Farmers markets in the Central Massachusetts/Sturbridge are rich with local foods, culture
Bedford Depot Park, 120 South Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: 781-275-3991
Dates in 2011:
Mondays, 1 – 5:30 p.m.; June 13 - October 17
The Bedford Farmers Market provides a family-friendly community gathering place for consumers to purchase fresh local foods. Products includes home made 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
Dates in 2011:
Fridays; 3-7 p.m.; late June - October
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 live musch, kids’ activities, nearby trails, and historic barn tours.
Hardwick Town Common
Hardwick, MA 01031
Phone: 413-477-6525
Dates in 2011:
Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; June 19 - October 23
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.
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.
Holden Farmers Market
Intersection of routes 122a and 31
Holden, MA
Phone: 508-867-6065
Dates in 2011:
Tuesdays, 3-6:30 p.m., May - October
WIC and senior coupons accepted
New Braintree Farmers Market
Braintree Town Hall Mall on Washington Street
New Braintree, MA
Phone: 508-867-6065
Dates in 2011:
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 11 - October 29
WIC and senior coupons accepted
Pepperell Town Field
Pepperell, MA 01463
Phone: 978-433-0162
Dates in 2011:
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 25 - October 1
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: 508-867-6065
Dates in 2011:
Fridays, 3-7 p.m.; May 13 - October
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.
