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 5-11 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 6. Visit www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org.
• Franklin Farmers’ Market, Fridays, through October 26, at the Franklin Town Common, 12-6 p.m. 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.
• 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 p.m. For more information, contact susanstromgren@gmail.com.
• Norfolk Farmers’ Market, Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. through October 6, 139 Main St. Norfolk. Find them on Facebook!
• 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.
• Walpole Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., through October, at East Street and Rte. 27, Walpole. Find them on Facebook, #WalpoleFarmersMarketMa