East Boston Farmers Market Summer 2026

Join us in Central Square Park
Every Wednesday from July to October!

When: Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:30 pm, July 8th through October 28th (October hours 3:00–6:00 pm) 

Where: Central Square Park (across from Liberty Shopping Center, 200 Border Street)

Click here for information about our winter farmers’ market!

Join us this season for:

• Healthy and local food
• Summer Eats: Free meals for kids!
• Power of Produce (POP) Club: nutrition incentive program for kids
• Community information and resources
• Art & music
• Fun & wellness activities for the whole family!

The East Boston Farmers Market is proud to promote the health of our customers, farm workers, and the Earth by offering sustainably grown produce, meat, and eggs. Our farmers use organic or integrated pest management methods, and their animals are pasture-raised and fed non-GMO grain that is tested for pesticides and herbicides. Come join us to eat healthy and support the local economy and our environment!

Follow the Farmers Market on social to stay in the loop: Facebook & Instagram

 

Vendors & Community Partners 2026:

• Check back soon for our 2026 vendors!

We also feature many local organizations throughout the season at our market who provide important services to the community:

• Stay home if you are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19.
• You are welcome to take additional precautions to feel safe and comfortable.

Paying for Your Produce

Cash, debit, credit cards, and payments by app are accepted. Other acceptable forms of payment include: WIC coupons, Senior coupons, SNAP/food stamps/EBT, and P-EBT. Vouchers and coupons for shopping at farmers markets are available for qualified families:

• Healthy Incentives Program. SNAP/EBT customers receive a dollar-for-dollar match each month when they use their SNAP card to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, farm stands, mobile markets, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs statewide. Each month, SNAP households of 1-2 receive $40, households of 3-5 receive $60, and households of 6 or more receive $80 in HIP benefits to purchase local produce. SNAP users only need to keep a minimum of $0.01 on their card to access their full HIP benefits each month! Learn how HIP works here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/healthy-incentives-program-hip
• WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program. WIC supports farmers as well as good nutrition through the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. WIC Farmers Market coupons may be used at the East Boston Farmers Market on fresh, uncut fruits and vegetables.
• Senior Farmers Market Coupons. Eligible seniors can contact the senior agency that serves their town to find out when and where Senior Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed. Senior Farmers Market coupons may be used on fresh, uncut fruits and vegetables and honey.
• Office of Food Justice Farmers Market Coupon Program. The City of Boston’s OFJ Coupons are pre-distributed each month to eligible recipients and expire at the end of the month. Coupons can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, herbs, veggie seeds and seedlings, meat, fish, dairy, eggs, dried goods, baked goods, honey, and maple syrup.

Becoming a Vendor

The East Boston Farmers Market is accepting applications from farmers and producers located within a 100-mile radius of East Boston, with an emphasis on healthy foods. To apply, please contact the Market Manager, at farmersmarket@neighborhealth.com.

About the East Boston Farmers Market

Organized and operated by NeighborHealth, the East Boston Farmers Market is a convenient, affordable source for fresh fruit and vegetables. Our vibrant community has roots in the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Our Farmers Market is an excellent source for the greens, herbs, fruits, and vegetables of all our traditions: tomatoes, corn and beans, hot peppers and amaranth, hierba mora, and papalo, water spinach and bok choy, pea tendrils, scallions and Asian mustard, collard greens, cilantro, peaches and apples, Italian and sweet Thai basil. Our farmers take pride in their locally grown crops so that you can have the freshest and best produce for your family’s table. Your good health matters!

For more information about the East Boston Farmers Market, contact Kelsey Briggs, Market Manager, at 617-981-3463 or farmersmarket@neighborhealth.com.

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Looking for kitchen inspiration? Check out the delicious recipes in our cookbook, Healthy Latino Cooking!

 

Thank you to this season’s sponsors!