Waltham Farmers' Market To Return June 4 For 32nd Season

WALTHAM, MA — The Waltham Farmers’ Market (WFM) will return to the parking lot by the Embassy Theater behind Moody Street on Saturday, June 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.and run through Saturday, October 29.

As of now, the WFM will be operating with no COVID-19 restrictions in place. However, organizers are staying up to date on Massachusetts’ policies and will quickly implement changes if directed to do so by the city or state.

For the third year in a row, a section of Moody Street is restricted to pedestrian and bike traffic only. Information about street closures and traffic rerouting can be found here.

Music

After several years, Scott Shurr (a founding member of the WFM Board) has chosen to relinquish his role in managing the concert series.

"On behalf of the organizers, shoppers, and performers, we applaud Scott for creating a space for local musicians to be part of the WFM experience,” WFM said in a statement.

This year, WFM has also established an Artist Residency to highlight local talent. Each year, our Artists-in-Residence will bring a selection of local musical talent to the market, highlighting their own influences, collaborations, and tastes. On a monthly basis, the market will present a free, 90-minute performance for our shoppers and supporters.

"We are delighted to announce the inaugural Artist Residency was awarded to Waltham blues-and-jazz guitarist, Mike Williams,” WFM said. " A highly respected professor at the Berklee College of Music, Mike has performed extensively as a member of the Grammy Award–winning James Cotton Blues Band. He has backed the legendary Toni Lynn Washington and 'Evil Gal' Michelle Willson, both of whom will join Mike this season. We invite all of Waltham and beyond to join us in celebrating this hugely talented artist, and our Artists-in-Residence in years to come."

Vendors

The 2022 farmers’ market will have some new vendors, as well as many returning from past years.

Two long-standing vendors, Boston Smoked Fish and Wellwood Farm, recently received funding from the Baker-Polito Administration as part of an effort to address food insecurity issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest vendor Waltham Fields Community Farm is also included in the list.

In addition, WFM vendor Bread Obsession has announced that they are opening a store at 453 Market Road in Lexington, and Wicked Local just named them as one of "eight great bread bakeries in Eastern Massachusetts.”

To view the vendor list for each Saturday, visit WFM’s website.