• Established since 2008 with a loyal customer base from Dedham and surrounding communities.

• Vendors stay because customers buy. Many of our core vendors have been with us for years, and two farms have participated for decades.

• Year-round market — outdoors Summer/Fall and indoors Winter/Spring in the heart of historic Dedham Square.

• Strong attendance: 400+ shoppers at Summer/Fall markets and 250–300 at Winter/Spring markets.

• Approximately 30 vendors per market, featuring locally made, produced or handmade products.

• SNAP & HIP accepted + SNAP Match, increasing customers' purchasing power.

• POP Club, weekly live music, ready-to-eat food, kids' activities and special events bring additional customers and encourage them to stay longer.

• Strong weekly marketing: dedicated e-newsletter, social media and local newspaper advertising.

• Highly engaged and growing audience: 3,600 email subscribers with 50–70% open rates, 4,500 Facebook followers and 2,900 Instagram followers.

• Affordable fees: $40 per market with a 20% discount for vendors who commit to a full season.

• Backed by Dedham Square Circle, which produces 70+ markets, concerts and community events annually, continually bringing new visitors into Dedham Square.

A professional, welcoming and well-supported market where vendors can sell, build a loyal customer base and grow their brand.

Link here to apply. We are now using Marketspread for our markets and event applications.

Food Vendors must apply for a permit with the Dedham Health Department at least 5 weeks before the Farmers Market opening day. There are specific inspection dates when vendors must attend to be inspected. Typically, inspection is on opening day and one date (TBD) mid season.

Once you are accepted as a vendor, link here to apply on Open.gov

Click to view Farmer’s Market Rules and Information.

Vendors who plan to sell processed foods or non-shelf stable foods or will be sampling, must upload the following when you complete our application.

• Copy of your health permit from your local health department (for processed foods)

• Copy of your organic certification (if applicable)

• Certificate of insurance naming Dedham Farmers Market, 670 High St, Dedham MA 02026 as additionally insured (all food/drink vendors)

After your vendor application is approved by the Market Manager, you will need to apply for a health permit from the Town of Dedham Health Department by May 27. If you are applying to the market after June 17, you must apply for a permit by July 9. There are specific inspection dates when vendors must attend to be inspected. 2026 inspection are opening day and on August 5.

Once you are accepted as a vendor, link here to apply for a permit with the Dedham Health Department on Open.gov. The permit fee is $100 for the Summer season and $100 for the Winter/Spring season.

Dedham Health Department Contacts:

Samantha Menard, Director, smenard@dedhamma.gov, or Stephany Lopez-Silva, Office Manager, mlopezsilva@dedhamma.gov Town of Dedham, 450 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026, 781-751-9220

Weekly vendor fees are:

$32.50 for full season and $37 per week selling vendors selling goods/food

$100 for large businesses/large non-profits with 6+ employees who want to give away promotional materials.

Vendor fees must be paid at least 1 month prior to your market date to reserve your booth at the market.

Payment can be made through your vendor portal on Marketspread or by check. Checks should be made payable to “Dedham Square Circle” and mailed to Dedham Square Circle, PO Box 593, Dedham, MA 02027.

NOTE-Do not send payments via Facebook Marketplace as that is a scam.

Artists and Makers are no longer required to have liability insurance as long as they sign our waiver. This exception applies only to vendors who will not sell, give away or sample: candy or food items, anything edible for pets, items to be put on pets or the human body including but not limited to lotion, oils, hair care, perfume, soap, cosmetics and lip balm.

Link to Waiver