Daniels Farmstead

Daniels Farmstead frames its Sunday market as part of a broader mission of markets, educational programs, and hands-on experiences that connect the past with the present. In Blackstone, that gives the market a distinct setting: a historic property that also operates as a living landmark with tours, seasonal events, and preservation work tied to the site itself. The farmstead has stood in Blackstone for more than 275 years, growing from a working family farm into a place where history, community, and shared experiences come together. That mix of food shopping and place-based programming shapes a visit here more than a standard pop-up market.

Why it matters locally

The Daniels Farmstead Foundation uses the property not only to preserve the historic farmhouse, barns, and surrounding land, but also to keep it active through markets and public programming. That matters in practical terms: the Sunday market is hosted on the same grounds as the 1750 Daniels Farmhouse, historic tours, the Memory Orchard, and an 18-hole disc golf course, so the site functions as more than a sales venue.

The market’s vendor rules also keep the emphasis close to home. Vendors must be local and may sell only locally grown or locally made products, a standard that directly shapes what shoppers encounter each week. The farmstead’s mission is to provide a place for people to gather, celebrate, and learn values connected to the property and its history, and the market is one of the recurring ways that mission becomes visible on the ground.

What you'll find there

This market leans more on its setting and vendor standards than on a published roster. What is clear is that the mix is intentionally local, with each seller limited to locally grown or locally made goods and space capped by the farmstead’s stall setup.

• -Shop from local vendors selling only locally grown or locally made products at the Sunday market.

Beyond the weekly market, the farmstead calendar layers in larger seasonal draw days across the same property. Freedom Fest is listed for July 5, Polish Picnic for August 16, the Truck, Tractor, Car Show for September 27, and Cider Fest for October 4.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed on the property, which is the clearest visit-planning detail to know before arriving. Parking is available on-site, and signage is used during larger events to direct visitors through the grounds. Restrooms are not available, so plan your stop accordingly.

The site’s historic layout also affects access. Some original structures and paths may have limited accessibility because of their design, an important consideration if you need smoother routes through the property. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, and tents, and vendor space is limited to assigned stalls, which helps explain a more structured market footprint than an open-field setup. The farmstead’s posted seasonal note says the grounds close for the season and reopen in late June, so timing matters if you are aiming for the market window.