Massachusetts - Farmers Markets

Amherst Farmers Market
Spring Street parking lot, Amherst Center
Amherst, MA  01002

Saturdays from 7:30 – 1:30 p.m.; May 3 through November 15, 2009

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The Amherst Farmers’ Market has been in continuous operation for over thirty years. This market features only the freshest locally grown vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, herbs and herbal remedies, artisan breads and baked goods. Here you can also find organic pork, lamb, and beef, eggs and cheese, preserves, prepared foods, maple syrup and maple products, honey, bedding plants, perennials, hanging baskets, soaps, agricultural crafts and specialty products.

Great Barrington Farmers Market
Castle Street at Main Street
Great Barrington, MA  01230
Phone: 413-527-6572

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; May through October, 2009

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The Great Barrington Farmer's Market offers the freshest natural offerings in the Berkshires. The farmers offer perennials, bedding plants, vegetable plants, early spring greens, potted herbs and, hanging plants, herbal vinegar, cooking oils, soaps and candles, pork products and braids of garlic as well as freshly baked organic sourdough bread loaves, baguettes and dinner rolls. The farmers also harvest different fruits and vegetables each week as they ripen in the fields.

Holyoke Farmers Market
High Street, between Suffolk Street and City Hall
Holyoke, MA  01040
Phone: 413-322-5511

Thursdays from 11:30 – 3:30; May through October, 2009

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The Holyoke Farmers' Market is among oldest running in the state at 28 years old. Perhaps the key to their success has been their unwavering devotion to the development of community partnerships and their focus on downtown development. Come see why this market has been so successful in getting the community involved in sustaining agriculture and support this vital outlet for direct sales for local farmers.

Springfield/Farmers' Market at the X
Trinity Church Parking Lot, 361 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA  01108

Tuesdays from 12:30 – 6 p.m.; May through October, 2009

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Rain or shine, this market brings you organic, and conventional produce, organic sourdough bread, honey, goats' milk soap, lotions, plants, grass-fed beef, hormone free pork, sweets, kettle corn, olive oil, vinegar, dairy products and goat cheese, freshly roasted coffee, cut flowers, and more.

Orleans Farmers Market
21 Old Colony Way
Orleans, MA  02653

Saturdays from 8 a.m. - noon; May through October, 2009

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Here shoppers can expect to find Cape Cod grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, eggs, mushrooms, lobster, vegetables, perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, baked goods, jams, jellys, herbal products, soaps, and more.

Provincetown Farmers Market
Ryder Street, across from Town Hall
Provincetown, MA  02656

Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; June through October, 2009

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At this market, it’s all about food – organic vegetables, fresh blueberries, artisanal cheeses, greens harvested that very morning and more can be found here. Baked goods will be available as well as other treats like organic olive oil and fresh fruit.

Sandwich Farmers Market
Oak Crest Cove Field across from the Pop Warner Football Field at 60 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
Sandwich, MA  02563
Phone: 508-420-5475

Tuesdays from 2 - 6 p.m.; June through October, 2009

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Come every Tuesday all summer long to browse and buy locally grown and/or produced goods such as: local produce, organic vegetables, fruits, honey, eggs, breads, cheeses, oils, vinegars, pastries, live lobsters, potted plants, cut flowers, herbs, soaps/ lotions, canned goods, crafts, art, gifts, souvenirs and so much more! Good for the community...good for you!

Barre Farmers’ Market
Barre Common
Barre, MA  01005
Phone: 978-355-0140

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; May through October, 2009

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This market has been serving the area for over 20 years and happens on Barre’s picturesque Town Common. The Farmers’ Market offers: in season locally grown vegetables, flowers (perennials & annuals), fruits, berries, plants, maple syrup, dairy products (milk, cream and cheese), baked goods, jams, jellies, fresh eggs. And from local artisans and crafters: doll clothing, hand crafted ceramics, home made candles, soaps, lotions, quilts, rustic furniture, photography, jewelry and clothes.

Bedford Farmers Market
Bedford Depot Park, 120 South Road
Bedford, MA  01730
Phone: 781-275-3991

Mondays from 2 – 6:30 p.m.; June 15 through October 19, 2009

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The Bedford Farmers Market provides a family-friendly, community gathering place for consumers to purchase the freshest local foods available. It also provides alternative educational and marketing opportunities for farmers and others to help create local and sustainable food systems that are environmentally sound, economically viable and socially responsible, and which improve the variety, freshness, nutritional value and distribution of fresh farmland foods to the community. Here you’ll find everything from homemade icecream, baked goods, and arts and crafts to the freshest produce, meats, flowers, and dairy products.

Groton Farmers Market
Williams Barn, 160 Chicopee Row
Groton, MA  01450
Phone: 978-448-1192

Fridays from 3 – 7 p.m.; July through October

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Local foods will be for sale here from area farmers and producers, including vegetables, fruits, jams, jellies, eggs, meat, honey, plants, and wool. Special events include kids’ activities, nearby trails, and historic barn tours.

