The Watertown Farmers’ Market returns on June 7 and in 2018 they market will open earlier and go later.
Once again, the Farmers’ Market will be held on the green at the Arsenal on the Charles (Corner of Arsenal Street and Kingsbury Avenue) in front of Panera Bread. The market will be open an extra hour — opening half an hour earlier and running half an hour later than last year.
The market will features entertainment, and will have tables featuring community groups. Organizers seek more entertainers, community groups and would like volunteers (see details below).
The market runs from June 7 to Oct. 18, 2018, rain or shine, and will close at 6 p.m. after Labor Day).
Organizers sent out the following information:
Mark Your Calendars!
Watertown Farmers’ Market Opening Day!
Thursday, June 7th, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars – Opening Day for the Watertown Farmers’ Market is Thursday, June 7th!
The new season comes with so much good news including the addition of exciting new vendors, extended market hours from 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., and more! We’ve been busy getting ready and are oh so eager to see what this new season will bring! We look forward to once again spending Thursday afternoons together while shopping for fresh, delicious food from our local farmers.
Find us on the front green at the corner of Arsenal Street and Kingsbury Avenue Bring the whole family or stop by for an afternoon break to enjoy the very best of local farms and specialty food. We look forward to sharing all the exciting news as Opening Day approaches! See you in two weeks!
Call for Entertainers, Local Community Groups, and Volunteers to the Watertown Farmers’ Market!
Do you love farmers’ markets as much as we do? We need YOU to be part of the dynamic Watertown Farmers’ Market!
Entertainment: The Watertown Farmers’ Market is looking for quality musicians who can add to the fun, vibrant atmosphere on market days. Limited spots remaining! If interested, email watertownmarket@gmail.com, and send one or two samples of past performances.
Volunteers: We love our market volunteers and could not manage without them. Come join the fun! We are looking for volunteers to assist at the manager’s tent, host educational/craft activities for special events, help with outreach, and more! Email watertownmarket@gmail.com to get in touch!
Community Groups: The Watertown Farmers’ Market welcomes local community groups to share information and provide activities that are in alignment with our mission and guiding principles. We provide the tent, table, and space and the opportunity is free! Email watertownmarket@gmail.com to fill out an application.
I saw a news story a few months ago about how some people were buying wholesale food and bringing it to farmers markets to sell. What are the requirements and verifications done to sell at the Watertown market?