Your Guide To The South Shore's Best Winter Farmers Markets of 2025
Just because the cold weather is here doesn't mean that the farmers market season is over!
Just because the cold weather is here doesn't mean that the farmers market season is over! Although summer is the first season that comes to mind when it comes to fresh produce and local products, don't let the weather fool you, winter is a great time to check out your local farmers market. So grab your reusable bag, check out this list, and head out to the nearest farmers' market to enjoy a day of community, discovery, and fun!
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Hingham Farmers Market
The Hingham Farmers Market, which prides itself on being the third oldest farmers market in Massachusetts, is returning for another year of locally produced food and handcrafted treasures. Returning on Saturday, January 4th, and continuing through March 39th, the Hingham Farmers Market is being hosted at the Wompatuck State Park Visitors Center on Saturdays from 10 am until 1 pm.
WHERE: Wompatuck State Park Visitor Center
WHEN: Saturdays from January 4th until March 29th
TIME: 10 am - 1 pm
MORE INFO: For the most up-to-date details about the Hingham Farmers Market, visit their website at www.hinghamfarmersmarket.org
Marshfield Farmers Market
The Marshfield Farmer Market is open year-round and hosted on the Marshfield Fairgrounds. During the colder months, from October until May, you'll find this farmers market open on the third Saturday of every month from 10 am until 1 pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds under the Grandstands. Be sure to mark your calendar and bring a friend to this indoor farmers market!
WHERE: 140 Main Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts (under the Grandstands at the Fairgrounds)
WHEN: The third Saturday of the month from October – May
TIME: 10 am – 1 pm
MORE INFO: For the most up-to-date details about the Marshfield Farmers Market, visit their website at www.marshfieldfair.org/farmers-market/general-information/
Plymouth Farmers Market
The Plymouth Farmers Market is making its eagerly anticipated return for the 2025 winter season, bringing a vibrant array of locally made foods and artisanal goods to the community. The market, hosted at the Mayflower Brewing Company (12 Resnik Road), will operate once a month from January through April, offering residents a chance to support local vendors during the winter months. Operating from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM one Thursday each month, the Plymouth Farmers Market offers a cozy, welcoming space for visitors to browse and buy fresh, locally sourced products.
The first market of 2025 will be held on Thursday, January 9th with the event returning monthly until April. The dates of each of Plymouth’s winter farmers markets will be:
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
WHERE: Mayflower Brewing Company (12 Resnik Road, Plymouth)
WHEN: January 9th, February 13th, March 13th, April 10th
TIME: 2 PM - 5 PM
MORE INFO: For the most up-to-date information, visit their website at www.plymouthfarmersmarket.org/.
Weymouth Farmers Market
The Weymouth Farmers Market is set to return for the 2025 winter season, with another year of delicious locally grown and produced food, a variety of handcrafted products, and community fun! "Vendors include locally grown produce, meats, mushrooms, baked goods and breads, honey, dog treats, spices, sauces, artisan crafts, and more," explains the Weymouth Farmers Market. "HIP vendor Barbosa Family Farm will be joining us, and thanks to the generosity of the Weymouth Food Pantry, offer a SNAP match program (doubling EBT dollars up to $20/market.)"
The first market of 2025 will be held on Sunday, January 12th from 10 am until 1 pm, with the event returning monthly until April. The dates of each of Weymouth's winter farmers markets will be:
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Sunday, April 13, 2025
If you're looking to connect with local small business owners and farmers or in need of stocking up on pantry essentials, mark your calendar and swing by the Town Square at the Maria Weston Chapman Middle School (1051 Commercial Street, Weymouth 02189).
WHERE: Chapman Middle School, 1051 Commercial Street, Weymouth
WHEN: January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th
TIME: 10 AM - 1 PM
MORE INFO: For the most up-to-date information, follow the Weymouth Farmers Market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/weymouthmafarmersmarket or check out their website at www.weymouthfarmersmarket.com/.
Falmouth Farmers Market
This farmers market is a bit far from the South Shore, but if you're looking for a day trip to the Cape this is a great final destination to set your sights on! If you're looking to connect with local small business owners and farmers or in need of stocking up on pantry essentials, mark your calendar for Sundays from 12 pm to 3 pm and join the indoor Falmouth Farmers Market hosted at St. Barnabas Church's Great Hall on Main Street.
WHERE: St. Barnabas Church's Great Hall on Main Street, Falmouth
WHEN: January 12th - March 30th, Sundays (No market on January 26th)
TIME: 12 pm - 3 pm
MORE INFO: For the most up-to-date details about the Falmouth Farmers Market, visit their website at https://falmouthfarmersmarket.com/
How To Find A Winter Farmers Market Near You
For those interested in exploring farmers markets beyond the South Shore region, Mass Farmers Markets, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1978, provides a great interactive directory and map of winter markets throughout the state. Visit https://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/winter-markets-new to check it out for yourself and find a farmers market near you.
