It's almost farmers market and pick-your-own time in the Springfield area!
We love supporting our local farmers and buying locally-grown produce and goods. Plus, it's fun for the whole family to visit a pick-your-own (PYO) farm or a farmers market in Springfield.
Here are four things to note before heading out to farmers markets or PYO farms in the Springfield area:
- Pick-your-own farms can sometimes change hours on short notice dependent on weather, produce availability, and other factors. It's best to call ahead to make sure pick-your-own is available that day. Prices can also change from day to day.
- Bring your own containers or bags to avoid any extra charges!
- Bring cash as some farmer market stands and pick-your-own farms don't take credit cards.
- Some farmer markets and pick-your-own farms might have rules or requests in place due to COVID. Please check their websites or social media sites before heading out!
Here are the details on farmers markets and pick-your-own farms:
Farmers Markets in the Springfield area |
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Farmers markets typically open for the season in April & May. Here are Farmers Markets in the Springfield area:
Farmers Market at Forest Park
When: Tuesdays 12:30-6pm May through October. Rain or shine.
What: Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Bearded Bee, Chicoine Family Farm & More
Where: Forest Park, Springfield, MA
More information: https://www.farmersmarketatforestpark.com/
Springfield Central Downtown
When: Fridays @11am from 5/14-9/24. Rain or shine.
What: Dozens of local artisans & vendors
Where: Duryea Way & Stearns Square
More information: Click Here
Springfield Cooperative Farmers Market
When: . Saturdays 7am-11am May - June. Rain or shine.
Where: 158 Avocado St, Springfield
More information: Click Here
Longmeadow Farmers Market
When: Thursdays 12-6pm June 10th - Oct 28th. Rain or shine.
What: Dozens of local artisans & vendors
Where: 666 Bliss Rd, Longmeadow MA
More information: Click Here
Hampden Farmers Market
When: Saturdays 10am-2pm May - Oct. Rain or shine.
What: Dozens of local artisans & vendors
Where: 16 Somers Rd, Hampden MA
More information: Click Here
Springfield/Concerned Citizens of Mason Square Farmers Market
When: Saturdays 10am-2pm July - Oct. Rain or shine.
What: Dozens of local artisans & vendors
Where: 11 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield
More information: Click Here
Pick-Your-Own Farms in the Springfield Area |
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Pick-your-own farms are fun for both kids and adults! PYO is a great family afternoon outing. Here are some farms that offer PYO and some that don't:
Meadowbrook Farm
What: Strawberries
When: June
Where: 185 Meadowbrook Rd, East Longmeadow
More information: https://meadowbrookfarmma.com
The Apple Place
What: No Pick Your Own, has a bakery, creamery, orchard and farm.
When: Opens April 27th!
Where: 540 Somers Road, East Longmeadow MA
More information: https://www.theappleplace.net
Do you have a favorite spot to take your family for pick-your-own in the Springfield area that you don't see listed here? Let me know at sarahr@macaronikid.com and we'll add it to our list!
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