15 Years of Freshness: Celebrating Wakefield Farmers Market with an Unbeatable Vendor Lineup!

The Wakefield Farmers Market is excited to announce its 15th anniversary season, opening on June 15 and running every Saturday through October 26. Located at 468 North Avenue, the market will be open from 9 am to 1 pm, rain or shine, showcasing a diverse array of local farmers and vendors and their unique products.

This year's market promises to be a vibrant community hub, offering everything from fresh produce and microgreens to artisanal bread and handcrafted goods. Here's a sneak peek at the vendor lineup you can look forward to:

Produce & Microgreens

Farmer Dave’s - Every week

Farmer Dave’s is a diversified farm north of Boston that grows vegetables and fruit responsibly. They are committed to keeping the community strong and healthy and strive to keep food sustainable and local. 

Flats Mentor Farm featuring Nalee's Farm – 6/29 through 10/26

Delicious Asian Greens such as baby bok choy, water spinach, pea tendrils, and more. Try the stir-fry mix of veggies! Flats Mentor Farm is a CASH-ONLY vendor with great prices.

NEW! F-Word Farm - 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 10/5, 10/19

Small batch craft probiotic vinegar, some specialty produce 

NEW! Giant Gorilla Greens  - 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19 Giant Gorilla Greens is an indoor, vertical farm growing microgreens and herbs

NEW! Hippie Harvest Microgreens - 6/22 , 7/6, 7/20,  8/3,  8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26 Offer 3-4 varieties of fresh microgreens, including broccoli, radish, sunflower, and kohlrabi. Hippie Harvest follows organic principles.

Kelly’s Farm – Every Week

For over 79 years Kelly’s Farm has provided the community with farm fresh fruits and vegetables. It's not summer without Kelly's corn.

NEW! Moonlight Farm - Every week

No pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides on our veggies.

NEW! NH Mushroom Co - Every week

Fresh cultivated & foraged mushrooms, mushroom tinctures, mushroom coffee, dried mushroom powder and soup mixes, mushroom apparel

Meat/Poultry/Eggs:

Lilac Hedge Farm - Every week   

Local, sustainably raised meats, poultry, eggs, cheese and butter

Dairy - Cheese & Ice Cream:

NEW! Decorscoop Ice Cream - 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 9/7, 9/14, 10/5 Ice creams with minimal sugar, zero chemicals, and only the freshest ingredients. Perfect for vegetarians, our egg-free recipes also cater to the vegan community with delectable dairy-free options. 

Life. Love. Cheese  - Bi-weekly 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/7, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26 Cut Artisan Cheese from New England and New York Cheesemakers, Charcuterie from New England Artisans and Composed Grazing Boxes for Snacking.

West River Creamery (Dairy Farm) - 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/24

No rBGH hormones and uses vegetarian rennet in all cheese. The cows are pastured from May through November and they use traditional methods of cheese making from stirring and cutting the curd by hand and then filling molds by hand. They offer a variety of cheeses including goat's milk, plus mustards and pickled veggies.

Seafood:

NEW! Boston Smoked Fish Co  - Bi weekly 6/22, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26 The Boston Smoked Fish Company produces the highest quality smoked fish available using sustainably harvested fish, locally sourced ingredients, and all natural preparation. Smoked fish & Salmon spread.  Smoked salmon, bluefish, haddock, and trout, plus Brewers Crackers.

Roberto’s Seafood  - Every week

Fresh seafood at a great price. This family-owned and run business has the highest standards for its products and customer service.

Artisan Breads:

The Bread Shop - Every week

A local bread shop specializing in artisan breads and morning pastries and their famous cinnamon bun.

Purple Carrot Bread Co - Every week

European Style Hearth Breads that are naturally vegan(breads only), rustic pastries and other types of prepared foods both sweet and savory.  

Hot Foods:

Crepe Du Jour  - Every week

Just like in France! Authentic sweet and savory French crepes made to order with homemade fillings and beautiful healthy vegetables from the farmers markets. Vegetarian and gluten free options.

​Del Sur Natural - Every week

Argentine-style empanadas made with passion and using all natural ingredients. Also available frozen to bake at home

Honey & Maple Syrup:

Grateful Tastes - Every Week

Small batch family recipes are crafted with seasonally available produces, certified organic cane sugar, and an all natural & vegan pectin. Plus local honey & maple syrup.

Roasted Granola - Every week  Very small batch deeply roasted granola & local honey with the highest quality ingredients. Now a proud seller of Ackermann Maple Syrup! 

Baked Goods & Sweets:

Desserts by Nathan - 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 Desserts By Nathan Pastry Chef Owner Nathan Kibarian showcases his passion for sweets and all things pastry through a variety of traditional Middle Eastern specialties and decadent chocolates. 

Drive-By Pies - 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21, 10/6, 10/19 Dedicated to quality.  It’s all about the Pies at Drive-by Pies–Fruit Pies, Cream Pies, Chicken Pot Pies. Everything they make starts with real butter and only the freshest ingredients.

