Local Farmers Markets in Full Swing for the Season

During the summertime in these parts, you don’t have to go far to shop local. In addition to being able to visit a wealth of farms right in our neighborhoods, local farmers’ markets are becoming a community gathering event, not only offering locally grown produce, but also showcasing locally made goods and local nonprofits as well. August 6-12 is National Farmers Market week, and why not celebrate by stopping by some of these locations?
• Ashland Farmers Market, 125 Front Street, Ashland, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each Saturday through October 7. To sign up for eNewsletters of weekly events or to purchase a gift certificate, visit www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org.
• Franklin Farmers’ Market, Fridays, through October 27, at the Franklin Town Common, 12-6 p.m. For Information on how to become a vendor at the Franklin Farmers Market, please contact Cynthia Garboski of Grateful Farm at c.garboski@gratefulfarm.com or (508) 423-6818. Weekly space is available to nonprofit community groups by reservation only. Visit www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com for more details.
• Medway Farmers Market, https://www.facebook.com/themedwayfarmersmarket, located at Medway V.F.W. Post 1526, 123 Holliston Street, Medway. Open Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., through October. Call (281) 910-0990 for information on becoming a vendor or follow them on Facebook.
• Medfield Farmers’ Market, located on the grounds of the First Parish historic meeting house at 26 North Street in Medfield each Thursday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. through September 28. The Market is supported in part through the generosity of The Needham Bank and the First Parish UU Church. Vendor information and applications are available at www.firstparishmedfield.org. or by email: admin@firstparishmedfield.org.
• Milford Farmers Market, Stacy Middle School, Spruce St., Milford is open Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.until October. Find them on Facebook. Call (508) 369-6430 for information on becoming a vendor.
• Norfolk Farmers’ Market, Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. through October 6, Norfolk Town Commons, 139 Main Street, Norfolk.
• Natick Farmers Market, Natick Center, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Saturday, year-round. Includes a variety of vendors, including Millis’ Tangerini’s and Holliston’s Little Beehive Farm. View www.natickfarmersmarket.com or find Natick Farmers Market on Facebook.