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The Quincy Farmers Market is a woman-owned and operated business since 1982.
Founded by a Finnish Emigrant. Continued by a Retired Special Needs School Teacher.
Founded by a Finnish Emigrant. Continued by a Retired Special Needs School Teacher.
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The market has returned to the downtown in Kilroy Square at 25 Cottage Avenue on Fridays through October (Map and directions below).
Below are some stories, legend, mythology, and history about the "Kilroy was here" graffiti that was popular during WWII and its surmised links to Quincy.
The WWII Memorial Engraving phoo by Luis Rubio from Alexandria, VA, USA - Kilroy was here, CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3558598
Here is the way the mates aboard the USS Salem tell the tale www.uss-salem.org/kilroy/
Here is how other people tell their stories.
Here is how other people tell their stories.
Downtown Market at Kilroy Square
Click the picture above for an interactive Google Map then click for directions.
The market at Kilroy Square is in the heart of downtown Quincy, close to its original location in the Hancock Parking Lot (which no longer exists). It is located at 25 Cottage Avenue next to the Fours Restaurant.
Parking is available in the abutting garage at $1 per hour.
There are bike racks.
Note in the following directions that Hannon Parkway, Revere Road, and McGrath Highway are three different names for different sections of the same road.
From the South/West: approach the Quincy District Courthouse from Hannon Parkway, (also called Revere Road) and turn left on Dennis Ryan Parkway in front of the Courthouse. Turn left on the next block to enter the parking structure.
From the North/East: approach the Courthouse via McGrath Highway and turn right onto Dennis Ryan Parkway next to the Courthouse. Turn left on the next block to enter the parking structure.
Parking is available in the abutting garage at $1 per hour.
There are bike racks.
Note in the following directions that Hannon Parkway, Revere Road, and McGrath Highway are three different names for different sections of the same road.
From the South/West: approach the Quincy District Courthouse from Hannon Parkway, (also called Revere Road) and turn left on Dennis Ryan Parkway in front of the Courthouse. Turn left on the next block to enter the parking structure.
From the North/East: approach the Courthouse via McGrath Highway and turn right onto Dennis Ryan Parkway next to the Courthouse. Turn left on the next block to enter the parking structure.
Walking Guides
Here is a walking guide from the Quincy Center T-Stop through the Hancock Adams Green, past the Church of the Presidents, fountains, the historic cemetery, to Kilroy Square.
The Southwest Passage to Kilroy Square: A four minute guide from the south-west to Kilroy Square. This "Southwest Passage" to Kilroy Square begins at the Liberty Tree next to the historic site of the Brackett Tavern - a gathering place for revolutionaries. It is across from the Episcopal Church, and the modern day Liberty Tavern. Heading east on Hancock street we mention Paddy Barry's Irish Pub - a great place for live music, bus route drop points, and Alba's restaurant. Then turn right on Cottage Ave. and a right through the next alley into Kilroy Square - home of the new Quincy Farmers Market.
Traveling west by northwest towards Kilroy Square from the intersection of the Southern Artery and Coddington Street we stroll past the largest YMCA in the country, the new Quincy High School and marker for the original steps at the entrance to the old High School. We offer some historical architectural notes regarding old Bethany Church and the Thomas Crane Public Library. We finish with a walk by the gardens kept by the Beautification Commitee of the Wollaston Garden Club - celebrating the 10th anniversary of their care for their Peace Garden.
Public Transit
From the Quincy Center MBTA hub
Walking from the Quincy Center T-stop it is a quarter mile through the Hancock Adams Green, past the Church of the Presidents, down Hancock Street. Take a left at Alba's Restaurant on Cottage Ave. One block down and walk right into Kilroy Square.
2021 Vendors in Kilroy Square
Stillman’s Farm- produce, vegetables, fruit
Charles River Farm- microgreens, potted plants, mushrooms
Oriental Farm- Asian veggies and herbs
Barbosa Family Farm, veggies
Stony Creek Farm- grass fed beef, pasture raised chicken
Golden Rule Honey, honeys from six locations
Ackermann Maple Farm - maple syrup
Best Friends Forever Kitchen, rubs and spice mixes
Nygee's Naturalz, hand-made soaps
Wash Naturals - homemade exfoliating body scrubs
Cote De Fleurs - cut-flower micro farm
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood - art
Manet Community Health Center, COVID-19 Vaccinations
Thomas Crane Public Library, Library card signups and books
Souther Tide Mill, historic grain and lumber tide mill
North Quincy High School Soccer Teams Fundraiser 7/30, 8/6
- North Quincy High School Girls Soccer Facebook Page
- North Quincy High School Soccer Alumni (Merchandise Website)
- North Quincy High School Soccer Alumni Facebook Page
- North Quincy High School Boys Soccer Page
Charles River Farm- microgreens, potted plants, mushrooms
Oriental Farm- Asian veggies and herbs
Barbosa Family Farm, veggies
Stony Creek Farm- grass fed beef, pasture raised chicken
Golden Rule Honey, honeys from six locations
Ackermann Maple Farm - maple syrup
Best Friends Forever Kitchen, rubs and spice mixes
Nygee's Naturalz, hand-made soaps
Wash Naturals - homemade exfoliating body scrubs
Cote De Fleurs - cut-flower micro farm
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood - art
Manet Community Health Center, COVID-19 Vaccinations
Thomas Crane Public Library, Library card signups and books
Souther Tide Mill, historic grain and lumber tide mill
North Quincy High School Soccer Teams Fundraiser 7/30, 8/6
- North Quincy High School Girls Soccer Facebook Page
- North Quincy High School Soccer Alumni (Merchandise Website)
- North Quincy High School Soccer Alumni Facebook Page
- North Quincy High School Boys Soccer Page
More news...
