Arlington Farmers Market

Excellent wares, annoying scene.
A good mix of goods — meat, fish, honey, baked treats, breads, the really enthusiastic chowder lady. But really just one of each of these. Produce, on the other hand, you can comparison shop, with a range of options: local, organic, not-​quite-​organic, not at all organic, and so on. Price points and the selection of produce varies too, so it’s definitely worth a browse to get exactly what you want and pay exactly what you want for it. Oh, and also plenty of free samples, a jug of drinking water and live music of variable quality. So far, so good.
The drawback is the collection of really rude older ladies who shop here. When I first started shopping here I had a broken arm and an infant and these ladies would push in front of me to make their purchases. I’m a relatively decisive shopper, but they still do it now that I’m more able-​bodied and my well-​behaved toddler tags along. I often get sympathetic looks from the folks actually selling the vegetables, and maybe they should institute a gracious-person’s discount, because I seriously consider never coming back every time I find myself staring at the rear end of one of these really rude older ladies.
And, to the ladies, I have only this to say: if you don’t have the time to be polite, please stay home!
Also, I’ve never driven, but if I had to pay to park, that would annoy me. Maybe that’s their problem.

This is a lovely farmers market with a good mix of vendors selling produce, meat, pasta, cheese, pastries and honey. It irks me when markets heavily skew toward craft items like pot holders or too many granola stands.
The produce stands are plentiful and offer a great variety of fruits and vegetables, and nice winter squashes this time of year. I agree with another reviewer, some mushrooms would be a bonus.
It has a few more vendors than the Davis Square market (my old haunt). Parking is in the town hall lot where the market is hosted and does required paid meters. Or, bike there like me! :D
Of course, Copley will always be the best!

There is a wide selection of items you can get (and not get in the grocery store) and most of the places I visit accept credit cards (since I am constantly stopping at an ATM to go grocery shopping)!
I’m still a bigger fan of the Lexington Farmer’s Market, but that might just be because I have been going there a bit longer and have my favorite stands. :) The paying for parking always irks me just a bit…
That said, I was able to find cheddar cauliflower at the Arlington’s Farmer’s Market. Back story: I just wanted cauliflower, but it’s in such high demand and I think this season wasn’t a good crop? that the Lexington market has been sold out by the time I get there after work for several weeks. It was quite the excitement of the day to find some. :)
Last week was the last Market until June, and I’m looking forward to it already!

Wonderful farmer’s market! Tons of veggies, cheese, eggs, fish, meat, honey, spices, bread, etc. The farmers/​vendors are friendly and happy to answer your questions and suggest recipe ideas. Open Wednesdays 1:30 — 6:30 June-​Oct.

I like coming down here and poking around but it can definitely be hit or miss.
I’ve had pretty good luck with the fruits/​vegetables they tend to be good. The cheeses can be a little pricey but have always been pretty good. The meats have been a problem for me. Too many times I’ve bought cuts of meat from various vendors that turn out to be pretty bad cuts once I’ve returned home.
Good atmosphere, friendly people. I continue to go there for the fruits and veggies.

I really enjoyed it — they have a huge lot of things to sell.
1. Meats! fantastic prices of tender loin of lamb and chicken legs.
2. Various sweets — love the jars upon jars of very tasty and creative preserves and honey. Also, the lady selling ginger cookies — thanks for the wonderful delicious package.
3. I love the cheeses that they sell too.
I just wish farmers markets would sell avocado and mushrooms — but those don’t keep well outside.

With easy parking and a nice variety of vendors, the Arlington Farmers Market is a highlight even in a large market. Fresh meats, goat cheeses, baked goods and a wealth of produce make this a spot to visit even if you’re not an Arlingtonian. Drive in from Belmont, Cambridge or Somerville, and make sure to really look around.

Really, really nice market. Lots of parking and easy to get to, right off Mass. Ave.
Many different kinds of vendors, probably one of the most diverse markets I’ve been too. There is crafts, produce, meat, cheese, bread, baked goods, sweets, honey, coffee, etc. With all different price points too!
Love this market and can’t wait to return!

i love the arlington farmer’s market, and am dreading the end of farmer’s market season. i can’t wait for spring to start again!
the variety here is excellent– multiple farmers, two bakeries, a maple farmer one week and the next week a honey woman, two coffee people, two cheese people, a meat farmer, a fish monger, t&t’s popcorn, the knife sharpener coming every two weeks… i love it. they also have craft people, which i know a lot of people enjoy as well.
if you live in the area, definitely check it out on wednesday afternoons.

The «full schedule» did not mention Arlington Farmers Market.
Every Wed, from end of June — Oct (not sure of the exact date) — I think the hours are 1:30 pm — 6:30 pm, but I’ve arrived later and still found a decent selection. Includes organic produce, cheese, baked goods and crafts. Located in the parking lot behind the small white museum on the corner of Mass Av/​Pleasant St. Meter parking with centralized meter.