CAMDEN — The first Camden Farmer’s Market kicked off the year in the Knox Mill parking area on Saturday, May 6. Some clouds greeted those browsing the booths as the fog began to roll in, but it did not dampen the spirits of the vendors as they explained their wares. Miners Creek Bluegrass Band provided the music adding a festive feel to the market.

The following list and photo gallery highlights the day’s people and farms. Everything from smoked meats, maple syrup, fresh vegetables and herbs, beads and sweets, plants, yogurt, cheeses, mushrooms and even water buffalo.

Common Wealth Farm, Unity: Jackie and Charlie Wilson.

Toddy Pond Farm, Monroe: Heidi Purinton-Brown

Smith’s Log Smokehouse, Monroe: Libby and Andrew Smith

Carol’s Collectibles: Carol Yee

Springdale Farm, Waldo: Marta Madden and Karrie Whitcomb

Fuzzy Udder Creamery, Whiefield and Imagine Dairy Farm, Warren: Jessie Dowling, Sophia Delocracy and Arlene Drokaw

Kahren’s Kitchen, Waldoboro: Kahren Haward

Frontier Maple, Jackman: Carrie Braman and Colin Caferle

Maine Water Buffalo Company, Appleton: Jessica Farrar

Oyster Creek Mushrooms, Damariscotta: Jenny Begin

Guini Ridge Farm: Paul Kramer and Bruce Reinemann

Atlantic Baking Company, Rockland: Tobas Whitman

Heiwa Soy Beanery (Tofu), Belfast: Jeff Wolobitz

Sheepscot Flower Farm, New Castle: Jim Mercer