HomeGrown Market

2024 Season

If you have questions about the HomeGrown Market, please contact Jocelyn Almy-Testa at jalmy-testa@topsfield-ma.gov or 978-887-0335.

HomeGrown Market Mission:
The mission of the HomeGrown Market is to provide the Topsfield community with a series of family-friendly events that emphasize supporting local and offer the opportunity for Topsfield and surrounding North Shore farmers, gardeners, artisans, creators, performers, musicians, nonprofits, young entrepreneurs, and local businesses to showcase their product, and/or talents, in a welcoming and organized community-based marketing alternative.

What is the HomeGrown Market?
HGM is an outdoor market, organized by Topsfield Recreation, for local businesses/entrepreneurs who may utilize local ingredients, grow their fruits/vegetables/herbs, handcraft the products they make, etc., and give these businesses another opportunity to promote what they have to offer. We are focusing on Topsfield or North Shore businesses which add to our “homegrown” theme. We think of the North Shore as our backyard and there are so many wonderful small businesses and talented individuals who deserve to show off these talents and thrive! Live music, food trucks, beer or wine tasting, and other activities will take place as well.

LocationTopsfield Town Common

Dates & Time
The HomeGrown Market will take place on the four Wednesdays of the month following July 4th.

  • July 10 - Antique Car Show, Farmer's Market, Artisan Market, Young Entrepreneur Market
  • July 17 - Art Stroll, Farmer's Market, Artisan Market, Young Entrepreneur Market
  • July 24 - Dog Parade, Farmer's Market, Artisan Market, Young Entrepreneur Market
  • July 31 - Carnival Day, Farmer's Market, Artisan Market, Young Entrepreneur Market

Parking
Those attending the HomeGrown Market are allowed to utilize street parking near the Town Common and Congregational Church parking lot.

Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, vendors will be notified about cancellation or relocation. 

Vendors & Food Trucks/Fees
If you are interested in participating in the HomeGrown Market, please complete a vendor application and return it to Jocelyn Almy-Testa, Recreation Coordinator, at 8 West Common St., Topsfield, MA 01983 or via email at jalmy-testa@topsfield-ma.gov. If you have questions, please call the Recreation Department at 978-887-0335. The 2024 season vendor space is juried and free. This is subject to change in future seasons.

Non-Topsfield-based businesses serving food need one-day permits. Our Board of Health can assist you and can be reached at 978-887-1520. If you are using propane, an inspection must be set up with the Topsfield Fire Department at 978-887-5148. There will be assigned spaces for each of the vendors on the Common. TABLES, CHAIRS, AND TENTS ARE NOT PROVIDED. So please be prepared to bring everything you need for your setup (including extension cords if needed). We will have picnic tables for the public to use and trash barrels.

Young Entrepreneurs 

Submit your completed application to the Tri-Town Council, c/o Dawn Seymour at dseymour@tritowncouncil.org.

Music/Live Performances
If you are interested in playing or performing at the HomeGrown Market, please contact Jocelyn Almy-Testa, at 978-887-0335, or via email at jalmy-testa@topsfield-ma.gov.