After the smashing success of its first year, we are thrilled to announce that the Harvard Farmers’ Market will be returning for its second season. We would like to extend a warm welcome for farmers to join this open-air Market beginning late Summer 2008. We sincerely hope you will accept our invitation to be a part of this festive environment where buyers meet their neighbors and local farmers while also purchasing fresh, flavorful and nutritious foods.

Harvard is a rural community with few local retailers, and our residents embrace the opportunity to buy delicious foods here in town while supporting local producers. Indeed, there was overwhelming enthusiasm from both residents and farmers last year! Because our small town is bustling on the weekends with sporting events and other weekend activities, the open-air Market is always filled with people from both Harvard and our neighboring communities. Each Saturday, one can expect to find live music, fresh produce, delicious baked goods, local food products, friendly farmers, citizens coming together to enjoy fresh food, to meet neighbors, even square dancing in the aisles has been known to happen...the celebratory spirit of the Harvard Farmers’ Market is not to be missed!

The Harvard Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday mornings from a TBD date in August through the end of October, from 9am - 12pm, rain or shine, with set-up beginning at 7:30 a.m. It is located in the half-circle of Harvard Elementary School which is both visible and accessible to vendors and buyers. With its Route 111 location, its proximity to the center of town, and the beautiful views of Bare Hill Pond and the new Library, its location is ideal! Please note there will be no Farmers’ Market on Columbus Day Weekend due to the presence of the town-wide Flea Market.

Stall spaces can be reserved for $125 for the season; however, applicants that respond by in writing by June 1, 2008 will be charged a priority rate of $100. Spaces will be assigned to vendors on a first-come-first-serve basis. Alternatively, farmers may choose to reserve a spot for specific weeks; these weekly spaces can be reserved for $25 per week, space permitting. Last year, the Harvard Farmers Market enjoyed hosting over 25 vendors throughout the season!

With variety, freshness and local being key ingredients, we welcome the following:

Permits are only required if you will be selling packaged foods. Please go to www.nashoba.org for further permitting information or contact the coordinators if you have any questions.

To apply for space at this year's market, we request that you fill out an application. This application will provide us with the information we need to place you correctly at the market, and will ensure that we do not over-represent certain products. Please mail the completed application and signed contract as soon as possible to: Harvard Farmers’ Market, P.O. Box 307, Harvard, MA 01451.

Downloadable HFM Vendor Application

Downloadable HFM Vendor Contract

Upon receipt of your application, we will provide you with more detailed guidelines, as well as tips on displaying your products. Full payment and signed contract will be due June 1, 2008.

We look forward to another exciting and successful season at the Harvard Farmers’ Market and can’t wait to see you there!

With best wishes from the Market Coordinators: