Experience a bustling outdoor market, brimming with shoppers in a charming historic town square. Marvel at the picturesque white tents and enjoy some retail therapy against the backdrop of vintage brick buildings. All under an enchantily overcast sky for a surreal shopping experience you'll never forget!

Salem Farmers’ Market

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The Salem Farmers’ Market returns to Derby Square this summer starting in June, running through October 10th. The Salem Farmers’ Market dates back to 1634. With its peak around 1930, an estimated 10,000 people visited the market on a single Saturday. And you thought parking was tough today! Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, culinary delights, live performances, and more!

Experience a bustling outdoor market, brimming with shoppers in a charming historic town square. Marvel at the picturesque white tents and enjoy some retail therapy against the backdrop of vintage brick buildings. All under an enchantily overcast sky for a surreal shopping experience you'll never forget!

Salem Farmers’ Market

tcole

The Salem Farmers’ Market returns to Derby Square this summer starting in June, running through October 10th. The Salem Farmers’ Market dates back to 1634. With its peak around 1930, an estimated 10,000 people visited the market on a single Saturday. And you thought parking was tough today! Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, culinary delights, live performances, and more!

Experience a bustling outdoor market, brimming with shoppers in a charming historic town square. Marvel at the picturesque white tents and enjoy some retail therapy against the backdrop of vintage brick buildings. All under an enchantily overcast sky for a surreal shopping experience you'll never forget!

Salem Farmers’ Market

tcole

The Salem Farmers’ Market returns to Derby Square this summer starting in June, running through October 10th. The Salem Farmers’ Market dates back to 1634. With its peak around 1930, an estimated 10,000 people visited the market on a single Saturday. And you thought parking was tough today! Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, culinary delights, live performances, and more!

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How to Survive as an Artist During Festival Season 2022

Festival season in New England usually runs from May to October, plus the sprinkling of winter markets in late November and December, and most artists, makers, creators, and performers are already considering and applying to the events they want to participate in throughout the year. Many North Shore-based festivals have released their call for art and performers, including Salem Arts …

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Surviving as An Artist During Festival Season For Newbies

by Joey Phoenix Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in 2019 but has been updated to account for COVID times in March 2021. Festival season usually runs from May to October, plus the sprinkling of winter markets in late November and December, and most artists, makers, and creators are starting to consider which ones they want to participate in …

Salem Farmers Market 2019 Opens June 13!

Salem, MA, May 18, 2019 – On the second Thursday in June, the Salem Farmers’ Market will officially kick off its eleventh season on Derby Square. With over 35 vendors, the market will be held at Derby Square on Front Street in Salem, MA every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from June 13th through October 17th, 2019. “The Salem Farmers’ …