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Berkshire Grown’s indoor Winter Farmers’ Market season begins

Berkshire Grown’s Winter Farmers' Markets host farmers and producers from Berkshire County and the surrounding region, proving that the season to buy locally grown food never ends for farmers and food producers in the Berkshires.

From Berkshire Grown:

Berkshire County — Berkshire Grown launches its 2025–2026 indoor Winter Farmers’ Market season on the weekend before Thanksgiving, in both north and south Berkshire County.

In Great Barrington, the first in the season of six indoor Winter Farmers’ Markets will take place on Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Housy Dome (Housatonic Community Center). Starting in December, the five remaining indoor markets will run every third Saturday through April 18, 2026. The Housy Dome is located at 1064 Main Street in Housatonic and is included on the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) route #21.

In North County, the Winter Farmers’ Market will take place at Greylock WORKS in North Adams on Sunday, November 23, and Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Berkshire Grown is once again partnering with host Greylock WORKS to offer a mini maker market within the Winter Farmers’ Market, featuring a carefully curated gathering of local artisans.

Berkshire Grown’s Winter Farmers’ Markets provide a gathering place for shoppers to talk with farmers and catch up with friends in the chilly winter season. Adding to the sense of community, local musicians play live original music at both market locations, performing a variety of styles and genres.

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Admission to the Winter Farmers’ Markets is free, and food access is an integral part of the markets. “Thanks to programs like HIP and Market Match, SNAP shoppers can make their food dollars go further while also supporting local farmers,” said Executive Director Margaret Moulton. “Every purchase helps families bring home more fresh, nutritious produce and keeps money circulating in our community.”

Shoppers using SNAP can receive a match up to $30 of Market Match dollars, with funding for this match program provided by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures’ Market Match Fund. Massachusetts’ Healthy Incentive Program (HIP) reimburses shoppers who spend SNAP funds on fresh fruits and vegetables, ranging from $40 to $80 per month, depending on household size. SNAP and HIP can be processed at the market manager’s station, as well as at several farmers’ booths.

Berkshire Grown’s Winter Farmers’ Markets host farmers and producers from Berkshire County and the surrounding region, proving that the season to buy locally grown food never ends for farmers and food producers in the Berkshires. Shop for fresh greens, winter squash, root crops, apples, meats, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, prepared foods, and more. Meet the artisans whose creativity, craftsmanship, and traditions are inspired by the Berkshire landscapes and farms.

The Winter Farmers’ Markets are made possible through the support of Berkshire Grown’s local sponsors: Adams Community Bank, Berkshire Health Systems, Berkshire Magazine, Herrington’s, Rolling Rock Salt, Vitality Chiropractic, Berkshire Edge, Blue Spark Financial, Fiber Connect, Guido’s, Lee Bank, Marty’s Local, Wheeler & Taylor, Blue Q, Mungy, Prairie Whale, Sett/One Mercantile, Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center, Wild Oats Market, and Williams College Zilkha Center for the Environment.

Berkshire Grown also thanks the Town of Great Barrington and Greylock WORKS for hosting the Winter Farmers’ Markets and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for their ongoing support of the Winter Farmers’ Markets.

For more information, visit Berkshire Grown’s website or call (413) 528-0041.

Calendar Listings:

Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Winter Farmers’ Market
Housy Dome (Housatonic Community Center)
1064 Main Street, Housatonic
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
November 22, December 20, 2025
January 78, February 21, March 21, April 18, 2026

Berkshire Grown Williamstown/North Adams Winter Farmers’ Market + mini maker market
Greylock WORKS
508 State Road, North Adams
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
November 23, December 21, 2025

All markets feature locally-grown and produced foods.
Admission is free.
SNAP and HIP Benefits are accepted at all markets.
1:1 Market Match for SNAP is available for up to $30/shopper at each market.

Click here for updates on the Winter Farmers’ Markets, including returning and new vendors.

Individual listings follow:

Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers’ Markets

Saturday, November 22, 2025: Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Winter Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Housy Dome, 1064 Main Street, Housatonic, MA. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits. Admission is free. berkshiregrown.org

Sunday, November 23, 2025: Berkshire Grown Williamstown/North Adams Winter Farmers’ Market + mini maker market featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, artisan crafts, and more, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Greylock WORKS, 508 State Road, North Adams, MA. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits. Free admission. berkshiregrown.org

Saturday, December 20, 2025: Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Winter Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Housy Dome, 1064 Main Street, Housatonic, MA. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits. Admission is free. berkshiregrown.org

Sunday, December 21, 2025: Berkshire Grown Williamstown/North Adams Winter Farmers’ Market + mini maker market featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, artisan crafts, and more, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Greylock WORKS, 508 State Road, North Adams, MA. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits. Free admission. berkshiregrown.org

Saturday, January 17, 2026: Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Winter Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Housy Dome, 1064 Main Street, Housatonic, MA. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits. Admission is free. berkshiregrown.org

Saturday, February 21, 2026: Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Winter Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Housy Dome, 1064 Main Street, Housatonic, MA. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits. Admission is free. berkshiregrown.org

Saturday, March 21, 2026: Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Winter Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Housy Dome, 1064 Main Street, Housatonic, MA. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits. Admission is free. berkshiregrown.org

Saturday, April 18, 2026: Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Winter Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Housy Dome, 1064 Main Street, Housatonic, MA. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits. Admission is free. berkshiregrown.org

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