Farmers' Market

Celebrate the Fruits of Our Ocean @ Dorchester Winter Farmers Market! | rescheduled to March 10

Submitted by Rosanne Foley on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 9:39am

All are invited to Celebrate the Fruits of Our Ocean at the Dorchester Farmers Market on Sunday, March 10, 12pm to 4pm, at the Codman Square Great Hall, 6 Norfolk St, Dorchester, MA
Come and Celebrate the Fruits of Our Ocean!
¡Celebrar los frutos de nuestro mar!
Selebre Fwi ki nan lanmè nou an
Celebrar os frutos do nosso mar
Kỷ niệm Quả biển của chúng tôi
Discover the variety of fresh local seafood available at Boston farmers markets, see local chefs in action cooking their favorite seafood recipes, sample delicious dishes prepared fresh. >> Read More

Summer Farmers' Markets in Dorchester

Submitted by AVerma on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 11:09am

Summer is arriving and that means the return of farmers' markets throughout Dorchester! See below for a list of farmers' markets in and around Dorchester. Keep in mind, all of these farmers' markets accept EBT!

Ashmont/Peabody Square Farmers' Market - at Ashmont T Station - July 6-October 19 - Fridays 3:00PM-7:00PM >> Read More

Dorchester Winter Farmers' Market, Mar 25

Submitted by alyssakeil on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 4:07pm

This Sunday, March 25th:  Dorchester Goes Green--GreenDorchester sponsors.  Bootstrap Composting will be on hand again.  Massages from 1-3 p.m.

Every week, the Farmers' Market will now have information about building jobs and trades every week. The Building Pathways Program and the Sheet Metal Workers will be at the market with information about apprentice program opportunities!

And, every week in March, the market will also feature fresh fish from Red's Best Seafood! >> Read More

Thanksgiving Farmers Market Nov. 22

Submitted by alyssakeil on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 2:09pm

On Tuesday, November 22, there will be a Farmers Market event taking place on Tuesday, November 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dudley Green House, 11 Brook Ave, Roxbury, MA. Come to support The Food Project and local food production! For more information about the Food Project's Build a Garden Program, click here.

 

The Food Project will be offering their last field veggies of the year - stock up on potatoes, leeks, winter squash, salad greens and many more favorites for your Thanksgiving dinner. The youth will be serving a delicious squash soup and have planned children's activities. Stop by to wish your neighbors a happy Thanksgiving!

Bowdoin Geneva Farmers' Market Harvest Festival, Oct. 27

Submitted by GreenDorchester on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 1:19pm

Bowdoin Geneva Farmers MarketOn Thursday October 27, from 3 to 6 p.m., join in the fun at the Bowdoin Geneva 2d Annual Harvest Festival, featuring:

  • the Last Farmers’ Market of the Season! (Remember: WIC farmers’ market coupons expire 10/31)
  • Free Pumpkins & Pumpkin Decorating
  • Face Painting
  • Healthy Halloween Prizes for the best costume!
  • Games & Music

At the Bowdoin Street Health Center, 230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester

For more information, please contact: 617-754-0026, bgfarmersmkt@gmail.com

(Remember: WIC farmers’ market coupons expire 10/31)
Last Farmers’ Market of the Season! 
(Remember: WIC farmers’ market coupons expire 10/31)
Free Pumpkins & Pumpkin Decorating
Face Painting
Healthy Halloween Prizes (Wear your costume!)
Games & Music

Music @ the Ashmont Farmers' Market, Sept 30

Submitted by GreenDorchester on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 12:13pm

Enjoy music at the September 30, 2011 Ashmont / Peabody Square Farmers Market!

The Pan United Steel Drum Orchestra will provide the musical theme for the farmers' market this Friday, performing starting at 5 p.m.

Market vendors include Spring Brook Farm of Littleton, Langwater Farm of North Easton, and Dorchester's own Cedar Grove Gardens and Dot-2-Dot Cafe! Representatives from the Dorchester Environmental Health Coalition (DEHC) will also be there as usual, with interesting information and freebies.

The market runs every Friday, 3 - 7 PM through October 14 on the Ashmont Station Plaza. It accepts SNAP/Food Stamp benefits, WIC and Senior Nutrition coupons. SNAP shoppers can get up to $20 worth of veggies at half price through the Boston Bounty Bucks program!

Opera at the Open Market, Sep. 16

Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:20am
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Boston Opera Collaborative presents "Opera goes to Market," a concert series celebrating the union of food and music. During September at local farmers' markets explore how opera is a part of everyday life. These concerts were made possible through funding from the Free for All Concert Fund. They will be held:

Thursday, September 15, from noon to 3 p.m., at Boston Public Market, South Station.
Friday, September 16, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Ashmont/Peabody Market in Dorchester.
Sunday, September 18, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Harvard Square Market in Cambridge.

Ashmont Farmer Market Bash, Jul. 29

Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 2:15pm

Ashmont Farmers' Market (Photo By Vicki Rugo)Come to the liveliest Ashmont farmers' market Friday ever on July 29! In addition to fresh veggies, plants, honey, bread & pastries, the market will have: Folk & Bluegrass music by The Pork Choppers (3 to 5 p.m.); bike inspections by the Boston Cyclists' Union, with discount coupons for purchases at Ashmont Cycles; and healthy recipes and samples from UMass Extension Service.

Vendors include Spring Brook Farm of Littleton, Langwater Farm of North Easton, and Dorchester's own Cedar Grove Gardens and Dot-2-Dot Cafe! The market runs every Friday, 3 - 7 p.m. through mid-October on the Ashmont Station Plaza. (Photo Credit: Vicki Rugo)

Codman Square Farmers' Market Kick Off Event, Jul. 21

Submitted by JoelWool on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 9:39am

Food and fun descend upon Codman Square! Come to Codman Commons (corner of Washington St. & Talbot Ave.) for the Codman Square Farmers' Market Kick Off Event! The kickoff, which begins at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2011, features food demonstrations; presentations from community members, youth and elected officials; resource tables; entertainment and of course the market itself!

Vendors include Silverbrook Farm a co-op of 6 farms which grows sustainable crops without herbicides or pesticides in Dartmouth, MA; and Iggy's Bread of the World, which bakes old-world, breads fresh, every day, using the organic, natural ingredients.

Dorchester House Farmers' Market Opens, Jun. 28

Submitted by JoelWool on Fri, 06/24/2011 - 4:36pm

SOS FarmDorchester House Multi-Service Center is proud to welcome two local agricultural groups with social missions back to its weekly farmers market in Fields Corner. The market will provide locally grown produce and information on nutrition, food stamps, WIC and other community organizations to the Dorchester Community. The Dorchester House Farmers Market will be held on Ellet Street next to the health center on Dorchester Avenue. The Market is open every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and opens on Tuesday, June 28! Check out "Serving Ourselves" Farm and reVision Urban Farm after the break! >> Read More

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