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When Do Chelsea's Farmers Markets Open?

Find out about Chelsea's two options for farmers markets and how to get products before the markets open.

Today is the first day of spring!

The vernal equinox, when the days and nights are approximately equal, officially marks the start of spring.

Perhaps the date, and not the weather, is making you think of spring activities.

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A popular spring and summer activity is shopping at farmers markets. Chelsea has two options: the Chelsea Farmers Market downtown on Park Street and the Chelsea Community Hospital Bushel Basket Farmers Market on Old US-12. 

The Chelsea Farmers Market starts in May and is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through October.

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The market offers organic produce, handmade crafts, eggs, meat, cut flowers, plants, baked goods, jam, honey and more. Interested in getting the products before the market opens? Check out a list of the market's full-season vendors.

The Chelsea Community Hospital Bushel Basket Farmers Market is open from May to October on Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. Find out about the produce, products and contributors here.

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