Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg's Civic Days are its big stretch — the Nashua River Brewers Festival kicks them off at Riverfront Park in late June, and the Civic Days Block Party, running since 1960, fills downtown on July 3. Among its 6 events are also a farm strawberry festival in June, Festival Latino in September and monthly farmers markets at Coolidge Park and the Fitchburg Art Museum.
Festival Latino de Fitchburg
FestivalHeld in Fitchburg at Riverfront Park each September, Festival Latino de Fitchburg features live music, entertainment, food vendors, a car show, and kids activities. Vendor registration available through the city.
Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party
FestivalSince 1960, this annual celebration brings together residents and visitors from across North Central Massachusetts around the 4th of July. More than 25,000 people gather downtown for food, live music, local vendors, and family activities. Over 70 vendors sell art, jewelry, local food, and services. Accepts merchandise vendors, food vendors, food trucks, and community tables. Fireworks launch from Rollstone Hill. No electrical power available—bring your own generator.
Fitchburg Coolidge Park Farmers Market
FarmersNCM Farmers Markets operates monthly markets across North Central Massachusetts, including Fitchburg's Coolidge Park. Their mission centers on strengthening the region's local food system by connecting residents with fresh, locally sourced food while supporting farmers and small businesses. Markets welcome produce vendors, bakers, and craft vendors aligned with that mission.
Fitchburg Farmers Market (FAM)
FarmersFitchburg Farmers Market brings together local agriculture, artisans, and craftsmanship at Fitchburg Art Museum. Vendors sell produce, meats, eggs, cheese, artisan breads, soaps, lotions, and handmade goods. Running since a 2016 partnership with Growing Places nonprofit, the market operates the first Thursday of each month year-round. Accepts SNAP, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Coupons.
Hollis Hills Farm Strawberry Festival
FestivalHeld each June in Fitchburg, Hollis Hills Farm's annual Strawberry Festival draws local vendors, live music, pick-your-own berries, strawberry-themed food and drinks, farm animals, and ice cream. A 100-acre working farm operation with on-site bar, restaurant (The Finicky Fork), and retail store, the festival blends farm experience with vendor booths and extended entertainment—clear draw for artisans and food vendors looking for established foot traffic in a full-service event environment.
Nashua River Brewers Festival
FoodBeers for Good craft-beverage festival kicking off Civic Days at Riverfront Park; 1,500+ attendees.