Reviews for: Salem Farmers' Market

I had missed the market this year - we've been out of town or busy - until last week! I had forgotten the amazing sense of community I feel when I'm there! I actually didn't see anyone I knew last week, which was unusual, but I stlll felt so completely and utterly at home. The music, the bustle, the gorgeous fruits, veggies and bread! Amazing...I hope we continue to do this every year. LOVE it! : )

Love going there and buying veggies and breads and my daughter loves the cookies.

Fantastic produce and atmosphere- it's not just a farmer's market but a cultural gathering! Music, food and great sense of community- YUM!

The Salem Market is the best. My family and I are thrilled that they are back in business. We love the fresh fruits and veggies.

It's a wonderful green alternative, provides my family with healthy produce options and supports local artists and musicians. It also helps keep local farms in business and allows Salem residents to gather as a community in support of local, walkable, and healthy food and fun!

The Salem Farmers' Market makes fresh delicious food available a 5 minute walk from my house!

Salem, MA Farmer's Market is awesome. Besides being 375 years old- it's a fantastic Farmer's Market with so many vendors and a great amount of traffic and a huge comradary of community and spirit.

In addition to its fabulous array of produce, and local products the Salem Farmer's Market has brought sunshine, vitality, & excitement to downtown Salem every Thursday evening since its inception.! Great job!

Gets people out of their cars, walking around downtown, talking and buying healthy things to eat! Helen Sides

A wonderful way to bring the farm to the people. It's difficult to get the people to the farm.

As a child I remember this market being part of life in Salem. I love the idea that it is part of the fabric of life in Salem again in 2009.

Salem Farmers Market not only has wonderful vegetables, but also fish and baked goods. Along with the fabulous food there is a wonderful community atmosphere, enhanced by local musicians.

I love the freshness of the food. It looks like the produce that comes from my father's garden (he is 91). Color and taste remarkable.

I love to support local Salem businesses not to mention great deals on great, fresh produce.

GREAT FRESH FOOD,GOOD FOR THE DOWNTOWNS OTHER BUSNESSES,ALWAYS RUN INTO SOMEONEW YOU MAY HAVE NOT SEEN FOR AWHILE

I remember the "old days" going with my father and grandmother to the Salem Market. The new market is wonderful. It saves me so much time trying to get fresh local fruits and vegetables. Such a great accomplishment for the merchants the organizers and the City.

Love the fresh veggies, the fish, the bread and the community! It's just great!

Great addition to downtown Salem flavor! Hope to see it continue for a long, long time

Convenient, local, fresh, organic vegetables plus breads, cookies and brownies, fresh fish, ....gifts, soaps, massage. and music! What's not to love?

We really needed a source for good, fresh, healthy produce, and fish and cheese, downtown! Also, it's not as crowded as Marblehead's Farmer's Market.

Nothing is better than being able to shop for fresh local produce and seafood in an open air market with live entertainment! The quality of produce is terrific and the vendors are top notch. I just wished it was two days a week rather than one!

I love that there is live music, and that there are so many local, organic farms represented. The Salem Farmer's Market is fantastic!!! I heart the Salem Farmer's Market.

Because we just moved to Salem, MA. We wanted to have a feel of the city and was told The Salem Farmer's Market was one of the best places and events to go to.

Fresh from the farm produce is the next best thing to growing it myself. Many thanks to all the farmers!

I support the Salem Farmers Mkt because I prefer fresh locally grown produce especially organic. I and my family only eat fresh, organic, no chemicals at all. I like what shows up at the Market every week and we appreciate all the efforts of farmers and all others who make it all possible

Because it is a great way to get fresh natural produce and food directly from local farmers and it is pittoresque

The variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables and homemade products are wholesome,delightful and delicious!

Great selection, Friendly Vendors & on a week night! Makes it so much more convenient. I'm so glad the tradition has returned.

Love fresh fruits and vegetables! It's something available in the summer to which I look forward to all winter!

Wonderful opportunity to give back to the local hard-working self employed citizens while making a healthy choice for self and family.

Great variety of locally grown food and the farmers market is located in an area where farmer's sold food many years ago. It's nice to reinvigorate Derby Square.

Great selection, great location (and historical), great people, great music and other fun activities, great place to hang out each week, see friends, socialize, and buys gorgeous local produce -- all within a five-minute walk from my house!

As one of the oldest in the country it helps urban people understand where their food comes from and to experience the taste difference between local fresh produce and generic produce at a supermarket.

Great fresh food- locally grown, of course. A long history- celebrating a 375th anniversary in September!

Fresh, wonderful local grown vegetables and goods in a fun, musical atmosphere. Add to that, the fantastic location in our almost 400 year old downtown area next to Old Salem Hall and it's a trip back to the past as well.

It is better than good to be able to walk to market and have freshly grown produce available. Thanks to all the hard working gardeners who provide all of this.

Best all around market around. Has everything you could ask for. All local fruits,and vegies and hand crafted crafts.

Many wonderful vendors, artisns, musicians and farmers make this an event I look forward to weekly. Organically grown food is a must for me and I can obtain many vegtables and have a good selection to pik from.

The market is a fantastic place to go. All of the people are friendly, sociable and knowledgeable. Any and all questions I have are answered. I love to go each week, even if I don't end up buying a thing!

Convenient access to fresh local produce & locally crafted items. Walk from home = big plus.

Georgeous, healthly, local produce served up in the unique historic setting of Salem's Old Town Hall..

The market has a wide variety of produce and other products. It is in a convenient location, with a great atmosphere. Shopping at the farmers' market gives you the opportunity to be closer to the community as you interact with folks from your neighborhood. Also, it is great to meet the folks who grow the produce, make the baked goods, etc. which are for sale!

I run a local business and completely support keeping the town purchasing locally. I think it is a wonderful thing for Salem to have. And who doesn't love fresh products???

it is a great market in historic Salem , MA . there is so much there to choose from and it just keeps getting better

I support the Salem Farmers' Market because of the location, the products, and the friendly people.

They have the best looking and tasting fruit and vegatables..and a great location!!

LOVE having a farmer's market in Salem at long last....great produce, wonderful sweet treats, good gift ideas. I can only see it grow and grow. Nice music events and a great way to re-connect with people, plus bring some vibrancy to downtown Salem. What's not to love?

What a great spot! Very nice and professional vendors with great products, other customers are all also helpful and friendly. Plenty of parking. Keep $ coming into town and keep good food in our bellies.

I love thier fresh fruits and vegtables. Also the cusotmer service you recieve is great as well. Thay are always willing to help you ad serve you in the best way they know how and also make sure you walk away happy you stopped by.

Because its located in historic downtown Salem and brings more life to that area of town.

a) carbon footprint, b) community, c) better food and more encouraging meal foods, d) FOODPLUS!

great oppurtunity to buy fresh products from local farms and not have to travel to them

We LOVE the Salem farmer's market! Great food, AWESOME folks to purchase all kinds of amazingly tasty stuff from! We're so lucky!

Convenience (walkable for me), good variety of real produce (not a lot high-end specialty products), great prices. Good hours of operration.

Awesome! Love the fresh veggies, fish, and all the fixins! It's hard work so I support the farmers whole-heartedly. DELICIOUS!!

There are so many things that you never see at other Farmer's Markets! Lobster! Homemade Organic Breads baked right on the spot! Great entertainment and a real feeling of community. I love the Salem Farmer's Market!!

Fresh, organic produce right in the middle of town. Yeah! I support local growers, as well as the low carbon footprint. Now we need to work on something like this year round!

Salem needs a progressive, MODERN, full-service grocery store DOWNTOWN. This is a wonderful start on Salem's needed "coming of age" as a resident-friendly city, and meanwhile fulfills a real need for fresh, organic, locally-produced food.

We live in Salem and want to show our support!!We love shopping here every Thursday. Wonderful selections!!

I am at the Farmers' Market every week selling my handmade goats milk soaps, etc. and look forward to Thursdays each week. The people are wonderful and friendly, the produce is fabulous and everyone has a great time.

Great food, plus, now on thursdays, lots of people come to salem from 4-7pm. Great addition to our community!

It is one of the most exciting and freshest markets around. Even with the bad weather they always have something for everyone. Plus I LOVE the fresh bread baker on site.

Supports local food growers, enhances community, encourages healthy food choices, shows off local businesses, and highlights beautiful area of the city. Well done!

Salem is such a walking city. The farmer's market only adds to the walking experience and what you may stumble upon when walking. The farmer's market is a good size with a nice selection of vendors. Thank you kind Salemites who did the work to get this market in Salem.

Love Salem & the community!! Very special place & group of people involved...truly a unique, enticing place to be & be a part of!

Wonderful, fresh produce in downtown Salem. Fun atmosphere. Friendly vendors.

I was visiting Salem and took a stroll through the market. I bought everything from handmade soaps to gluten free cookies. What a find!!

I LOVE Salem and the Salem Farmer's Market gives me a chance to bring a little piece / feel of Salem home.

Love the opportunity to shop right downtown where I live. Also enjoying the fresh veggies, berries, bread and fish.

What's not to love about fresh, locally grown produce available right in downtown Salem? We've waited a long time for this!

There's nothing better and healthier than fresh locally grown produce. Please keep it going and keep us healthy!

1. We're vegetarians 2. Organic produce fresh from local fields 3. Close to where we live 4. Always meet friends and neighbors

I recently moved back to Salem and the Salem Farmer's Market is on my To Do list every Thursday. I love the walk downtown, the fresh veggies and seeing happy people all around you is uplifting. It's a good thing!!!

As a resident of downtown Salem who does not have access to a car during the weekdays, I love that I can walk to purchase fresh produce. While being eco friendly, I also enjoy healthy wonderful tasting food and supporting locak businesses as well. I love living and shopping in such a vibrant city.

There is nothing more great tasting, or healthier for you than fresh produce, and the Salem Farmers Market is conveniently available with tons of great fresh things that just taste better than anything a supermarket could ever offer, period! You are happier, and healthier for it, and you support our local growers - its a win, win, win situation! I can't wait until Fall to see all those apples, pies, and pumpkins! ;)

Because the produce is fresh and often organic, and it's all eco friendly, since the travel time from garden to your table is so short. This also makes the veggies yummy!

The Salem Farmers' Market brings back a tradition that dates back to the 17th century. On top of that it brings to the Salem community something that has been sadly lacking in recent decades---access to fresh local produce. From the very first day the new Farmers' Market has made the downtown livelier and more vital.

I support for many reasons.. Best way to support sustainable agriculture, enjoy the experience of shopping for food, socialize with the community, teach kids about responsible consumption, and many more. Unfortunately, due to my work commute, I can never get there early enough to buy everything I want.

I believe in supporting local business when possible. To often we must purchase goods from other countries, this is great for the local economy and we are getting fresh product.

This market is great--I buy produce every Thursday on my walk home from work. It is in a great location, and it greatly contributed to the Salem community and the downtown business area.

Produce is excellent and fresh and other products are all very good. I like the convenience and always like to support local business.

Delicious foods!! We love supporting local businesses. It brings back wonderful memories of downtown Salem.

Salem Farmers market brings back memories of a much simpler time. People should always support small local businesses. Love to have fresh grown produce along with homemade products.

The Farmers Market was a great Idea for the Salem Communnity. Brings back so many memories of how Salem was years ago, growing up. Everybody Knew everybody .We are so lucky to have great volunteers to make this happen.(Hats off to them). Meet old friends and shop at the same time . Salem has so much to offer. Wide variety of everything and all grown locally,what more could you ask for.

I love shopping locally and supporting local farmers. The produce is fresh picked, lucious, and nutritious. We all need to support our local farmers markets to help create community and encourage healthy eating.

I would love to be able to support local growers, and at the same time be able to purchase produce that I know is fresh and organic (and healthy).

Wider access to healthy and fresher food is a step towards a healthier future for everyone!

This Farmers' Market has been a part of life in Salem for 375 years. It is a wonderful opportunity for families to choose foods together, to talk with the person who grew the food and to purchase a fresh product. It is the perfect way to avoid preservatives, pre-prepard foods full of who knows what and to teach children how much fun it is to prepare foods from scratch and to eat a healthy diet. Because the market is centrally located, visits to the market can be combined with other fun, free and inexpensive activities in the city.

I love having fresh foods right at my fingertips! The one drawback is that they don't have it 7 days a week!

I support Salem Farmers' market because it supports our local farms and promotes healthy living

Salem Farmers' Market has brought so much vitality to our downtown! You can always feel the sense of excitement and pride in the air. Good for our health and *great* for our community!

Not only good local food, but good local products as well. A great place for the community to come together and support each other.

I support the farmers market because it is helping to stimulate the local econemy.

I try to make it to the farmers market every week. The quality and variety of the produce is spectacular as are the other vendors involved. The breads and croissants are fabulous! I will definitely miss this when the season is over.

I frequent our local Farmer's Markets and will continue to support all Farmer's Market. My nephew goes to the Salem Farmers Market, with his parents, and is being raised on fresh, homegrown produce. I wish all children had this opportunity.

It is a Great mix of fun booths. Located in the center of Salem, makes it a great destination.

Salem Farmer's market is like Salem - diverse. There are the usual (wonderful) farms offering fruits and veggies, but we also have a tiny in-town start-up farm selling fresh eggs (which are gone in 10 minutes), an in-town vendor who makes her own soaps and a bug-repelling stick that has become the favorite of all the parents in town, baked goods. Many downtown Salem events bring in lots of tourists - this event brings in everyone. Another big jump up for an up-and-coming little city.

It has constructively attracted the most Salem residential population downtown, especially in the evening hours, than of any other venue for the past 16 years - KEEP IT UP!!! It is exactly the life we have needed for our downtown!

It is nice to see local farmers back in Salem's Old Town House Square. The produce is fresh and tasty and it supports the local economy.

In addition to being terrific, well planned and beautifully run, I think it deserves the award because of the efforts made to hold it in the exact spot that the original market was held many years ago.