Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market

As a registered farmers market in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market connects the local community with the growers and artisans who supply fresh, seasonal food throughout the market season.

Hours are listed as Saturdays 10 AM - 4 PM, June - October. It's always worth calling ahead or checking social media for last-minute changes.

Local growers and makers at Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market bring Vegetables and Fruits to market each week. Selection peaks during the height of the local growing season.

Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market is part of a national network of farmers markets that have grown substantially over the past two decades. According to USDA data, the number of registered farmers markets in the United States has expanded significantly, reflecting growing consumer demand for local, transparent food sourcing. Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market contributes to that network by giving Lawrence-area growers and food producers a reliable, recurring venue for direct sales.

For consumers, the practical benefit of shopping at Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market is freshness. Produce sold at a farmers market is typically harvested within 24 to 72 hours of sale — far less time than the average transit and distribution time for produce in conventional supply chains. That shorter journey from field to table has real implications for flavor, nutritional density, and shelf life at home. Strawberries bought at Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market on a Saturday morning are simply a different product from strawberries that have traveled across the country in a refrigerated truck.

The economic impact of a market like Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market is also worth noting. When you spend money at Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market, most of that money stays within the Lawrence area. Small farms and food businesses that sell direct-to-consumer do not depend on wholesale distribution margins, which means a larger percentage of each sale goes back to the producer — and back into the local economy. That is a meaningful difference from shopping at a national chain retailer.

Markets like Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market are essential to Lawrence's food landscape — they keep dollars local, reduce supply chain distance, and give residents access to fresher food than most retail options.

Contact Lawrence Saturday Farmers Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.