Groton Farmers Market

Groton Farmers Market sits within the MFM network, a market organization that foregrounds mission alongside shopping, linking this Groton stop to a broader farmers market effort in Massachusetts. From July through October, the vendor mix points to a market built around farm produce first, then broadened with seafood, breads, mushrooms, prepared foods, flowers, drinks, and home goods from named regional sellers. That combination gives the market a practical rhythm: shoppers can pick up vegetables, proteins, pantry items, and a ready-to-eat lunch in one visit.

Why it matters locally

Groton Farmers Market is tied to MFM’s mission-driven market system, placing this market inside an organization that presents markets, support programs, nutrition assistance, events, and vendor resources as part of the same public-facing work. That matters on the ground because the Groton market is not just a single produce stand-up; it is part of a structure that also highlights partnerships, board leadership, and support for farmers and vendors.

The local value also shows up in the vendor roster itself. Groton’s lineup centers farms selling produce, fruit, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, and meat, while also making room for specialty food producers and prepared-food businesses. In practice, that means spending here can circulate across several kinds of small agricultural and food enterprises in one stop, from certified organic growers to fishing-boat seafood sellers and makers of baked goods or pantry staples.

What you'll find there

Certified organic produce, fishing-boat seafood, baked goods, flowers, mushrooms, drinks, and prepared foods all appear in the Groton lineup, with enough range to shop for dinner ingredients and same-day snacks in one pass. The roster also stretches beyond food into practical goods like cutting boards, wool products, skincare, eco-friendly household supplies, and knife sharpening.

• -Pick up produce, fruits, herbs, and plants from Dick's Market Garden.
• -Find certified organic produce from Flats Mentor Farm ft. Nalee Yang.
• -Shop certified organic produce from Hutchins Farm.
• -Browse fruit, produce, plants, flowers, and herbs from Kimball Fruit Farm.
• -Add microgreens from Microgreens by the Sea.
• -Bring home flowers and cheeses from Round Table Farm.
• -Choose seafood, meat, dairy, and eggs from C&C Lobsters & Fish.
• -Look for fresh mushrooms and medicinal extracts from Livingstone Mycology.
• -Stock up on honey and other bee products from Sherman & Cherie's Beezy Bees.
• -Grab artisan baked goods from Hi-Rise Bread Co..
• -Sip coffee from Cini Coffee.
• -Try hard cider from Far From the Tree Cider.
• -Order prepared samosas and more from It’s Kelewele 31.
• -Cool off with local ice cream and frozen yogurt from Lucky Day Ice Cream.
• -Pour wine from Marzae Wine.
• -Take home charcuterie boards and cutting boards from The Carpenter’s Shop.
• -Eat Jamaican food from Cocobelly Bites.
• -Sharpen dinner plans with daily catch direct from small, local fishing boats at Red’s Best Fish.

Recent market programming includes a 5th Annual Fall Auction, an Igloo Cooler Giveaway, a BlueBikes membership giveaway, a Mother's Day Gift Guide, and a tomato growing challenge for young growers.

Know before you go

No dogs and no restrooms are the two details most likely to affect a visit plan. The market is located at 160 Chicopee Row in Groton, which matters if you are mapping a direct drive rather than wandering through a downtown square. The season runs from July to October, so this is a summer-into-fall stop rather than a year-round routine.

Payment methods are presented clearly, which helps if you are planning a combined produce-and-prepared-food shop. The vendor list is broad enough that one trip can cover vegetables, fruit, seafood, mushrooms, bread, drinks, and take-home foods, but it also includes nonfood sellers such as wool goods, household products, and knife sharpening.