New England Food - Drive Thu Honor System Jam Stand

The Little Red Convertible at Schartner's Jam Stand in North Conway, New Hampshire

There are roadside stands selling food all over New England.  Of course you can find the usual vegetable stands in the summer, but stands selling eggs, milk, honey, and syrup are also very common almost all year round. I've even seen pie stands, artisan breads, and of course fruit.  Some work on the honor system, with a coffee can or cigar box out to collect the money.  This system has worked for dozens of years, and I'm glad it is able to continue.

The newest twist on this seems to be "drive-thru" roadside stands.  The most unusual one I saw this summer was the "Jam Stand" in North Conway.  Perhaps the popularity of drive-thru fast food has spawned this unusual phenomenon?  It is very handy, and fun!  And a self-service stand lets the farmers and bakers stay in the field or kitchen instead of spending all day manning a roadside stand.

Schartner Farm in North Conway, New Hampshire is a pick your own strawberry farm.  The strawberry season is short, but the farm offers a drive-thru honor stand for all types of jams and jellies year round.  This unique little shop is located on West Road not far from Diana's Baths and Cathedral Ledge.  Check out the photos!

Schartner Farm
3181 West Road
North Conway, New Hampshire
603-356-6160

Schartner Farm Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/SchartnerFarmsNorth/ 

Schartner Farm location in Exeter, Rhode Island

2017 News story:
https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170609/schartner-farms-to-open-drive-through-shop-for-berries-and-jam 

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo, "New England Food - Honor System Food Stands", Nutfield Genealogy, posted October 17, 2019, ( https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2019/10/new-england-food-honor-system-food.html: accessed [access date]).