Holyoke Farmers’ Market Offers Year-round Access to Fresh, Local Goods
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Farmers’ Market is built on a mission to strengthen and promote access to fresh, local food for all, supporting local agriculture and healthy communities by design. Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, residents from every background are welcomed to the market’s year-round indoor space at the Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center.
The market is guided by a set of core values, championing inclusivity, social and economic justice, transparency, and compassion, while actively supporting both local producers and shoppers, embracing innovation, and fostering collaboration throughout the region.
The market showcases a dynamic mix of vendors each week. Shoppers can explore handmade jewelry from JDB Creations, as well as an assortment of crafts, plants, candles, and more from the Center School. This is in addition to the regular lineup of farms and local producers, providing a robust selection of goods for every taste.
The Greater Holyoke Chamber puts on the market in partnership with local host venues. In addition to the Tuesday market, an extra Holyoke Farmers’ Market is held on Wednesdays at Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June through September. For added convenience, valet parking is provided at HMC to help ensure the walk for visitors is not too long. Both market locations are accessible via multiple transportation options, including PVTA buses, Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center shuttle service, and HMC shuttles.
At its core, the market serves as a vibrant hub where everyone is welcomed and included, reflecting a commitment to economic and social justice, transparency, and compassion. By championing local agriculture, the Holyoke Farmers’ Market works to make fresh, locally sourced goods accessible to all, consistently supporting both the farmers who grow food and the neighbors who rely on it. Each week features a diverse lineup of vendors, ranging from D+R Farm, Lombrico Farm, and Gray Log Farm, offering quality produce, eggs, meat, and wool, to unique local producers like Livingstone Mycology.
Beyond groceries, the market is an opportunity to support local artisans. A selection of vendors showcase handmade jewelry, crafts, and candles, making it a destination for both everyday shopping and unique gift giving. Baked goods are also a staple, with options including gluten-free items from Tiny Light Bakery and sourdough treats from Sweet Baby Rae’s.
The market accepts a range of payment options, including cash, check, credit, digital payments, and SNAP/HIP benefits.