Wednesday, May 23

Farmers Markets in Greater Boston

Fresh produce should be a staple in everyone's diet. Luckily in New England we have some of the best Farmers Markets in and around the Boston Massachusetts area. Try these Farmers Markets in your neighborhood. Most are open early June through October. Check their web sites for up-to-date times and days of the week.



Arlington Farmers Market

Arlington Center, in the Russell Common parking lot, behind Park Terrace, just off of Rte. 60/Rte 30.
Wednesday, 2-6pm
Highlights: pastries, fresh flowers, organic wines
http://www.farmersmarketarlington.org

 

Belmont Farmers Market

The municipal parking lot in Belmont Center, at the intersection of Cross St. & Channing Rd., behind Macy's on Leonard St.
Thursday, 2-6:30pm
highlights: prepared foods, heirloom vegetables
http://www.belmontfarmersmarket.org

Boston Farmers Markets

Copley Square Farmers Market
Tuesday, 11-6pm
Highlights: berries, honey
http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/

Boston City Hall Farmers Market
Monday and Wednesday, 11-6pm
Highlights: fruit baskets, Katalyst Kombucha
http://www.bostonpublicmarket.org/

South Station Dewey Square Farmers Market
Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30-6:30pm
Highlights: Mediterranean cuisine, garlic, fresh bread
http://www.bostonpublicmarket.org/

Sowa Farmers' Market
The SoWa Farmers Market is currently located at 500 Harrison Ave, in a large parking lot adjacent to the SoWa Open Market at 460 Harrison Ave in Boston Massachusetts.
Sunday, 10am-4pm
Highlights: Food Trucks, iced lemonade, meals to-go  


 

Braintree Farmers Market

Braintree Town Hall, One JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA  02184
Saturday, 9am-1pm
Highlights: fair-trade coffees and teas, antibiotic-free meats
 

Brookline Farmers Market

Centre Street (near Coolidge Corner)
Thursdays, 1pm to dusk
Highlights: home-baked pies, preserves and jams, chevre chees
http://www.brooklinema.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=679%3Abrookline-farmers-market&catid=256%3Afarmers-market&Itemid=544

 

Cambridge Farmers Markets

Central Square Farmers Market
Norfolk St & Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA
Monday, 12-6pm
Highlights: apple cider, sunflowers
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=52

Charles Farmer's Market
Charles Plaza near Harvard Square
Friday, 12-6pm and Sunday, 10am-3pm
Highlights: 100% pure maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers, berries
http://sites.google.com/site/cambridgefarmersmkt/home


Farmers' Market @ Kendall Square
Directly in front of the Genzyme Center
Thursday, 11am-2pm
Highlights: specialty sauces, artisan cheeses
http://www.kendallsquare.org/shop/details/farmers
 
Harvard University Farmer's Market
26 Oxford Street (in front of the Harvard Museum of Natural History)
Tuesday, 12-6pm
Highlights: Stone ground chocolate, Asian produce, artisan bread
http://www.dining.harvard.edu/flp/ag_market.html

Harvard Allston Farmers’ Market
Intersection of North Harvard Street & Western Avenue 
Fridays, 3-7pm
Highlights: baked goods, eggs
http://www.dining.harvard.edu/flp/ag_market.html

Charlestown Farmers Market

Thompson Square, Corner of Main Street and Austin Street, Charlestown, MA
Wednesday, 2-7pm
Highlights: herbs, hanging flower baskets
http://www.local-farmers-markets.com/market/2068/charlestown/charlestown-farmers-market


Dedham Farmers Market

First Church of Dedham, at the intersection of High and Court Streets, across from the Dedham Community House.
Wednesday
Highlights: gourmet nut and dried fruit mixes, European pastries, fresh seafood
http://www.dedhamsquarecircle.org/index.cfm/page/Farmers-Market/pid/10554


