Our family loves farmers' markets because we love living locally! They are a great place to pick up lots of local produce, but there are also always lots of other local vendors - crafters, bakeries, and more! Many of the markets on the South Shore also offer fun, free kids activities and they are often cheaper than supermarkets because you cut out the middle man. Plus, visiting the farmers' market can easily become educational when you start talking about where our food comes from, how it is grown, etc. Chat with a vendor and they would be happy to give your child a mini lesson in their specialty!
Tips for shopping at Farmers' Markets
- Bring your own bags. Many vendors provide bags, but reusable is best.
- Ask questions! There are lots of options at farmers markets - organic, conventional, hyper-local (like us), or from a wider regional farm. Ask lots of questions and get what's important to you.
- Bring cash. A lot of vendors accept credit/debit cards, but not all. Make sure you have some cash on hand (small bills is best) so that you aren't limited in which vendors you can purchase from. I like to give my girls a few dollars to purchase whatever vegetable or fruit they would like to buy. They are often much more likely to try something new if they picked it out and purchased it.
- Have fun!
Abington Farmers' Market
{2016 information coming soon!}
Cohasset Farmers' Market
Special Spring Market - Saturday, May 21st from 9AM - 1PM
Thursdays from 2PM - 6PM
Thursdays from 2PM - 6PM
June 9th - September 29th
Location - Cohasset Common, 41 Highland Street, Cohasset
For more information visit - www.cohassetfarmersmarket.com
Hingham Farmers’ Market
Saturdays from 10AM – 2PM
May 7th - November 19th
Location – Bathing Beach, 96 Otis Road, Hingham Harbor
For more information visit - hinghamfarmersmarket.org
Marshfield Farmers' Market - Summer Series
Final Spring Market - Saturday, May 21st from 10AM - 2PM
Fridays from 2PM - 6PM
June 3rd - October 14th
Location - Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield
For more information visit - www.marshfieldfair.org/fm.htm
Scituate Farmers' Market
Wednesdays from 3PM - 7PM
June 22nd - October
Location - St. Mary's Church Parking Lot, Scituate Harbor
For more information visit - scituatefarmersmarket.com
