Eat Local in Prince Edward County This Summer

To visit The County is to taste The County.

Here, food is not just something you eat, it is something you connect to. It begins at the roadside, where handwritten signs point to farm stands filled with just-picked produce. It carries through to the markets, where bakers, growers, and makers line up each week with what they’ve been working on all season. Every stop tells a story of the land and the people behind it.

In Prince Edward County, local is not a trend. It is how things have always been done.

With over 200 years of agricultural heritage, farming is part of everyday life here, and you can taste it in every bite. “Farm fresh” isn’t a tagline, it’s what you’ll find at the many County farm stands scattered across the island. In the summer, roadside tables are filled with just-picked produce, while local farmers’ markets offer everything from handmade jams to wood-fired breads.

To see what’s in season and where to find it, the Grown in The County website helps you discover farm stands across the County. It’s all part of a larger system that keeps locally grown ingredients at the heart of what’s made and shared here.

As the week unfolds, the markets bring everything together.

Cross off all your grocery list items, plus pick up some lunch at any of our weekly Farmers’ Markets, where you can meet the growers and makers. Stop by the Wellington Farmers’ Market or Picton Town Hall Farmers’ Market to browse seasonal fruits and veggies, baked goods, preserves, and artisanal treasures. You’ll meet the growers and makers who bring The County’s flavour to life.

If you want to take it a step further, head to the source.

In Prince Edward County, you can experience the joy of picking fresh, in-season fruits straight from a farm. From strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to apples, these treasures are grown with care by generations of farming expertise. It is a simple kind of experience, but one that stays with you. Food tastes different when you’ve picked it yourself.

This way of eating and exploring only works because people care for the land and for each other.

As you move through The County, stay on marked paths, respect private property, and only pick where it is clearly offered. Small actions go a long way in keeping these spaces open, welcoming, and thriving for seasons to come.

It is in these small, simple moments, chatting with a farmer, biting into something freshly picked, discovering a new favourite, that The County really reveals itself.

Take your time. Follow what is in season. Let the local flavour lead the way.

Planning your visit? Our Summer Hub is your go-to spot for trip planning tips, local insights, transportation options, and what’s happening across The County.