Wakefield Farmer's Market

A mission-driven, woman-owned food business appears in the Wakefield Farmer's Market lineup, a clue to the market's broader emphasis on giving local food makers a place to sell alongside farm staples and prepared foods. At Hall Park in Wakefield, the market brings together produce farms, mushroom growers, meat and seafood vendors, bakers, beverage makers, and a smaller craft contingent in one weekly stop. The mix ranges from longtime produce sellers like Kelly's Farm to specialty vendors such as Blackeyed Susan Sheep Dairy and Boston Smoked Fish Company, so a visit can cover both dinner shopping and a few pantry extras.

What you'll find there

Produce anchors the market, but the vendor mix stretches well beyond vegetables into sheep milk dairy, smoked fish, hearth breads, kombucha, maple products, and practical household goods. The result is a market where a grocery run can easily turn into lunch, dessert, and a few nonfood finds in the same pass.

• -Pick up vegetables and fruit from Farmer Dave's, a diversified farm north of Boston focused on responsible growing.
• -Find weekly farm-fresh fruits and vegetables from Kelly's Farm.
• -Shop Moonlight Farm for vegetables grown without pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.
• -Add fresh mushrooms from Essex County Mushroom Farm, a family farm in Boxford.
• -Preorder sustainably raised meats, poultry, eggs, cheese, and butters from Lilac Hedge Farm for market pickup.
• -Taste aged and fresh sheep milk cheeses, Greek-style yogurt, and gelato from Blackeyed Susan Sheep Dairy.
• -Scoop up minimal-sugar ice cream from Decorscoop Ice Cream, including egg-free recipes and dairy-free options.
• -Browse cut artisan cheese, charcuterie, and grazing boxes from Life. Love. Cheese.
• -Bring home smoked salmon, bluefish, haddock, trout, and salmon spread from Boston Smoked Fish Company.
• -Order fresh seafood from Roberto's Seafood, which takes preorders by email or phone by Friday at 9am.
• -Choose artisan breads and morning pastries from The Bread Shop.
• -Look for naturally vegan European-style hearth breads, rustic pastries, and prepared foods from Purple Carrot Bread Co.
• -Order sweet or savory French crepes made to order at Crepe Du Jour, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
• -Grab Argentine-style empanadas from Del Sur Natural, sold hot at the market or frozen to bake at home.
• -Stock up on pure maple syrup, barrel-aged varieties, and maple cream from Ackermann Maple Farm.
• -Sip organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, cleanses, and acai bowls from Beraka Juice.
• -Try kombucha brewed with teas, local fruit, and herbs from Luluna Kombucha.
• -Explore wine-style and cider-style meads from Blisspoint Meadery.
• -Sample beer from Reading-based Time & Materials Beer, brewed with local ingredients.
• -Browse local history titles, including books tied to Lake Quannapowitt and nearby places, at A&D Books.
• -Pick up handmade soaps, body polishes, bath salts, lip conditioners, and body butters from Essbee Bath & Body.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed at the market, which is one of the clearest visit-planning rules to know before you head to Hall Park. Parking is spread across several nearby lots rather than concentrated in one place: Veterans Field Parking sits between Veterans Field and the market, while Lakeside Avenue and the Light Department employee lot are each about 0.2 miles away. Town Hall at 1 Lafayette Street, Common Street customer spaces, spots in front of First Baptist and Artichokes, North Avenue parking from Albion Street to Church Street, and spaces near the bandstand along the common are all additional options. Avoid parking along the railroad-track side of North Avenue, where drivers may receive a $2 bill from the T because the town does not own those spaces. The market is invitation only for vendors.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Wakefield Farmer's Market. Individual vendors also signal a range of buying options, including preorders for pickup from Lilac Hedge Farm and advance seafood ordering through Roberto's Seafood. That setup makes the market workable for both same-day browsing and more planned shopping.