Ashland Farmers Market

Ashland Farmers Market pairs a large weekly lineup with a mission that reaches beyond Saturday shopping: the market is part of the Ashland Healthy Harvest 501c3 non-profit, and its stated work includes improving nutrition, expanding access to fresh local produce, educating residents about nutrition and sustainable agriculture, and contributing to a vibrant town center in downtown Ashland. The market also highlights roughly 80 unique vendors, SNAP Match up to $25, live music every week, and special event days every month, giving its downtown run on Front Street a broad mix of food access and programming.

Why it matters locally

Ashland Healthy Harvest, Inc. frames the market as part of a wider local effort around nutrition, farming, and sustainable living, not only as a weekly retail event from June through the fall. Its core mission includes supporting the Ashland community and improving public health through education about nutrition, local farming, and sustainable living. The market’s vendor principles also emphasize giving local farmers and small businesses a venue to sell their products while building community and contributing to a vibrant town center in downtown Ashland. That local focus extends into scholarship support for Ashland High School seniors or recent graduates pursuing studies consistent with the organization’s mission.

What you'll find there

The vendor mix is notably broad, with farm stands, seafood and meat vendors, baked goods, prepared foods, drinks, and a sizable craft roster all appearing under one market banner. The market’s own overview points to about 80 unique vendors, and the names on the roster show a range that runs from produce and protein to pantry goods, mead, coffee, ceramics, candles, and woodworking.

• -Find produce vendors including Garden on the Rocks, Joyberry Farm, Silverwood Organic Farm LLC, Sunshine Farm, and Upswing Farm.
• -Pick up seafood from Boston Sword and Tuna.
• -Shop meats from Lilac Hedge Farm.
• -Grab breads and pastries from Crust Bakeshop, Doris' Peruvian Pastries, Piping Plover Baking Co, and The Bagel Table.
• -Look for sweets and baked treats from Moo-Licious, The Mooving Cookie Bakery, one bite bakery, bākd, and Swanski's Bakeshop.
• -Browse prepared foods and pantry items from Basil n' Spice, Thai Cuisine, Everything Jalapeno and Not, Hillcrest Apiary, Kay's Curries, Mei Mei Dumplings, Pinci Foods, and Lasagneria.
• -Add shelf-stable staples and specialty foods from Nutty Bird Granola, Dulce D Leche, Woodville Maples, Flavor Up Sprinkles, and Ski's Lemonade.
• -Eat across a wide prepared-food lineup that includes Krua Khun Yah, Wa-Cafe, GRIA Food Co, Sa's Homestyle, Mama O's Bakery, Mamina, and Sentie’s Kitchen.
• -Sip from 1634 Meadery, Aaronap Cellars, Edward's Coffee LLC, Iemmallo Wine Cellars, Mas Vida Juice Bar, Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, Spicy Water Distillery, Blisspoint Meadery, and Teajani.
• -Browse makers such as Brookfield Candle Company, Cord and Oak Woodworking Company, DMS Ceramics, Two Orange Cats Jewelry and Design, Fiora Soap Co., Pottery-A-New, Wax & Scent, and ARLEV Photography.

Live music happens every week, with music scheduled from 10:30 to 12:30, and the calendar also calls out monthly special event days including Strawberry Day, Tomato Day, Dog Day, Sustainability Day, Juneteenth Commemoration, and a Pumpkin Painting Party.

Know before you go

No dogs is the clearest visit rule to plan around. The market runs at 125 Front Street in Ashland, and the site also points visitors to a market day layout, schedule, and location page for navigating the setup. If weather forces a cancellation, the market says updates will be posted on AFM social media by 6 a.m., which is useful if you are deciding whether to head downtown early. Restrooms are not available on site. Saturdays also carry extra programming beyond shopping, with live music scheduled from 10:30 to 12:30 during the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. market window.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP is accepted at Ashland Farmers Market, and the market highlights SNAP Match up to $25 as part of its weekly offering. The market also references WIC, Senior Coupon programs, Mass EBT cards, and Massachusetts’ Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) alongside its food access information. Payment methods are presented clearly for visitors.