BROCKTON — Farmers markets give residents a chance to buy freshly picked fruits and vegetables bursting with flavor. And they give area farmers a chance to sell their produce directly to the public.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Brockton-area farmers markets often sell a lot more than just locally grown produce. At some markets, you can find meat and dairy products, baked goods, handmade crafts and prepared foods. Other markets offer live music, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities and food trucks.
The Brockton Farmers Market, which has a new location this year, even features visits from baby goats.
Here are some Brockton-area farmers markets offering a variety of brightly-colored, freshly picked produce and a whole lot more.
BROCKTON
Where and when: Brockton Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, June 7 through Oct. 25, adjacent to City Hall plaza, 45 School St., on VFW Parkway.
Vendors: Freitas Farm, Barbosa Family Farm, Souza Family Farm, LaFleur’s Wildflower Honey, Roxanne’s Garden Center, Mai Asia Vegetables, Mig’s Dogs and Glorify Glow
What else? In addition to all the locally-produced fruits and vegetables and other items, there will be cooking demonstrations by UMass Extension Nutrition Education and children’s activities.
Visit www.brocktonfarmersmarket.com for more information.
CARVER
Where and when: Carver Farmers Market at Shurtleff Park on Main Street, across from Town Hall, is open noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, June 9 through Oct. 27.
What’s for sale? The market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, meat, flowers, baked goods, handmade goods and soap.
What else? Live music is also performed every week.
Visit www.facebook.com/CarverFarmersMarket for more information.
EASTON
Where and when: Langwater Farm, 215 Washington St., hosts a summer farmers market from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, May 2 through Oct. 24, with local farmers as well as family-owned businesses.
Vendors: Vendors vary weekly, and will include Jordan Brothers, Dozy dOATS, Bay Road Bakery and Lady Sunshine Coffee.
Visit langwaterfarm.com/langwater-farmers-market for information.
HANOVER
Where and when: Hanover Farmers Market is held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Sunday of each month (May through November) at Hanover High School, 287 Cedar St.
Vendors: Some of the vendors will include Feitas Farm, Stargazer Hollow Family Farm and Water Street Flower Farm, Daddy’s Homegrown, Mom on the Go, Sweetie’s Shaved Ice and What the Pickles.
What they offer: The market will include items from farmers and growers, meat, prepared foods, baked goods, and artisans, live music and entertainment.
For a complete list of vendors, visit thehanoverfarmersmarket.com
KINGSTON
Where and when: The Kingston Farmer’s Market Inc. is a non-profit organization hosting monthly farmers markets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month, from May 5 through Oct. 6, at Gray’s Beach Park.
Vendors: Vendors include local growers and farmers, bakeries, local food-centered businesses and local artisans.
What else? In addition to the vendors, the market will have music, children’s activities and food trucks.
Visit www.farmersmarketkingston.com
RANDOPLH
Where and when: Randolph Farmers and Artisans Market is held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month, June through Sept. 8, at Joseph J. Hart Memorial Park, 240 North St., bringing local farmers, artisans and music together for the community.
What they offer: There will be “an array of vendors offering goodies for every taste and style,” according to the market’s Facebook page. “From handmade crafts to unique treasures, there’s something for everyone.”
What else? A DJ will also be playing music throughout the day.
Visit www.randolphicc.com/farmers-artisans-market.
WEST BRIDGEWATER
Where and when: West Bridgewater Farmers Market is held on the green at the First Church, 29 Howard St., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every other Tuesday, June 11 through Sept. 24. Remaining dates are July 9 and 23, Aug. 13 and 27, Sept. 10 and 24.
Vendors: Vendors include Vineyard Farm and Mulberry Farm Fresh Cut Flowers.
Visit www.facebook.com/WBFarmersMarket/
Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today.
