Thursdays
June 6 -October 31, 2024
1-6pm
Visit us and see what’s FRESH below
We are a rain or shine market but we will cancel if high winds or thunderstorms make conditions unsafe for our shoppers or our vendors. Cancellations due to weather will be announced on our Facebook page and Instagram
Check back soon for our 2024 schedule!
Indoor Winter Market
We’re wrapping up the market season and the whole year for one last market! Hosted in Memorial Hall, we’ll be highlighting some beautiful winter goods and crops! They say that artisanal goods are perfect gifts for the holiday season ;)
This event will be on Sunday, December 17th!
Our amazing vendors:
Beraka Juice
Blisspoint Meadery
Chamber of Commerce
Cirque De Souffle
Cloutman Farm
Clover Patch Jewelry
Danigami
Dick's Market Garden
Fabian
Fire Garden Pottery
Food Drive
Honey Design
Jannabis Wellness
Jillian’s Artsy Crafts
Julie Bach Facepainting
Kim Gregory's Pure Pastry
Kristini's Teas
La Cabana food truck
Learning Creations by Ms. Alycia
Life. Love. Cheese
Mama Jean LLC
MaryEllen's Creations
Meesh Pottery
Mei Mei Dumplings
Milly Made It
Moonlight Farm
Oakdale Farm
Open Fire
Pleasant Moments by HFR
Roberto's Seafood
Sasquatch Woodworks
Scarves Galore
Secret Stash Sweets
Something Sweet Without the Wheat
Steeleworx
SUS
The Artful Spirit
The Bread Shop
The Cozy Crumb
Ugly Baby Soap
Outdoor Harvest Market
Come visit us for our annual Harvest Market with a bunch of amazing seasonal goods! Note that it will be outside in Bowden/Cedar Park so dress warmly. Free facepainting will be available!
This event is for Sunday, November 19th!
Featured vendor in the picture: Mei Mei Dumplings!
Our amazing vendors include:
Del Sur LLC, Pleasant Moments HFR, Mariela’s Mexico, Charlies Barkery, Food Drive, Life. Love. Cheese., Mei Mei Dumplings, Food Revolution, Sweet Spot Bakery, Fire Garden Pottery, Al’s Hives and Honey, Dick’s Market Garden, Fabian, Moonlight Farm, Oakdale Farm, Roberto’s Seafood, The Bread Shop, Something Sweet Without the Wheat, Cloutman Farm, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour, Mr. Tamale
*Artisan vendors highlighted with italics
Halloween Market
Spooky scary skeletons! Send shivers down your spine! Join us for our annual Halloween trick-or-treat parade around the park to visit the vendors. This is also the last market of the regular season!
Featured vendor in the picture: Food Revolution!
Vendors visiting this week:
Del Sur LLC, Beraka Juice, Olive World LLC, Food Drive, Mama Jean, Mei Mei Dumplings, Food Revolution, Jess Creations, Something Sweet Without the Wheat
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
TIMKO & Co.
Find TimKo doing many things related to music... open mic host, show promoter, playing acoustic covers, original alt-rock music, solo and with friends, and in bands such as The Almighty Buck, Cold Car, Bourbon Chasers, The Lucky Fun, Mojo Jubilee Swamp Band.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 21
21! Almost there!
Featured vendor in the picture: Kristini’s Teas!
Vendors visiting this week:
Beraka Juice, Life. Love. Cheese., Havelock Farms Soap, Venier Forge, Kristini’s Teas, The Loop/Toyery, Kindred Crepes, Something Sweet Without the Wheat
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Patrick Synan
Patrick Synan is a Boston-based musician, writer, and teacher.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 20
Week 20! Almost at the end :(
Featured vendor in the picture: Moonlight Farm!
Vendors visiting this week:
VFW Auxiliary, Rose Of Sharon Soap Boutique, Del Sur LLC, Olive World LLC
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Don't Think Twice
Performing an eclectic mix of acoustic classic rock, modern pop, blues, and alternative, we're two duos that joined together with a common goal of playing upbeat music we love and having a good time.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontThinkTwiceDMJ/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-86962692
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Pumpkin People
Vendors visiting this week:
Beraka Juice, Food Revolution, Mama Jean, Mindful Lion Botanicals, Kindred Crepes
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Eddie Miller
A Melrose based singer/songwriter and father of three, hailing originally from Long Island, New York with several twists and turns in between. He's been playing original rock and folk for nearly 30 years.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 18
Week 18
Featured vendor in the picture: Kindred Crepes!
Vendors visiting this week:
Del Sur LLC, Olive World LLC, Food Drive, Mei Mei Dumplings, Rose Of Sharon Soap Boutique, Kindred Crepes, The Loop/Toyery
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Joe Mulholland
Pianist Joe Mulholland is a Professor of Harmony at Berklee College of Music, and was Chair of the Department for 10 years. Joe specializes in jazz, blues, Brazilian and Broadway. He has released 5 CD’s of original compositions and arrangements (available on iTunes and cdBaby) and is very active as a soloist and vocal accompanist in the Boston area.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 17
Week 17
Featured vendor in the picture: Beraka Juice!
