Winchester Farmers Market opens June 12

Winchester Farmers Market opens on June 12 with a larger number of vendors and, like last year, in the parking area between the Jenks Center and Hope Christian Church and across from Town Hall. The market will be open every Saturday through the end of October from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) customers are welcome and SNAP purchases will be matched up to $15/purchase/day thanks to generous donations to Anna’s Fund.

HEALTH GUIDELINES Covid restrictions have eased but some guidelines remain in place to provide a safe and friendly experience for all.

• The 9:30 to 10:00 period will be prioritized for seniors and other vulnerable individuals.
• Masks are optional, but please consider wearing one to protect those who are not yet vaccinated.
• Unvaccinated individuals are encouraged to continue wearing masks, in line with CDC and Massachusetts advisories.
• Hand sanitizer for your use will continue to be offered at the market.
• There will be a perimeter around the market with one entrance and one exit.

VENDORS Thirty full- and part-time vendors will be at the market this season. The part-time vendor schedule can be found on the Winchester Farmers Market website and in our weekly newsletters.

Part-time Vendors

• Craft Hot Sauce with hot sauces from “Angry Goat” to “Volcanic Pepper”
• Del Sur with popular Argentinian-style empanadas
• Drive-By Pies with both sweet and savory pies
• Grateful Tastes with jams and preserves made with hyper-local ingredients
• House Bear Brewing with a variety of meads
• Ledgenear Farm with Vermont maple syrup
• Native Colombian Foods with Colombian roasted coffee beans
• Red’s Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats with cold and creamy dog treats
• Simply Biscotti with biscotti in a variety of flavors
• Suenos Artisanal Chocolate with handmade chocolates from heirloom cacao varieties
• Sweets Bakery with cakes and cupcakes
• Treats 617 with yummy cookies
• WeCo Hospitality with prepared and delivered meals: “We solve dinner”
• Yego Coffee with light, medium, and dark Rwandan roasted coffee beans
• Zen Bear Foods with bold, spicy, and sweet sauces, spices, and condiments
• Zserbo Bakery with baked goods with Hungarian and Caribbean influences

Full-time Vendors

• Amir’s Natural Foods with traditional Middle Eastern prepared foods
• Boston Sword & Tuna with not-to-miss seafoods
• Copicut Farms with eggs and pasture-raised beef, pork, and poultry
• Drew’s Stews with prepared soups, stews, and spreads: “Hot soup is cool!”
• EL Silvia Farms with fruits and vegetables
• Flats Mentor Farm with Asian vegetables
• Grace Food Labs with vegetables and farm products
• Kandeel with chai tea and Indian vegetables
• La Dolda with handmade Italian dried pasta
• Lanni Orchards with fruits and vegetables
• Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery with artisan breads and pastries
• OMG Bakery with bagels, English muffins, and challah bread
• Wright Locke Farm 2 Go with cheese, mushrooms, and kombucha
• Wright Locke Farm with organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers

“We are looking forward to a great season with an exciting lineup of vendors,” says Fred Yen, Market Manager.

Founded in 2008, the market serves Winchester and surrounding communities by bringing fresh produce from local farms, and providing opportunities for musicians, artisans, businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations to participate. Learn more by visiting our website.