Farmers markets in the Central Massachusetts/Sturbridge are rich with local foods, culture
Hardwick Town Common
Hardwick, MA 01031
Phone: 413-477-6525
Locally homegrown 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.
Dates and Hours: Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 10-October 28
Harvard Elementary School, 27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
Phone: 978-790-4429
Dates In 2011:
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; late August - early October
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.
New Braintree Farmers Market 2012
Braintree Town Hall, 1 JFK Memorial Drive
New Braintree, MA
Phone: 508-867-6065
Locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, hormone & antibiotic-free meats, seafood, prepared foods, flowers, plants, preserves, creative cookies, spa products, gourmet cupcakes, fresh eggs, award-winning pies, honey, breads, nuts & nut butters, granola, cheeses, handmade pastas, sauces, cranberries, fair-trade coffees, teas & chocolates and much more.WIC and senior coupons accepted.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 16-October 27. There will be an indoor Thanksgiving market o November 17
Pepperell Town Field
Pepperell, MA 01463
Phone: 978-433-0162
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.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 23-October 6
Sterling Farmers Market 2012
1 Park Street
Sterling, MA 01564
Phone: 978-422-6646
Find local, fresh vegetables and fruits, hand-made soap, local goat cheese, fresh bread, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and much more. New vendors being added this season include wine vendors.
Dates and Hours: Fridays, 3-6:30 p.m.; May 25-October
