Lexington Farmers' Market

Lexington Farmers' Market pairs produce shopping with a weekly Community Tent that welcomes nonprofit groups to share their work, giving the Tuesday market a civic role alongside its food vendors. The market was founded in 2005 by three local residents, now operates as a 501(c)4 nonprofit, and is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors with support from the Town of Lexington. Its yearly calendar stretches beyond the summer run to include a Thanksgiving FEASTival and a winter market, so the market’s footprint in town extends past the main outdoor season.

Why it matters locally

Founded by Lexington residents in 2005, the market is still volunteer-operated and supported by the Town of Lexington, with weekly operations run onsite by Market Manager Drew Maggiore. In 2016, it became a 501(c)4 nonprofit corporation overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, which anchors the market in local governance rather than private ownership.

The market also makes room for more than transactions. Its weekly Community Tent invites nonprofit community groups to share information about their organizations, and a 2025 grant from the Lexington Council for the Arts supports Community Music at the market. The market’s calendar includes the summer Tuesday market, a Thanksgiving FEASTival, and the Small Yet Mighty Winter Market, giving Lexington a recurring place to buy food across multiple seasons.

What you'll find there

The mix here runs broad without losing its producer focus: farm produce, meat, seafood, bread, prepared foods, specialty services, and even an artisan are all part of the lineup. Several vendors also tilt the market toward dinner planning rather than produce-only shopping, with soups, chowders, sauces, breads, and baked goods alongside raw ingredients.

• -Pick up apples, greens, seasonal vegetables, breakfast breads, scones, donuts, quiches, and jams from Farmer Dave’s.
• -Find specialty fresh mushrooms at My County Mushrooms.
• -Look for sheep’s milk cheese, lamb meat, gelato, and more from Blackeyed Susan’s Sheep Dairy.
• -Stock up on poultry, pork, beef, lamb, eggs, and spice blends from Copicut Farms.
• -Bring home fresh seafood, chowders, prepared dinners, smoked fish, and pâtés from Captain Marden’s Seafood.
• -Browse artisan breads, baked goods, jams, and granola from Hi-Rise Bread Company.
• -Grab biscuits, scones, focaccia pizza, cookies, and pies from Ovenbird Cafe.
• -Choose gluten-free cookies and macarons from Small Batch Cookery.
• -Order Mediterranean dishes, dips, and breads from Casba Food & Pastries.
• -Add pastas, sauces, soups, and more from Farfalle Italian Market.
• -Get knives serviced through Simply Sharp’s sharpening work.
• -Shop local fruits and vegetables from Stillman’s Farm, which also offers a 16-week CSA program.
• -Explore ceramics, watercolors, alcohol inks, wire work, and art classes for all ages with Lisa Hertel.

Seasonal events add a few extra reasons to watch the calendar. The market runs a Thanksgiving FEASTival on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and its Small Yet Mighty Winter Market moves indoors to the Waldorf School Gymnasium on listed dates from January through April.

Know before you go

Parking is the first detail to plan for here: Fletcher Park has limited onsite parking, with additional street parking along Massachusetts Avenue and neighboring streets plus metered or paid parking on Mass Ave, at the Meriam Street lot, and at the NStar lot within walking distance. The market is at Fletcher Park on the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Fletcher Avenue, next to the Lexington Police Station.

For accessibility, two ADA spaces are available close to the police station entrance. Dogs are welcome. If you are arriving by bike, the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway runs directly past Fletcher Park.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP is accepted at Lexington Farmers' Market, and the market also offers Healthy Incentives Program benefits, WIC, and FMNP Coupons. The market adds a SNAP Match of up to $20 per market for shoppers using food assistance. Payment information is presented clearly by the market, which helps when you are planning how to shop across produce, meat, seafood, and prepared foods.