Vendors visiting this week:
Beraka Juice, Life. Love. Cheese., Food Revolution, Kimberly Bruno Salon/Two Dogs Designs, Venier Forge, The Loop/Toyery
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Leandro & Steve Duo
Leandro and Steve met playing open mics in the Boston Metrowest area. They combine acoustic and classical guitars to produce unique arrangements of all-time hits and timeless songs.
Instagram: @leandro.and.steve.duo
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 16
Week 16
Featured vendor in the picture: Mindful Lion Botanicals!
Vendors visiting this week:
Olive World LLC, Mei Mei Dumplings, Mindful Lion Botanicals, Jess Creations, Kristini Teas, Open Fire, Del Sur LLC
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Patrick Synan
Patrick Synan is a Boston-based musician, writer, and teacher.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Senior Day
These customers have been supporting the market the longest ;)
Featured vendor in the picture: Pleasant Moments by HFR!
Vendors visiting this week:
Mama Jean, VFW Auxiliary, Kindred Crepes, Nat’s Hats
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Antarctica
Playing 60's and 70's Pop Covers, "The Music Everyone Knows & Loves!"
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 14
Week 14
Featured vendor in the picture: Fabian’s European Pastries!
Vendors visiting this week:
Del Sur LLC, Food Drive, Mei Mei Dumplings, Kimberly Bruno Salon.Two Dogs Designs, Rose of Sharon Soap Boutique, The Loop/Toyery, Open Fire, Olive World LLC
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Uncle John’s Blues
…with John “Boote’ “ Trainor on harmonica!
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Dog Days of Summer
Dogs are always welcome at the market but here’s their formal invitation to the paw-ty!
Featured vendor in the picture: Charlie’s Barkery!
Vendors visiting this week:
Pleasant Moments HFR, Beraka Juice, Life. Love. Cheese, Food Revolution, Friends of the Middlesex Fells, Meesh Pottery, The Loop/Toyary
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Sam Chetkin
Sam Chetkin is an actor, singer, and songwriter from Melrose. He has performed at such popular venues as Bill’s Bar, Loretta’s Last Call, and The Hard Rock in Boston. He has performed title roles in local theatre groups, and most recently, the role of Roger in Rent. He has been performing in and around Boston for the past several years and will be recording original music in the near future.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 12
Week 12!
Featured vendor in the picture: Del Sur LLC!
Vendors visiting this week:
Del Sur LLC, Mama Jean, Mei Mei Dumplings, Clover Patch Jewelry, Havelock Farms Soap, Venier Forge, Kindred Crepes
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Alluvium
Mixing harmonies and guitars, Alluvium, featuring Charlotte, Mark, and Ken, bring folky cover songs to the market.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
National Farmers’ Market Day!
Happy National Farmers’ Market Day! Support a bunch of amazing local businesses!
Featured vendor in the picture: Cloutman Farm!
Vendors visiting this week:
Mariela’s Mexico, Beraka Juice, Life. Love. Cheese., Kristini Teas, Open Fire
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
The Cleveland Street Upswing
The Cleveland Street Upswing is a fresh ensemble performing irresistible, from-the-heart acoustic string music and swing standards. Members of veteran Boston band the Bagboys, Gretchen Bowder and Harvey Bag have dazzled music-loving audiences from festival, concert, and nightclub stages throughout New England for the past 30 years. Harvey anchors the band with his bass and guitar, and sings with the dusty soul of a cowboy fresh off the cattle drive. A respected practitioner of the five-string banjo, Gretchen shares her love of a variety of material, ranging from Appalachian melodies to favorites of the great American songbook and bossa nova. Gretchen and Harvey are joined by the versatile Ben Truboff, founding member of old time band The New Grown Ups. Ben contributes mandolin, guitar and vocals to Gretchen’s banjo and Harvey’s doghouse bass. You are sure to enjoy the warmth, humor, and musical excellence of The Cleveland Street Upswing!
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 10
It’s the 10th week!
Featured vendor in the picture: Olive World LLC!
Vendors visiting this week:
Del Sur LLC, Beraka Juice, Olive World LLC, Mama Jean, Mei Mei Dumplings, Cogitation Zone
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Joe Mulholland
Pianist Joe Mulholland is a Professor of Harmony at Berklee College of Music, and was Chair of the Department for 10 years. Joe specializes in jazz, blues, Brazilian and Broadway. He has released 5 CD’s of original compositions and arrangements (available on iTunes and cdBaby) and is very active as a soloist and vocal accompanist in the Boston area.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 9
Week 9!
Featured vendor in the picture: Smith’s Country Cheese!