Hardwick Farmers’ Market
Hardwick Town Common
Hardwick, MA  01031
Phone: 413-477-6525

Sundays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; May through October, 2009

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This is the place to find locally-grown agricultural goods; fruits and vegetables, frozen meats, eggs, milk and cheese, jams and jellies, maple syrup, mushrooms, books and crafts, and more, including fresh coffee and baked goods. Some early produce will be available in May, and the first few Sundays will feature plenty of perennials and bedding plants.

Harvard Farmers’ Market
Harvard Elementary School, 27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA  01451

Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; August 22 through October, 2009

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Last year's season saw over 25 wonderful vendors bringing fresh products to the Harvard Farmers' Market, like organic produce, Asian vegetables, grain-fed beef, herbs, cut flowers, lamb, sheep and goat products, organic stone ground chocolate, rustic breads and baked goods, jams, jellies, chutneys and more. This year promises to be even better, as this is Central Mass’s largest farmers’ market — not to be missed!

Paxton Farmers Market
Town Common, Route 122
Paxton, MA  01612
Phone: 508-754-3657

Thursdays from 3 – 7 p.m.; May 15 through September, 2009

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This market will be open rain or shine and features the absolutely freshest organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains, jams, jellies, relishes, home-baked goods (breads, muffins cookies, and candy), flowers, plants, and seedlings from local farms and home kitchens. Natural soaps, herbal lotions, crafts, antiques, hand-made garden decor, birdhouses, and feeders are also available.

Pepperell Farmers Market
Pepperell Town Field
Pepperell, MA  01463
Phone: 978-433-0162

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; July 11 through October 3, 2009

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At this market you will find several local farms selling a wide variety of fresh picked and wonderfully ripe produce including heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, multitudes of greens and lettuces, fresh herbs, blueberries and apples, and many more of the seasons best vegetables and fruits. You'll also find grass-fed beef, lamb sausages, honey, local cheeses, fresh baked bagels, goat soap products and fresh cut flower bouquets. Several local artists and artisans also attend the market on a regular basis.

Sterling Farmers Market
1 Park Street
Sterling, MA  01564
Phone: 978-422-6646

Fridays from 3 – 6:30 p.m.; late May through early October, 2009

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This market features area farmers and home gardeners and bakers. Fresh local produce, soap and lotions, baked goods, bread, goat cheese, flowers and herbs are some of the products offered. The farmers market is held in the center of town near the town common, so if you feel like wandering off, there are many fun parks in walking distance, complete with great quiet spots for a Friday night picnic.

Allston Farmers Market
Intersection of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue
Boston, MA  02134

Fridays from 3 – 7 p.m.; June 19 through October 30, 2009

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This market offers up fresh Massachusetts produce all summer long. Here you’ll find berries, heirloom tomatoes, corn, flowers, Asian vegetables, and a rotating cast of bakers and specialty vendors.

Brookline Farmers Market
Coolidge Corner, Center Street West Parking Lot, off Beacon Street
Brookline, MA  02446

Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to dusk; June through October, 2009

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Vegetables, fruits, herbs, cheese, eggs, ice cream, plants, cut flowers, tarts, home baked pies, breads, preserves, strawberries, plums, apples, blueberries, peaches, pears, cherries, and nectarines, honey, turkey, beef, and lamb will be available!

Cambridge / Harvard University Farmers Market
Corner of Oxford and Kirkland Street
Cambridge, MA  02138

Tuesdays from 12:30 - 6 p.m.; June through October, 2009

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This marktet features tons of produc and baked goods, plus rotating specialty vendors with everything from dessert sauces to herbs to cheeses to maple syrup. Cooking demonstrations will also be featured.

Farmers’ Market at Harvard
Intersection of Kirkland and Oxford Streets
Cambridge, MA  02138

Tuesdays from 12:30 – 6:30 p.m.; June 16 through October 27, 2009

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This summer the market will feature tons of great produce and baked goods, plus rotating specialty vendors with everything from dessert sauces to herbs to cheeses to maple syrup. This market is a great way to enjoy the beautiful Harvard University Campus while getting some shopping done.

Lexington Farmers Market
1561 Mass Avenue
Lexington, MA  02420

Tuesdays from 2 – 6:30 p.m.; June 9 through October, 2009

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In addition to the fresh produce you expect to find at a farmers’ market, Lexington offers herbs, flowers, herbal vinegars and other herb-based products, beef, pork, lamb and poultry, sheep’s milk, fresh fish, mozzarella cheese, dips, sauces, dressings, black bean salsa, bread, pies, tarts, quiche, cakes, honey, beeswax and other honey-based products, jams, jellies, applesauce, apple butter, cranberry sauce, relishes, cider doughnuts, chocolate, gelato and sorbet, dessert sauces, homemade cookies, biscotti, granola, scones...and more!

