From supporting sustainable practices to fostering connections with local vendors, a trip to the farmers' market is an investment in flavor, community, and a healthier Cape Cod.
Some benefits of exploring the local produce in your community include:
Farm-to-Table Freshness: Nothing beats the taste of fresh produce, and it doesn’t get much fresher than the farmers’ markets. Imagine the taste of a tomato still warm from the sun or the vibrant, juicy sweetness of a strawberry fresh off the vine. Local summer produce is the stuff of dreams!
Meal-Planning Made Easy: Here on the Cape, you can find a vast array of foods at the Farmers’ Markets: fruits and veggies, seafood, baked goods, and pantry staples like honey and spices. The wide range of offerings makes it easy to plan a healthy, beautiful dinner and get high-quality ingredients all in one stop.
Environmental Responsibility: Local produce travels shorter distances than those in our supermarkets, which reduces their carbon footprint. Additionally, many local farmers promote sustainable growing practices which can help preserve the Cape’s local charm.
Community Connection: Farmers’ Markets provide a slower approach to some of your weekly routine, allowing for conversations between neighbors and education about sustainable growing practices or baking tips and other learning opportunities.
If you are looking for a fun outing in the next few weeks, head to one of the Farmers’ Markets! You will be rewarded with exceptional flavors, support your local community, and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable Cape. With markets operating throughout the week, there is always a chance to experience the magic of farm-fresh goodness.
Find a non-exhaustive list of some of the local farmers markets:
Monday
Truro Educational Farmers’ Market
June 3-August 26
Hours: 8am-12pm
Veteran’s Field: 20 Truro Center Road (next to the Post Office)
Tuesday
Sandwich Farmers’ Market
June 18-October 15
Hours: 9am-12pm
NEW LOCATION: The Sagamore 1131 Sandwich Road (Route 6A)
Chatham Farmers’ Market
May 14-October 22
Hours: 3-6pm
Lady of Grace Catholic Church 57 Highland Avenue (Route 137)
Wednesday
Wellfleet Farmers’ Market
May 22-October 16
Hours: 8am-12pm
The Grove at the Congregational Church 200 Main Street
Thursday
Bass River Farmers’ Market
June 13-September 5
Hours: 9am-1pm
311 Old Main Street
Falmouth Farmers’ Market
May 30-October 17
Hours: 12-5pm
Bigelow Marine Park 180 Scranton Avenue
Harwich Farmers’ Market
July 11-August 29
Hours: 3-6pm
204 Sisson Road
Friday
Osterville Farmers’ Market
June 14-October 11
Hours: 9am-1pm
Osterville Historical Museum 155 West Bay Road
CapeAbilities Pop-Up Market
Late June through the Summer
Hours: 1-4pm
In the parking lot of CapeAbilities Thrift Shop
316 Route 28
Saturday
Bass River Farmers’ Market
June 15-September 7
Hours: 9am-1pm
311 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth
Orleans Farmers’ Market (Year-Round)
Summer: May 4-September 7
Hours: 8am-12pm
Fall/Winter: September 14-November 18
Hours: 9am-12pm
21 Old Colony Way, Orleans
Winter 2024/Spring 2025:
December 7-April 26
Hours: 10am-12pm
Inside at 44 Main Street
Provincetown Educational Farmers’ Market
May 18 – October 26
Hours: 9am-1pm
Ryder Street next to Town Hall
Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market
May 25-October 12
Hours: 8:30am-12:30pm
Upper Cambridge St + North Union St
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