Farmers Markets
Shop farmers markets safely and responsibly this season.
Due to COVID-19, farmers markets will be different this year - with masks, new layouts, and social distancing protocols. Markets are required to adhere to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Health’s Order outlining mandatory measures to reduce the exposure of shoppers and market employees to COVID-19.
What you can expect at the market:
- You will be required to wear a mask at all times.
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds when you enter the market. Handwashing stations may be made available at the entrance of most markets.
- Vendors will handle all items for you until payments are made. Point or tell the vendors what you want to purchase.
- Vendors are not allowed to touch reusable bags. Vendors will provide bags for your purchase.
- There will be clear entry and egress points, signage, and floor marks for customers to meet social distancing requirements.
- Social distancing of 6 feet apart will be actively enforced by staff. The number of visitors inside the market will be limited to meet social distancing requirements.
- Vendors are not allowed to provide product samples for tasting.
In addition to the above requirements, the City recommends shoppers adhere to the following guidelines to keep yourself and others healthy.
Shopper Guidelines:
- Stay home if you are sick or if a member of your household is sick.
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds when you enter the market. Handwashing stations may be made available at the entrance of most markets.
- Do not bring reusable bags. Vendors will provide bags.
- Credit cards and contactless payments are preferred.
- Please leave your pets at home.
- Shop alone if possible to support safe social distancing.
- Be prepared to wait.
Some farmers markets allow you to schedule your visit to limit your wait time or pre-order from your favorite vendors. Check out the market’s websites for more information.
Currently Open
Every Monday 12 P.M. to 6 P.M. from May 17 through November 22
Parking Lot at corner of Bishop Allen Drive and Norfolk Street
Offers SNAP Match
Contact: central@massfarmersmarkets.org
Website: http://centralsquarefarmersmarket.org
Every Tuesday 12 P.M. to 6 P.M. from June 15 through October 26*
Harvard Science Center Plaza, Oxford and Kirkland Streets
Offers SNAP Match
Contact: farmersmarket@harvard.edu
Website: https://dining.harvard.edu/farmers-market
* No market on August 25
Every Saturday from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. from June 5 through November 20*
Morse School Parking Lot, Magazine St. and Memorial Drive
Contact: charlesriverfma@gmail.com
Website: https://www.charlesriverfarmersmarket.com/
* No market July 4 and October 17
Every Friday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 P.M & Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M
1 Bennett Street Open year round
Contact: charlesriverfma@gmail.com
Website: https://www.charlesriverfarmersmarket.com/
Offers SNAP,HIP & WIC along with Senior Coupons
SNAP Match Program
SNAP Match doubles the buying power of SNAP (EBT) shoppers at the Central Square Farmers Market, Harvard University Farmers Market, and the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market. Each SNAP shopper is eligible for up to $15 per week in matching benefits, offering $30 in purchases while using only $15 of your SNAP benefits. To receive SNAP Match, please check-in at the Market Managers’ booth.
For a complete list of programs that help to make shopping at Cambridge farmers markets more affordable, including the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) and coupons for seniors and those who receive WIC, please click here.
For More Information
For more information about farmers markets in Cambridge, contact Tracey Joyce at 617/349-4650 or tjoyce@cambridgema.gov.