Set the alarm and bring a tote, because the best market finds rarely wait until noon. Massachusetts knows how to do farmers markets with personality.
One table might have berries that still smell like sunshine. Another might be stacked with sourdough, flowers, honey, cheese, or tomatoes that make grocery store versions look a little sad.
The fun is not just buying food. It is talking to growers, spotting what just came into season, and watching regulars head straight for their favorite stands before the good stuff sells out…