Farmers markets in the North of Boston/Merrimack Valley are rich with local foods, culture
Andover Historical Society, 97 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
Phone: 978-475-2236
This market is a purveyor of fresh and locally produced fruits, vegetables, flowers, breads, pies, cookies, herbs, and more.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; June 30-October 6
Appleton Way, 200 Common Street or 216 Lawrence Street
Lawrence, MA
Phone: 978-974-0770
Fresh, local, and seasonal vegetables and fruits, honey, jams, breads, eggs, and baked goods. Prepared foods available in July and August, handmade jewelry available August and September. Food demos and free samples July and August; musical entertainment from 1-2 p.m. in July and August; face painting for children in July and August. Market accepts credit, debit, Food Stamps/SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior Nutrition Program coupons.
Dates and Hours:
Wednesdays at Appleton Way (between Essex and Common Streets, and next to City Hall), 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 11 to October 31
Saturdays at 216 Lawrence Street (parking lot at the corner of Lawrence & Park Streets across from GLFHC), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; July 7 to October 27
Marblehead Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant Street (enter from Vine Street)
Marblehead, MA 01945
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.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; June 9-November 17
Mill Pond Parking Lot, Clock Tower Place, Main Street (Route 62)
Maynard, MA 01754
Phone: 617-728-2425
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.Plenty of free parking.
Dates and Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 30-October 6
Two locations; see below
Peabody, MA
Locally grown produce, fresh foods from local vendors, work of local artisans, live music.
Dates and Hours:
Tuesdays, 2-7 p.m.; June 12-October 23 at Leather City Common, 53 Lowell Street, Peabody
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 7-September 29 at Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody
Town Common
Westford, MA 01886
Dates in 2011:
Tuesdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m.; June - October
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.