- The Quincy Farmers Market traditionally opens the last Friday of June and runs until the last Friday before Thanksgiving. This year we open June 18 to synch with the opening of the Milton Farmers Market on June 17. We encourage all our fans to visit the MFM at least once during the season - it is a beautiful location, wonderful, unique and quirky downtown shops, historic New England Architecture, and great place to make a day of it.
- If you would like to become a vendor in our market, or volunteer, become a Market Ambassador, or train to become a market manager contact us now.
- If you would like to start a business in the Food or Cottage Industry we may be able to help.
- Involvement in our market community also happens online in social media, through our live Queen of Quincy Quisine cooking shows, live online Garden-to-Glass mixology parties, Farm-to-Table dinners at local restaurants, and other events around town.
- We run a walk-through market, Community Supported Agriculture, and online pre-order all with pick-up or ($3) delivery.
- In addition to shopping we typically feature public art, fine art, community information and civic engagement opportunities, and music.
- Contact Kevin Dye on all issues at: kevin@futureworldscenter.org or 339-225-2607 .
A Poem for Our Market
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April is National Poetry Month. Click to read or hear the poem, Festooning Renga, written about the Quincy Farmers Market while in the market. https://conta.cc/2PbCYtB
"Festooning" is a cooperative behavior of bees. "Renga" is a collaborative form of poetry. They are metaphors for our market. QFM Events in 2020 |
Art - Our market hosted several fine art painting shows for people to view while in line for other vendors. Public Art installations surrounded patrons and vendors through the season.
Community Events - This year we celebrated Autumn on the Water at Marina Bay with a Farm-to-Table dinner at Victory Point. Our farmers donated hay bales, cornstalks, mums, and pumpkins to create a great photo op overlooking the bay.
Souther Tide Mill - the market donated all the makings to spruce up the Tide Mill on the Southern Artery with all the fixings to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Queen of Quincy Quisine - Janet Little launched an online video series including some live interactive cooking and drinking shows. She was featured in the Patriot Ledger with a beautiful, very colorful photo-essay of the behind-the-scenes production of the show and eating with her viewers outside overlooking the tidal salt marsh behind her house.
Community Events - This year we celebrated Autumn on the Water at Marina Bay with a Farm-to-Table dinner at Victory Point. Our farmers donated hay bales, cornstalks, mums, and pumpkins to create a great photo op overlooking the bay.
Souther Tide Mill - the market donated all the makings to spruce up the Tide Mill on the Southern Artery with all the fixings to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Queen of Quincy Quisine - Janet Little launched an online video series including some live interactive cooking and drinking shows. She was featured in the Patriot Ledger with a beautiful, very colorful photo-essay of the behind-the-scenes production of the show and eating with her viewers outside overlooking the tidal salt marsh behind her house.
Deliveries and Shipping
You can get home delivery from the Farmers Markets for CSA pickup, vendor pre-orders, personal shopping experiences, and Queen of Quincy Quisine participatory cooking shows through Quincy Eats Anywhere. This is a project of Quincy Eats. It is in the vanguard cadre of projects we are engaged in through the Service Innovation Lab of Granite City Grows. Stayed tuned for details.
Some of the honey and maple products are available in our new store. For more selections you can get deliveries.
Golden Rule Honey
Laurie will also get you the local Massachusetts honey you have been waiting for. Call her at (978) 407-3934.
Laurie will also get you the local Massachusetts honey you have been waiting for. Call her at (978) 407-3934.
Ackermann's Maple Syrup
Ackermann's Breakfast Box Subscription (Offer)
It isn't just ordering on-line. But a membership that will consist of a package mailed to your door every quarter. 4 times a year you will receive 100% pure maple syrup, barrel aged or infused maple syrup, maple cream, and pancake mix. Then once a year you will receive an Ackermann Maple Farm t-shirt, maple candies and a free gift card for your birthday. We are also including a free $35.00 holiday gift, monthly recipe cards, and as part of being a member you will receive 10% off our website for all extra purchases.
ALL FOR ONLY $19.99 a Month - Check for availability this offer may expire.
Contact Ian ackermannmaplesyrup@gmail.comack
Ackermann's Breakfast Box Subscription (Offer)
It isn't just ordering on-line. But a membership that will consist of a package mailed to your door every quarter. 4 times a year you will receive 100% pure maple syrup, barrel aged or infused maple syrup, maple cream, and pancake mix. Then once a year you will receive an Ackermann Maple Farm t-shirt, maple candies and a free gift card for your birthday. We are also including a free $35.00 holiday gift, monthly recipe cards, and as part of being a member you will receive 10% off our website for all extra purchases.
ALL FOR ONLY $19.99 a Month - Check for availability this offer may expire.
Contact Ian ackermannmaplesyrup@gmail.comack
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Source location of products and vendors at the Quincy Farmers Market.
Most of our vendors are family-owned, small businesses from Massachusetts, many from Quincy.
No resellers, no dealers, no wholesalers, no used goods.
Every vendor is directly involved in developing and producing the products they sell. Ask them to tell you about their story.
No resellers, no dealers, no wholesalers, no used goods.
Every vendor is directly involved in developing and producing the products they sell. Ask them to tell you about their story.
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