Backyard Growers, a food equity nonprofit organization, and the City of Gloucester today announced the launch of a new farmer’s market, “Backyard Growcery,” starting this Wednesday, June 19th, from 2:30-6:30pm at Burnham’s Field. The market will run every Wednesday during the same hours, providing fresh, local produce to the community.
Burnham’s Field, a centrally-located public park in downtown Gloucester, has seen significant revitalization over the past decade and is now a hub of community activity, featuring a playground, walking paths, and athletic fields. The Field also hosts the Backyard Growers-managed Burnham’s Field Community Garden, where over fifty local households cultivate their own food.
“We are incredibly excited to kick off the Backyard Growcery farmer’s market this Wednesday,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “This market is not just about providing access to fresh, local produce—it’s about fostering a sense of community and bringing our residents together in a vibrant public space. We look forward to seeing Burnham’s Field come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Gloucester each week.”
The food produced in and around Gloucester is unique in its ties to the City’s fishing heritage as well as the contributions of the culturally diverse people who have called Gloucester home over the centuries. The new market will increase access to local food for everyone who lives in Gloucester and add a bustling weekly market to a thriving public park.
North Shore- and Cape Ann-based market vendors will provide food and produce, including fruit, vegetables, eggs, fish, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, and more. The market will focus on increasing access to fresh food in a downtown Gloucester food desert.
For farmer’s market updates and more, please visit www.backyardgrowers.org.
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