SoWa Outdoor Food Market

Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables, locally raised proteins, or handcrafted goods, SoWa Outdoor Food Market in Boston, Massachusetts offers a curated selection from area farmers and food makers.

Operating Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM;Sun: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, May 1 - Oct 31, this market follows a regular schedule that shoppers can plan around.

From Vegetables and Fruits, SoWa Outdoor Food Market gives shoppers access to a wide range of locally sourced products each market day.

Farmers markets like SoWa Outdoor Food Market represent a fundamentally different way of accessing food compared to a supermarket. When you shop at SoWa Outdoor Food Market, the person selling you tomatoes is often the same person who planted them — a level of transparency and traceability that industrial food systems cannot replicate. That direct relationship is what draws many Boston residents to the market week after week.

The selection at SoWa Outdoor Food Market changes as the growing season progresses. Early in the season, expect cool-weather crops like salad greens, radishes, and herbs. Peak summer brings the widest variety — tomatoes, peppers, corn, stone fruits, and squash. By fall, the market shifts toward storage vegetables, apples, pears, preserves, and baked goods that make use of seasonal harvests. This seasonal rhythm is something you feel at a farmers market in a way you never do in a grocery store.

SoWa Outdoor Food Market draws shoppers from across the Boston area who value knowing where their food comes from. Unlike the anonymized supply chains that supply most grocery stores, every item at this market was grown or produced by a vendor you can talk to, ask questions of, and build a relationship with over the course of the season.

SoWa Outdoor Food Market plays an important role in the Boston community by providing residents with a reliable source of fresh, locally produced food and a space for community connection.

Contact SoWa Outdoor Food Market directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.