U-Pick NearbyUnion Square Farmers Market
Union Square Farmers Market is a farmers market in Somerville, MA, open on Saturdays (May to October). It sets up in a local government building grounds.
| May to October | Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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| Address | 66-70 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 Union Square Plaza in Somerville, MA Directions |
| Vendors | About 40 |
| Food assistance | SNAP, WIC Farmers Market, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program |
| Payment | Cash, Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | unionsquaremain.org · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated April 2026. Markets change days and seasons from year to year, so check their website or social media before you go. To report a change, use our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Crafts/woodworking items
- Cut flowers
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Fish/seafood
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Grains/flour
- Honey
- Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
- Maple products
- Mushrooms
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Wine, spirits, beer, hard cider
Growing methods listed: Organic (USDA Certified), Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals.
About the market
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 22nd Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 9-October 31, except 7/4 & 9/19, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match!
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
Bring these to the market
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Pick your own near Somerville
Want it even fresher? These farms let you pick it yourself:
- Wilson Farm Lexington, MA · 6 mi · Strawberries, Pumpkins, Flowers
- Meadow Mist Farm Lexington, MA · 7 mi · Vegetables, Blueberries, Flowers
- Brooksby Farm Peabody, MA · 13 mi · Apples, Blueberries, Cherries
- Belkin Lookout Farm Dover, MA · 14 mi · Strawberries, Peaches, Apples
- Verrill Farm Concord, MA · 14 mi · Strawberries, Sunflowers, Flowers
More farmers markets nearby
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Fri 2:30 PM–4:30 PM · Jul–Oct
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Sat 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Jul–Oct
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Fri 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Jul–Oct
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Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Jul–Oct
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Thu 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Oct
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Wed 3 PM–6:30 PM · Jul–Oct
Frequently asked questions
When is Union Square Farmers Market open?
May to October: Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update April 2026).
Does Union Square Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP and also WIC Farmers Market and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Union Square Farmers Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, crafts/woodworking items, cut flowers and dairy products and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Union Square Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Wilson Farm in Lexington, about 6 miles away, with strawberries, pumpkins and flowers.