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18 June
2024
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Discover the New Farmers Market at Charlesgate Park | By Rachel Bakish

Are you an Upper Back Bay resident? Looking for local produce and fresh bread? Want to listen to live music on a beautiful Sunday?  We have exciting news for you! The Muddy Water Initiative is launching a new farmers market at Charlesgate Park, located on Commonwealth Ave. on the banks of the Muddy River, starting Sunday, June 23. This market promises to be a weekly highlight, bringing together local farms, bakers, chefs, and food businesses every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM, through October 13.

 

Where can you find this New Farmers Market 

Located under the Bowker Overpass at Commonwealth Avenue, this market is easily accessible from the Back Bay, the Fenway, and Kenmore Square. “From now through the fall, Charlesgate Park is a gorgeous place to be,” Caroline Reeves, the coordinator of the Farmers Market says. “We’ll be enjoying everything the market has to offer AND the beautiful landscape on the banks of the Muddy River.” Its prime location also makes it a convenient trip for our neighbors across the river in Cambridge.

The neighborhood is looking forward to this market bringing this underutilized space to life. “My favorite thing to do on a Sunday morning is to get some exercise then get ready for the week ahead,” says local real estate agent Katie Garger. “I could not be more excited for this market to open on my block, so I can do both at the same time!” 

Visitors can expect a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, prepared food, snacks and more. This market is designed to be more than just a Sunday shopping destination; it’s a community gathering spot! At the market you can enjoy performances from students of the Berklee College of Music, who will be playing live music to add to the vibrant atmosphere on select Sundays, picnic tables to enjoy the drinks and prepared food, and bring your dog! 

 

The Vendors at Charlesgate Farmers Market 

Farms

  • Dick’s Market Garden
  • Drowsy Dragon Farm
  • By The Bloom Farm & Flower Co.
  • Joyberry Farms

Prepared Food

  • SamosaMan
  • Lalu’s Chicken
  • Petra mediterranean cuisine
  • Dumpling Daughter

Baked Goods

  • Top Shelf Cookies
  • O’some Cafe
  • Maple & Maine Pastry Kitchen
  • Eastern Standard

Seafood

  • Captain Marden’s Seafoods
  • Cape Ann Fresh Catch

Snacks/Beverages/Specialty

  • TheTéSpa
  • Juste Tutu
  • Madhrasi
  • The Rooted Bloom
  • Boston Vegan
  • Organic Juice Barn
  • Hale Bone Broth
  • GRIA Food Co.
  • Cini coffee
  • Pinch Dab Dash

Artisans

  • Sabby’s Stuff
  • Simply Chickie

 

Join the Celebration on Opening Day!

This new farmers market will be a wonderful addition to the Back Bay community, providing fresh, local food and a place for residents to connect and enjoy. We hope to see all our local clients and friends at the grand opening of the market on Sunday, June 23.  It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great weather, local food, and lively community spirit. 

Wish you could be a part of this vibrant community? Reach out to explore the neighborhood and best place to live in the Upper Back Bay