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Brattleboro Farmers Market

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Offering a crash course in Vermont food, the market has more than 50 local vendors selling cheese, free-range beef and lamb, honey, pastries, maple syrup, fruit, veggies and healthy snacks to nibble on as you wander. Live music and an active crafts scene round out the experience. From downtown, head west on VT 9 and continue 1.5 miles to the Creamery Bridge.


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