Union Square Main Streets with The City of Somerville and The Federation of Massachusetts Farmers’ Markets brings the Union Square Farmers Market each Saturday throughout the summer and early autumn. The market showcases Massachusetts grown produce, greens, fruits and berries, seedlings, herbs, fresh cut flowers and baked goods.

Payment accepted:  Cash, Union Sq Market Tokens, Farmers Market WIC coupons

 

Farmers Market Vendors

Kimball Fruit Farm (Pepperell, MA) – IPM farm with full range of tree fruit, berries and vegetables
Parker Farm (Lunenberg, MA) – Full range of vegetables and greens
Nicewicz Family Farm (Bolton, MA) – IPM orchard with full range of tree fruit, berries and corn
Drumlin Farm (Lincoln, MA) – Full range of vegetables, drop cherries, cut flowers and pesto
B&R Artisan Breads (Framingham, MA)  – Bakery with fresh baked breads including baguettes, brioche, cookies, croissants, multigrain, olive, rye and sourdough
Cook’s Farm Orchard (Brimfield, MA) – IPM orchard and berries, baked goods and jams
Yang Family Vegetables (Fitchburg, MA) – Hmong farmers specializing in Asian greens
Stillman's Farm (Lunenburg, MA) – Fresh cut flowers and pasture/free range and hormone free meats including lamb, turkey, pork, chicken and beef

Herb Lyceum at Gilson's (Groton, MA) - Potted herbs and flowers, soap, honey

Taza Chocolate (Somerville, MA) - Stone ground chocolate from organically grown cacao beans direct from small farmer cooperatives made in our neighborhood factory

Siraco Sharpening Service (Somerville, MA)- Sharpening services of kitchen knives, garden tools. Every Second and Fourth Saturday only

 

 

Top Ten Tips for Milking the Most from the Farmers Market

 

Music at the Market

Would you like to perform at the Union Square Farmers Market this season? We're looking for folks to bring family-friendly fun such as acoustic music or other performances such as juggling and stilt walking, magic, martial arts demonstrations, hula hoops and jump rope, etc. Contact Tara Vance for more information at market@unionsquaremain.org

 

Calendar

July 19	Music by Muse Stew. After the market head over to Davis Sq for the Somerville Arts Council's ArtBeat. This year's theme is Green
July 26	Music by Bill Moschella Jr Information on the City of Somerville Open Space Plan for Union Square Shape Up Somerville healthy choices information
August 2	Music of drums and beats and martial arts demo by Shabu Aikido After the market return for the Somerville Arts Council's ArtsUnion festival Mixology
August 9	Music by Josh Noone and band Plants from the Community Growing Center and Groundwork Somerville
August 16	Music by Random Chants acapella group and  Damian Shiner Alternative Health Day welcomes area providers including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs, martial arts and more
August 23	Kids in Motion Day with performances by Gina Dance Company and more
August 30	Music by Kirsten and Dave
September 6	Music by the Pixie Sticks Presentation on public transit from STEP After the market is the Somerville Arts Council's ArtsUnion Rock n Roll Yard Sale

 

THIS MONTH AT MARKET: Grown in Somerville Booth applications now being accepted for the 2008 season. We welcome local growers and organizations to apply for the one day space at the market. EVENTS: Got an idea for a special event at the market? We're looking to gather businesses and organizations for special theme days on Alternative Health, Climate Change, Public Transportation/Pedestrian issues and more.  Contact Community Facilitator Tara Vance with your ideas or to participate. PRODUCE: For June Beets, carrots, peas, greens, lettuce, radishes, raspberries, asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, herbs, green onions, vegetable starts (seedlings), cut flowers   For July & August Corn, apples, beans, beets, blackberries, cabbage, cucumbers, cherries, eggplant, escarole, green onions, kale, leeks, lettuce, melons,  peas, peaches, peppers, plums, radishes, raspberries, spinach,  summer squash, tomatoes, zucchini   September & October apples, beans, beets, blackberries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, escarole, kale, leeks, lettuce, melons, nectarines, onions, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, raspberries, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips