Waltham Farmer's Market

It's that time of year again. Time for the Waltham Farmer's Market. The parking lot behind the bank at the intersection of Moody and Main transforms into a bustling urban-ish outdoor market each Saturday.

Aside from fresh, local fruits, veggies, flowers eggs, homemade cheese, bread, pastries and oh man, I'll just stop there, there is usually a performance around 11:30 ish by a local band. Also, local craftspeople have begun selling their goods like handblown glass at the Waltham Farmer's Market.

The farmer's market is an important part of Waltham civic life. It's right next to the common and across from the library. And, it's at the head of Moody Street, for which Waltham is probably best known. It's also across the street from Waltham's Cafe on the Common (excellent fair trade coffee & ice tea, pastries & more) and next door ice cream shop. You could really center a day around this.

Also cool:

• Senior citizens get a discount
• The vendors accept WIC coupons
• Leftover produce is donated to food pantries.

I've moved 3 times within the city of Waltham and I'm always delighted to run into old neighbors here. I've also signed lots of petitions and had lots of free ice cold water. Check it out this year. You won't be disappointed.

This year the market runs from June 13 through November 7.