Goodies Homemade  Every week June - September

Homemade cookies, scones, and biscuits. THE BEST OF THE BEST!

Secret Stash Sweets - 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26

Secret Stash Sweets makes small batch artisanal caramels, caramel sauces, fresh Brigadeiro, and seasonal treats in Wakefield, MA. 

Sweet Botanical Bakes - 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21

A woman-owned small business in Medford, MA specializing in buttery shortbread cookies made with edible flowers.

​Small Batch Specialty Foods:

NEW! Basil n' Spice, Thai Cuisine  - Bi-weekly 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26 Pad-Thai meal kits offer the effortless opportunity to prepare mouthwatering Pad-Thai in the comfort of your kitchen. The kit is gluten, dairy and peanut free. It includes our authentic Handmade Pad Thai sauce along with Basil N' Spice selected brand rice Noodles, and tasty condiments. Also various authentic Thai sauces (Peanut Sauce, etc.).

​Deano’s Pasta - Every week

Quality, fresh pastas, raviolis, tortellini, gnocchis and sauces to make you and your loved ones happy.  100% semolina that is specially milled to order, and local, fresh grade A eggs.  Deano's is a CASH ONLY vendor. 

Habibi Gourmet Foods  - Every week   

Authentic Egyptian & Lebanese Foods.  All made by hand with the freshest ingredients.

Healthy Nut Snacks  - Every Week   

Healthy Nut believes that snacking should be fun, healthy and filled with high-quality, simple ingredients. With 15 different flavors of protein balls, homemade nut butters, and overnight oats, there is a flavor for everyone.

NEW! Holy Moly Snacks - Every Week   

Beef chips are similar to beef jerky but much thinner, crispier and addictive.

Lumi Herbal Tea  6/15, 6/29, 7/27, 8/31, 9/28, 10/26

Loose Leaf Tea Blends - Original Organic Blends

Mei Mei Dumplings - Every week     

Mei Mei's unconventional dumpling combinations showcase their love for great New England ingredients along with a pursuit of what tastes delicious. 

NEW! Mind Body Snack  6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19 Super Bites, healthy snacks made of dates and superfoods. Flavors include: Hearty Brownie, Turmeric & Ginger, Coco-Nuts, Pecan Delight

Rita's Sauce - 6/29, 7/27, 8/24

Homemade marinara sauce made with authentic flavors and fresh, premium ingredients. 

NEW! Roots & Spoon - Bi-Weekly 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19 Orange & Thyme Pickled Golden Beets, Lemon & Clove Red Beets, Dill Pickles, Spicy Pickled Carrots, Pear Cardamom Preserves, Spiced Apple Chutney, Sweet Balsamic Onion Relish and more.

Hot Sauces & Spices:

NEW! Big Rich's Gourmet Hot Sauce & Marinade - 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12 Offer over a dozen different flavors of hot sauce and marinades that go great on anything, from Original tomato-based sauce to a fruity and fiery Raspberry Habanero, tasty umami-bomb Spicy Sesame Seed Teriyaki, delicious non-spicy Creamy White Garlic, and more. 

Craic Sauce - 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 8/10, 9/7, 10/5

Craic Sauce is a small batch hot sauce company located in Lowell, Mass. Craic Sauce has four hot sauce flavors offering a wide range of flavors and potential uses. 

The Farmer Foodie - 6/15, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/5

Clean label dairy free cashew Parmesan cheese. 

Food rEvolution - Every week

A mission-driven woman-owned, shared commercial kitchen focused on creating a space for local food startups to test their concept and build their base. Featuring: Wicked Bess shrubs (4 varieties of shrubs), Rascal Relish craft condiments (tomato spread, pickle relish, pickled vegetables), Queen of Spice spices and spice blends, and Mosi Vegan (a jarred marinade called epis). There is also Rebound Juice, and Two Knives and a Pan (prepared foods).

Open Fire  6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/28, 10/12  Signature rubs & spices

Hot & Iced Coffees:

Pour Man’s Coffee  - Every week

The coffee roasted just for us by Dean’s Beans. There’s five pounds of coconut in the flagship cold brew which takes three days to make! Products include half gallons of cold brew and organic whole beans.

True Grounds (formerly Creations Coffee)  - Every week 

A local coffee house serving specialty coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch with almost all of our ingredients made in-house or sourced locally. 

Small Batch Beverage:

Beraka Juice  - Every week 

Beraka Juice is a juice shop and popup juice bar serving organic cold-pressed juices, cleanses, acai bowls, smoothies, and other healthy foods.

Rise and Shine Coffee House  - 6/22, 7/20, 8/17, 9/7, 10/5

Specializes in iced coffee, tea-infused lemonade, and chai, all produced at 400 Main St Wakefield in 32 oz bottles 

Tower Root Beer   6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19 Tower Root Beer is back with a third-generation family member bringing an amazing selection of craft sodas to generations young & old.

NEW! Urban Pharm  6/15, 7/20, 8/17, 9/14, 10/19    

Shrubs (or drinking vinegars) use simple ingredients. Raw apple cider vinegar, raw honey, fruits, and botanicals--to enliven beverages, dressings, marinades, and the everyday.

