, squashes, and pumpkins fill the bins. Jams and jellies of summer bounty pack the shelves, and apples ripen in the orchards.

Forward thinkers begin holiday shopping, and the need for Margaret’s wool socks begins to creep into our thoughts as we, in general, prepare for the cold weather ahead.

The sounds of laughing folks and traffic accompanies the din of whirring chainsaws: an autumn Saturday morning at the Wilmot Farmers Market, enjoying breakfast or grabbing ingredients for your upcoming meals, listening to the music or chatting with friends, making an investment in your community. Sounds like a lovely season finale.

The market runs every Saturday through September, from 9 AM to noon at the Wilmot Town Green. The board of the Wilmot Farmers Market is seeking volunteers to ensure the continuation of the market. Market information can be found at WilmotFarmersMarket.com.