Live Jazz Music This Week, Next Week, & the Week After!

Shop in peace while listening to local jazz musician Jim Folino live at the Dedham Spring Farmers Market on 4/20, 4/27, and 5/4! Preview his music here.

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75 Spring Weeknight Dinners That Are Fresh and Flavorful

Market Vendor Spotlight

Oakdale Farms Country Barn & Garden Shop.

61 Wheaton Avenue

Rehoboth, MA 02769

Oakdale Farms is a 6th generation working horticulture and chicken farm in Southeastern Massachusetts. Our farm produces food for the local community through venues such as grocery stores, wholesalers, farmers markets, CSA farm shares, home delivery, and our own Country Barn & Garden Shop.

Farming is our family tradition.

Our farm dates all the way back to 1918 when Charles and Etta Pray started a dairy farm on the land that we still call home. In 1952, the farm was passed down to their son, Richard Kenneth, Sr. Soon after their wedding in 1966, Richard Kenneth, Jr. and Marie Pray purchased a section of the family farm to start their own business. That year, Oakdale Farms was born.

Before becoming a Pray, Marie grew up in Dighton, MA on her parents' vegetable farm, Lane Gardens. She inherited her father's green thumb and knack for business. Combined with Richard's diligent work ethic, Oakdale Farms was destined for success as a vegetable and horticulture farm.

Over 50 years later and Richard and Marie have yet to retire! You'll still see Richard fixing tractors by the packing barn and Marie catering to her herbs in the greenhouse. In 2019, ownership and farming was officially passed down to their daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Michael Smith.

Oakdale Farms practices safe and environmentally friendly farming. Chemicals are not used in the growing process. Natural compost fertilizer is used to enrich the soil. The selection of seeds and plant starts consists of heirloom, organic, and untreated varieties.  

Dedham Square Circle Business Member Spotlight

Big Bear Cafe & Espresso Bar

3 Eastern Ave, Dedham Square

An independent, locally-owned café, Big Bear opened in April of 2016 in Dedham Square, Dedham's historic downtown, with three main aspirations: To serve outstanding coffee and tea drinks, to create fresh, flavorful and unique foods, and to provide friendly & knowledgeable service to every customer; all in an inviting and cozy space.

Big Bear is owned by Dedham resident, Donna Menna, who, after a career working for several prominent restauranteurs, including celebrity chef, Todd English, fulfilled a long time dream of opening her own place.

Donna and her fantastic staff work daily to get it right, by providing a welcoming atmosphere, and making every effort to ensure that every customer loves their Big Bear experience.

In a short time, Big Bear has become a customer favorite, and a real part of the local community, as partner, sponsor and contributor to local fundraising events for area non-profit organizations, Dedham's schools and youth sports leagues.

https://www.bigbearinthesquare.com/menu

Beer, Cider, Wine

Sandwiches

Toasts

Coffee, Tea and Drinks

Please consider bringing cash to the market.

Cash helps small businesses save on paying credit card fees.

Healthy Incentives Program

We accept SNAP. You can also use your SNAP benefits to buy fruits and vegetables from a HIP-authorized farm or vendor. With the HIP program, you will receive $1 back on your EBT card for each dollar spent on eligible fruits and vegetables, up to a monthly limit. There are two SNAP & HIP vendors at the Spring market and Farmers Market also accepts SNAP.

There is free parking for the market in the Town Hall back lot and on the Street.