Vendors visiting this week:
Food Drive, Life. Love. Cheese., Food Revolution, Kimberly Bruno Salon/Two Dogs Designs, Rose of Sharon Soap Boutique, SunRun Solar
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Eddie Miller
A Melrose based singer/songwriter and father of three, hailing originally from Long Island, New York with several twists and turns in between. He's been playing original rock and folk for nearly 30 years.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Family Day at the Market
Bring the whole family for a beautiful day at the market!
Featured vendor in the picture: Sweet Knots!
Vendors visiting this week:
Dul Sur LLC, Ugly Baby Soap Company LC, Mariela’s Mexico, Beraka Juice, Olive World LLC, Mei Mei Dumplings, Sweet Knots By Brenda, Friends of the Middlesex Fells, MaryEllen’s Creations, Venier Forge, Village Playscapes, The Loop/Toyery
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Charlotte and Mark
Harmonies, acoustic indie/coffeehouse, duet.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 7
Week 7 of the Melrose Farmers Market!
Featured vendor in the picture: Fire Garden Pottery!
Vendors visiting this week:
Life. Love. Cheese., Brace Yourself, Food Revolution, VFW Auxiliary, Fire Garden Pottery
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Gretchen and Harvey Bag
Americana music and fun!
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 6
Week 6!
Featured vendor in the picture: Dick’s Market!
Vendors visiting this week:
Beraka Juice, Olive World LLC, Mei Mei Dumplings, Mindful Lion Botanicals, Open Fire, Del Sur LLC
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Old Salt
They play all kinds of music, folk, bluegrass, old-timey and beyond. Featuring Paul Harty on vocals and guitar along with fiddler/mandolinist Pam Taylor.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Pride at the Market
We are celebrating Pride at the Market with special vendors and events.
Featured vendor in the picture: Al’s Hives and Honey!
Vendors visiting this week:
Food Drive, Brace Yourself, Blisspoint Meadery, Food Revolution, HomeWorks Energy, Cogitation Zone, Rose of Sharon Soap Boutique, Kindred Crepes, Something Sweet Without the Wheat
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Meg and Mark
Meg Stone and Mark Morgan have sung together for the last decade, and will be bringing their wide range of music to the Market on June 29th--everything from Sting, the Doobie Brothers and Warren Zevon, to original songs, Americana, and even a Sesame Street classic! Great set for all ages. You can check out their singing with the River Rock Band on your favorite streaming service.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 4
Week 4 at the Market
Featured vendor in the picture: Open Fire!
Vendors visiting this week:
Del Sur LLC, Ugly Baby Soap Company LC, Olive World LLC, Mei Mei Dumpling, Venier Forge, Open Fire, The Loop/Toyery
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
*Accept EBT and SNAP benefits
Week 3
Week 3 at the Market!
Featured vendor in the picture: Oakdale Farms!
Vendors visiting this week:
Beraka Juice, Sweet Knots by Brenda, Food Revolution, Residential Realty Group, Mindful Lion Botanicals, MaryEllen’s Creations, Village Playscapes, The Loop/Toyery, Mr. Tamale, Lissa Keane Cabi Stylist, Fadayz Designs
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Brian Nolan
Brian is a songwriter/composer/guitarist who has played in many area bands including Jiblantos, Stroke of Luck, Black Lodge, and The Vintage Mintys. He has recorded several albums of his own material under both his name and his instrumental project, The Hard Orange X-tet, all available for streaming. He also has an eclectic collection of cover songs stored inside his head for special occasions.
https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC5MlMaXL4YaUpbA5mjC9REw?feature=share
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Week 2
Week 2 of the Market!
Featured vendor in the picture: Life. Love. Cheese.!
Vendors visiting this week:
Melrose Library, Del Sur LLC, Mei Mei Dumplings, VFW Auxiliary, Open Fire
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer, Crepe Du Jour
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Shadows on the Mountain
An acoustic duo playing folk, pop, rock covers and originals.
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Opening Day
The Market kicks off with our farms, food and music!
Featured vendor in the picture: The Bread Shop!
Vendors visiting this week:
Del Sur LLC, Pleasant Moments HFR, Smith's Country Cheese, Shabi Eats, Mariela’s Mexico, Beraka Juice, Olive World LLC, Food Drive, Blisspoint Meadery, Food Revolution, Clover Patch Jewelry, Fire Garden Pottery, Sweet Spot, Deli's Goods
Regulars:
Moonlight Farms, Oakdale Farms, Dick’s Market*, Something Sweet Without the Wheat, Al’s Hives and Honey, Fabian, Roberto's Seafood, Clovers Kitchen, Cloutman Farms, The Bread Shop, Sweet Spot Bakery, Charlie's Barkery, Guru the Caterer
Entertainment:
Live music 4-6pm, weather permitting.
Mark Thompson
Mark has been a participant of several Melrose groups, including The Emersons, Alluvium, Greystone Brothers, The Bohemians, and more. Collectively, they have played such local events as the Mayor's Block Party, Melrose Porchfest, Four Corners Melrose Music Fest, Summer Stroll, and more.
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