Hard Cider & Mead:

​Blisspoint Meadery  - 6/22, 7/20, 8/17, 9/14, 10/12, 10/26

Meads in a wine style that are 12.5% abv, as well as carbonated meads in a cider style that are 6.9% abv and bubbly.

House Bear Brewing  - 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19 Making commercial, small-batch, award-winning dry mead (with only a couple of exceptions) with less sugar in them than whole milk. 

Pet Treats:

Emmett’s Pet Treats - Every week   

Handmade pet treats made locally with human-grade ingredients, all natural and organic.

Flowers & Houseplants: 

Biss Botanicals - 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21 Biss Botanicals returns with our wide variety of houseplants! Includes foliage plants, succulents, cacti, and air plants. 

Singing Brook Flower Farm - Every week   

Cut flowers, herbs, flower bouquets, mason jar and vased arrangements, DIY flower buckets.

Artisans:

3DazzleCreations - 6/15, 7/6, 8/31, 9/14

3D printed vases, planters, desk organizers, slim wallets, collectibles, figurines, toys, pet utility items.

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A&D Books - 6/22, 7/20, 8/17, 9/14

Local history books: Lake Quannapowitt, Breakheart Reservation, Middlesex Fells, Lost Mill Village of Middlesex Fells, Murder at Breakheart Hill Farm, A Trail Guide for Virginia Wood and Haywardville, A Trail Guide for Bellevue Pond, Pine Hill and the Quarries.

Bow House Studio - 6/22, 7/20, 8/10, 9/21, 10/5

Handmade ceramics including mugs, vases, bowls, dishes, incense holders, plates, coasters, jewelry, cups, sponge holders, business card holders, serving trays, ornaments, spoon rests, ring holders, planters, sculptures, wall hangings.

Essbee Bath & Body - 6/22, 7/20, 8/24, 9/28, 10/26

Handmade bath and body products, including solid fragrances, soaps, body polishes, bath salts, milk baths, lip conditioners, and ultra-moisturizing body butters.

Fern x Flow - 6/15,  7/27, 8/24, 9/14, 10/12

Small-batch, hand-poured 100% soy wax candles and wax melts using sustainable business practices. Five percent of all sales are donated to eco-friendly organizations who help protect the planet. We also sell safety matches, wick trimmers and wick dippers

Holistic Life Community - 6/22, 7/13, 8/24, 10/5

Crystals, Crystal Bracelets, Essential oils blends, Breathwork Journals, Yoga Journals, Lavender, Palo Santo, Crystal bowls

Jennifer's Handmade Soap - 8/10, 9/21,10/12

Artisan Soaps and Bath Products

Kerry’s Kreations - 8/10, 9/7, 10/26

Hand crocheted home decor,  infant to adults clothing,  blankets, scarves, hats, gifts and toys.

Little Happynest - 8/17, 9/28

Sensory play items for little ones. Products include sensory bins, sensory sand kits, playdough and kinetic sand jars, and more! Sensory play brought to the market for same day fun!

​Mariela's Mexico - 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 8/3, 8/10, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19 Hand made Recycle plastic bags and palm hand made bags with leather handles from Oaxaca Mexico.

Meesh Pottery - 6/15, 9/7

Small batch handmade stoneware and porcelain pottery.

On the 5 Studio - 6/29, 7/27, 8/3

One of a kind sea glass art

​Sarah's Original - 6/15, 7/13, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12 Handmade fabric items. Reversible table runners, placemats, children's cloth books, microwave cozies, blankets, pillows, aprons. A market favorite!

Sasquatch Woodworks - 9/21, 9/28, 10/26

Raw edge cutting boards, wine bottle holders and more

TB's Dots on Pots-  6/29, 7/27, 8/31, 10/19

Hand-made pottery and ceramics, specializing in functional pottery such as bowls, mugs, and plates. Taking inspiration from the ocean and mandalas.

Ugly Baby Soap Company - 6/15, 7/6, 8/3, 9/7, 10/5

Will offer bar soap, lip balm, washcloths, pet shampoo, foaming hand soap, and a body wash/shower gel in assorted fragrances for this year.

Unique Treasures - 8/24, 9/14, 10/5

Hand wire-wrapped and beaded serving utensils, glassware, tabletop decor, and other crafted goods. 

Washington Beach Designs - 6/15, 7/20, 8/10, 9/7. 10/26

All handmade resin earrings, hairclips, and coming this Summer - Pendants & Brooches :)

Wyard on Crafts - 6/29, 7/27, 8/3, 9/21, 10/12

Handmade polymer clay and beaded jewelry as well as greeting cards made from repurposed paper and upcycled materials. Personalized ornaments with book lists, wedding or party invitations.

To keep up with weekly updates, market programs, and special events, be sure to check the Wakefield Farmers Market website and social media. Join us for a season of fresh flavors, local delights, and community spirit!

For more information, visit www.wakefieldfarmersmarket.org