Around Boston: SOWA Open Market

Local Farmers

If you have never been to the SOWA Open Market you are missing out on one of the best hidden events in Boston. SOWA Open Market is only open from May to October, on Sundays from 10:00AM-4:00PM. If you want to come I recommend taking the T or walking, however there are some parking spots on site which are $7. You can also search around for free street parking, it just may take awhile. 

There are four different sections of goodies set up in three separate lots and one building. In the main lot are a number of artists from all over New England set up tents and show you their products. Here you can find bracelets, t-shirts, art, lamps, tables and even get a henna tattoo. Just a tip, if you see something you like, you may not want to wait until next weekend to think about it. The same vendors may not be present every week. 

Next to this parking lot is a large brick building, if you adventure up stairs you will find a large open space which contains a ton of crazy antiques. And I mean a TON! This section is called the SOWA Vintage Market and open on Sundays from 10:00 AM -4:00 PM throughout the year. You can buy anything, antique furniture, clothing, decor, forks, spoons, records etc. 

On the opposite site of the building you here just in is another building which has an open walkway at the bottom. This is where you want to go for the next part of the Open Market! Once you walk through here you see a ton of local farmers from all over New ENgland with a variety of different goods. I was in a sampling mood trying Spicy Mango Salsa, cheeses and organic ice cream. There are a variety of fresh fruits, herbs, vegetables, meats, bread for a great Sunday night meal. 

Now if the men get bored (which I don't understand how they could) or you get hungry from all the shopping and need a break, in one of the lots are around ten or so food trucks. They are lined up in the parking lot with tables, benches and tons of people munching away on a variety of meals. You can find yourself food trucks with from ribs or seafood, to cookies and the famous grilled cheese truck which was on the television series Food Truck Wars. 

During the nice summer and early fall months you have to come discover this part of Boston with your friends and family. Let me know what you think and if you know of any other hidden Markets or fairs around the city.  

 SOWA Vintage Market Website