Waltham Farmers Market
Sovereign Bank Parking Lot, 1 Moody Street
Waltham, MA  02453

Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; June 13 through November 7, 2009

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The Waltham Farmers' Market celebrates its 19th season this year and will offer up a bunch of delicious local treats like fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, eggs, hamburger, popcorn, maple syrup, and crafts like hand-blown glass.

Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market
Corner of Main and Federal Streets
Nantucket, MA  02554

Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon; late June through October, 2009

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This market features local craftspeople and family-owned farms, an amazing selection of fresh vegetables and fruit, quilters, knitters, painters, and woodworkers. Fresh-baked treats, musicians and other performers, and a great view of the harbor make this market a great place to spend the day.

West Tisbury Farmers Market
Old Agricultural Hall, 1067 State Road
West Tisbury, MA  02568

Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon; June through October, 2009 and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.; June through August, 2009

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This market is truly an event – and a great place to find flowers, herbs, jellies, fruits and veggies, baked goods, and even exotic treats like wheatgrass juice and Vietnamese spring rolls.

Andover Farmers Market
Andover Historical Society, 97 Main Street
Andover, MA  01810
Phone: 978-475-2236

Saturdays from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.; July 11 through October 10, 2009

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2009 marks the Andover Farmers’ Market’s third year as the towns premier purveyor of fresh and locally produced fruits, vegetables, flowers, breads, pies, cookies, herbs, and much more. This year promises to be even larger and more vibrant than the last two seasons. Don’t forget to check out what’s happening at the Andover Historical Society while you’re there.

Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market
Appleton Way, 200 Common Street
Lawrence, MA
Phone: 978-974-0770

Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; July 8-October 28

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All types of fresh, local, and seasonal vegetables and fruits, honey, jams, breads, eggs, and baked goods. Prepared foods available in July and August, handmade jewelry and accessories available August and September. Food demos and free samples July and August; free musical entertainment from 1-2 p.m. in July and August; free face painting for children in July and August. Market accepts credit, debit, Food Stamps/SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior Nutrition Program Coupons.

Marblehead Farmers Market
Marblehead Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA  01945

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – noon; June 13 through October 24, 2009

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Specializing in fresh fruits and vegetables, beef, cheese, and medicinal herbs, this farmers’ market also features baked goods, local honey and a variety of hand-crafted products like pottery, handbags, fine art, jewelry and much more.

Maynard Farmers Market
Mill Pond Parking Lot, Main Street
Maynard, MA  01754
Phone: 617-728-2425

Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; June 27 through October 4, 2009

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This market features produce grown both organic and non-organic methods as well as dairy, meats, baked goods, honey, perennials, and cut flowers. The Market also offers educational and cultural events and information about the town's civic groups.

Westford Farmers Market
Town Common
Westford, MA  01886

Tuesdays from 3 – 7 p.m.; June 23 through October 27, 2009

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This market takes place on the historic Town Common, rain or shine, and includes musical entertainment, community and educational workshops and, of course, lots of delicious, fresh and local, foods.

Hingham Farmers Market
Hingham Bathing Beach Parking Lot, 95 Otis Street
Hingham, MA  02043
Phone: 781-856-5358

Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; May through October, 2009

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Established in 1977, the Hingham Farmers Market offers the best of fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, eggs and more. Some other great things at the market include jam with native strawberries, macaroons, zucchini loaves, fig & nuts granola mix, raisin pecan rye bread, frozen lemonade, live lobsters, pesto, fresh homemade salsa, italian cookies, flower & vegetable plants, fresh eggs, and fresh cut flowers. Some handcrafted items such as jewelry, pottery and furniture will be available.

Plymouth/Court Street Farmer Market
Courthouse Green on Court Street
Plymouth, MA

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Open: June 21 to October 25; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Plymouth/Stephen's Field Farmers Market
Stephen's Field off 3A near Plymouth Center
Plymouth, MA  02360

Thursdays from 2:30 – 6:30; June through October, 2009

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This robust and lively outdoor celebration of seasonal food features local and organic vegetables, fruits and herbs. Artisan breads and baked goods, goat cheese, honey, eggs, cut flowers, jams, sauces, soaps and more are also available.

Quincy Farmers’ Market
John Hancock Municipal Parking Lot, Chestnut Street
Quincy, MA  02169
Phone: 617-479-1601

Fridays from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; June 12 through Thanksgiving, 2009

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The Quincy Farmers' Market presents the freshest, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants in downtown Quincy. The Market includes three farms, three bakers, one local nursery, one dairy and a community table offering locally-grown surplus fruit and vegetables from Quincy gardeners.

Rochester Farmers Market
Plumb Corner Market Parking Lot, 565 Rounseville Road
Rochester, MA  02330

Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon; May through October, 2009

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This market promises fresh local produce, flowers, certified organic eggs, herbs, artisan baked goods, soaps, crafts, annuals and perennials, shrubs, original children's clothing, honey, and gifts – the best of the local harvest!