New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
It’s that time of year where spring transitions to summer and local farmers offer their harvest to the public. South Coast Massachusetts residents are fortunate to have 12 farmers markets in New Bedford, Fairhaven, Dartmouth, Westport, Acushnet, Rochester, Mattapoisett and Fall River. Supporting local farmers not only supports the local economy, but it’s also the healthier way to bring produce to your table. I detailed the benefits of buying local produce in my Silverbrook Farm CSA article.
Below is a list of the local farmers markets. This data was pulled from the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets website where you can find a farmers market anywhere in Massachsuetts. If you have details on any of these farmers markets please post a comment and I’ll add it to the article. Buy fresh, buy local!
New Bedford Farmers Markets
New Bedford/Downtown Farmers Market
New Bedford Public Library front steps
Thursdays, July 12 to October 25, 2012 2:00pm to 6:00PM
New Bedford/Clasky Common Farmers Market
Pleasant Street, between Pope and Pearl Streets
Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, July 7 – October 27, 2012 EBT Accepted
New Bedford/Brooklawn Park Farmers Market
Brooklawn Park, Ashley Blvd Entrance east of Carlisle Street
Mondays, 2:00 pm – 6:00pm, July 9 – Oct 29, 2012
More details on New Bedford Farmers Markets here.
Fairhaven Farmers Market
Main Street and Route 6, Fairhaven, MA
Sundays, 1:00pm-4:00pm, June 19 – October 2011
Dartmouth Farmers Market
351 Elm Street, St Peters Church Parking Lot
Fridays, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, June 1 – Sept 28, 2012
Westport Farmers Market
931 Main Road, Westport Grange
Saturdays, 8:30 am – 1:00, July 2 – October 1, 2011
Acushnet Farmers Market
186 Leonard Street, Acushnet, MA
Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm, June 30th through October
Fall River Farmers Markets
Fall River/Kennedy Park Farmers Market
Kennedy Park
Saturdays, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm, May 12 – November 24, 2012
Fall River/Lou Sevin Square Farmers Market
Lou Sevin Square, Old 2nd Street
Thursdays, July 7 to September 30, 2011 11:00am – 6:00pm
Fall River/Ruggles Park Farmers Market
Ruggles Park
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, June 6 – November 28. 2012
EBT available
Rochester/Mattapoisett Farmers Market
Old Rochester Junior High School, 135 Marion Rd.
Tuesdays, April 26 – October 18, 2011, 3 – 6 pm
Taunton Farmers Market
Parking lot behind City Hall, Spring Street
Thursdays, 11:00am-4:00 pm, July 7 – Oct 27, 2011
We also post a list of local Markets. Check it our on our website. http://www.ediblecommunities.com/southshore/farmers-markets/farmersmarkets2011.htm
Acushnet Farmers Market will be open Saturday September 29th from 9 to 1 and then will close for the winter. Fresh eggs are available all winter at Stone Bridge Farm.