Each Saturday morning, downtown Nantucket comes alive with the colors, flavors, and creativity of the island at the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market. A beloved seasonal tradition, the market brings together local farmers, growers, makers, food producers, and artisans for a weekly celebration of all things handmade, homegrown, and uniquely Nantucket.

The 2026 market season runs Saturdays from May 23 through October 31, weather permitting, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Visitors can find the market along Cambridge and North Union Streets in downtown Nantucket, making it an easy stop during a morning stroll through town.

Founded in 2006, the Farmers & Artisans Market has grown into a must-visit destination for both residents and visitors. Over the course of the season, the market supports more than 80 local vendors, with offerings that are grown, crafted, or produced right here on the island.

From seasonal vegetables, fresh flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, and prepared foods to handcrafted jewelry, artwork, specialty products, and small-batch gifts, the market offers a true taste of Nantucket’s creative and agricultural community. Vendors rotate weekly, giving shoppers a new experience each time they visit and making the market a favorite stop throughout the summer and fall.

Beyond shopping, the market reflects Sustainable Nantucket’s broader mission to support local agriculture, food producers, makers, and a more resilient island economy. By choosing local, shoppers help preserve Nantucket’s community spirit while supporting the people who grow, harvest, create, and craft here year-round.

Whether you are picking up fresh ingredients for a weekend meal, searching for a one-of-a-kind island-made gift, or simply enjoying a Saturday morning downtown, the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market is one of the best ways to experience Nantucket’s local character. It is more than a market – it is a weekly gathering place that showcases the island’s talent, creativity, and deep connection to the land and sea.

Fresh from the Farms

If you’re craving something lighter, the island’s farms will be offering up the very best of harvest:

• Fog Town Farm – Sweet, refreshing watermelon

• Eat Fire Farm – Juicy, just-picked blackberries

• Washashore Farm – Multicolored cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor

• Florabundant – Seasonal blooms to brighten your home

Local Makers & Artisans

The market will also be packed with an incredible lineup of artists, craftspeople, and food vendors. From ceramics to textiles, fine art photography to jewelry, here’s just a small sampling of what you’ll find:

• Ack Pastry Shack & Slow to Rise Bakery – Delicious baked goods

  

• Noemi’s Dumpling & Ellie O’s Ice Cream – Market favorites

• Grey Lady Apiary – Local honey

• Katie Castle Ceramics, Petrova Ceramics, Nantucket Pottery – Beautiful handmade pieces

• Isobel & Cleo, Island Weaves, Sheri’s Knits – Textiles and fiber arts

• Barrie Prints, Bonelli Fish Print, Willy LeMay Photography – Island-inspired artwork

• Plus dozens of jewelers, designers, and makers bringing unique Nantucket style to the market.

See the full farmer & vendor list at the market entrance!

Plan Your Visit:

The Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market takes place Saturdays, May 23 through October 31, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, weather permitting, on Cambridge and North Union Streets in downtown Nantucket.

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