Union Square Farmers Market starts its 21st season this Saturday, May 10.

Union Square Main Streets kicks off the 21st season of the Union Square Farmers Market in Somerville this Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Union Square Plaza. The market will be open rain or shine Saturdays through October 25, except September 20.

Since 2005, shoppers from all over Greater Boston have explored the 38th coolest neighborhood in the world by tasting culturally-relevant treats, chatting with community groups, and filling their reusable bags with high-quality, fresh foods at the Union Square Farmers Market. This annual neighborhood tradition continues to serve as a catalyst for vibrancy, economic opportunity, and community connection in Union Square, Somerville.

“Community is an important antidote to uncertainty,” said Jessica Eshleman, executive director of Union Square Main Streets, the nonprofit that produces the market. “The Union Square Farmers Market is excited to return for its 21st year of seeding chances to come together as neighbors to source fresh food and info about many groups doing good work in Somerville. To better serve all, and thanks to our partners, we’re proud to continue to provide SNAP Match interpretation services in Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.”    

Thousands of shoppers, including award-winning chefs, local business leaders, and neighbors near and far make the Union Square Farmers Market a delectable destination each Saturday during the season. Returning for a 21st year, 60+ local farms and food producers welcome shoppers with open arms, outstanding goods, cooking tips, and recipe suggestions, creating a culinary community where all are welcome.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) shoppers are valued customers at Union Square Farmers Market. The market is proud to continue to serve a critical role in Somerville’s food security system by offering a dollar-for-dollar SNAP match program. While providing SNAP customers with a match has been a priority for the market since it opened in 2005, it is thanks to a partnership with the City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition (in collaboration with Mass Farmers Markets, Somerville Winter Farmers Market, and Somerville Mobile Farmers Market) and customers investing in their neighborhood through the annual Good Food For All campaign that has sustained this important community resource year after year.

Union Square Farmers Market proudly boasts that businesses as local as Somerville itself round out the vendor roster. With businesses such as Somerville Arts Council’s Nibble Kitchen, Chappy’s Pickles, Del’s Coffee Roasters, and Bangla Adda, customers can eat easily knowing their dollars will directly benefit Somerville’s local economy.

While at the market, customers will be right at the doorsteps of some of the most historic, diverse, and popular businesses in Somerville and the Greater Boston Area. Customers are encouraged to grab a friend, family member, or pet to make each Saturday a “Shop the Square Saturday,” and visit local businesses before or after they visit the market.

These elements in particular resonate with the 2025 Union Square Farmers Market Season Sponsor, Boynton–Yards, a DLJ and Leggat McCall Project. 

“As developers deeply invested in Union Square’s long-term success, Boynton Yards is proud to support a market that strengthens our local economy, food systems, and sense of community,” said John Fenton, co-managing development director of Boynton Yards. “The Union Square Farmers Market is more than a place to shop – it’s a vibrant gathering space that brings people together and reflects the resilience and creativity of this neighborhood.”

The Union Square Farmers Market is made possible for a sixth year thanks to generous support from its 2025 Season Sponsor Boynton Yards, a project of DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners and Leggat McCall Properties; the City of Somerville; and donors who contribute to help make the SNAP Match possible.