Framingham Farmers Market

The Centre Green, 60 Edgell Rd, Framingham, MA 01701
Thursday, 12-5:30pm
Highlights: grass-feed meats, organic produce
http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/FMFM_MARKET4.aspx?MKTID=29


Jamaica Plain Farmers Market

Bank of America parking lot,
Saturday, 12-3pm
Highlights: honey, Ugly Sauce, bedding plans
http://jamaicaplainfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/


Lexington Farmers' Market

Lexington Center, corner of Massachusetts Avenue, Woburn Street, and Fletcher Avenue
Tuesday, 2-6:30pm
Highlights: live music, organic butter, grass-fed meat
http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/


Malden Farmers Market

City Hall Plaza, 200 Pleasant St, Malden, MA
Tuesday, 3-6pm
Highlights: sustainable vegetables, crafts
http://www.maldenchamber.org/site/misc/farmers-market/


Medford Farmers Market

Medford Square behind City Hall
Thursday, 3-7pm
Highlights: candy, flowers, coffee
http://www.medfordfarmersmarket.org/


Melrose Sally Frank's Farmers' Market

First United Methodist Church, 645 Main street, Melrose, MA
Thursday, 2-7pm
Highlights: live music, seafood
http://melrosefarmersmarket.org/


Milton Farmers Market

Town Park in Milton Village, Wharf Street off Adams Street
Thursday, 1-6pm
Highlights: sweet treats, sauces, free-range meats
http://www.americantowns.com/ma/milton/organization/milton-farmers-market

 

Needham Farmers Market

First Parish in Needham, 23 Dedham Street, Needham, MA
Sunday, 1-5pm
Highlights: Artisan breads and cheeses
http://www.needhamfarmersmarket.org/

Newton Farmers Markets

Cold Spring Park Farmers Market
1200 Beacon Street, Newton, MA
Tuesday, 1:30-6pm
Highlights: Olive Oils, Popovers, plants
http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/programs/farmers.asp

American Legion Post 440 Farmers Market
295 California Street, Newton, MA
Friday, 12-5pm
Highlights: Goat cheese, eggs, jellies
http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/programs/farmers.asp

 

Somerville Farmers Markets

Davis Square Farmers Market
Corner of Herbert Street and Day Street, Somerville, MA
Wednesday, 12-6pm
Highlights: turkey, organic produce
http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/FMFM_MARKET1.aspx?MKTID=63

Union Square Farmers Market
Union Square Plaza, corner of Prospect Street and Washington Street
Saturday, 9-1pm
Highlights: pesto, Asian greens, free-range meats
http://unionsquaremain.org/food/farmers-market/


Roslindale Farmers' Market

Adams Park, Roslindale Village
Saturday, 9am-1:30pm
Highlights: sauces, handcrafted items, kids' activities
http://www.roslindale.net/farmersmarket/


Waltham Farmers Market

Sovereign Bank parking lot, Corner of Main Street and Moody Street
Saturday, 9:30am-2:30pm
Highlights: African specialty produce, handbags, pasta, sauces
http://walthamfarmersmarket.org/


Wellesley Farmers' Market

Washington St (Rte 16) parking area at Whole Foods Market.
Highlights: pickles, farmstead cheeses
Thursday, 2-6pm
http://www.masshort.org/Wellesley-Farmers-Market

Winchester Farmers Market

Town Common between Laraway Road, Church Street, and Waterfield Road
Saturday, 9:30-1:30pm
http://www.winchesterfarmersmarket.org/


Woburn Farmers' Market

Spence Farms, 41 Wyman Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Sunday, 10am-2pm
Highlights: lobster, artisan gallery, acres of room for kids to run
https://sites.google.com/site/spencefarm1/farmers-market


Do you know about other Farmers' Markets in the Boston area?  Let us know. Post a comment. 

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  1. MarcoJune 14, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Hello, I would like to make a correction to the Harvard Allston Farmers’ Market. The correct link to it is this: http://edportal.harvard.edu/news/harvard-allston-farmers-market

    Thanks for the correction!

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