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Amherst and Northampton food calendar
What is in season in Amherst and Northampton, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Amherst and Northampton
A hard monthThe best of January: A slice at Antonio's.
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Amherst and Northampton
A hard monthThe best of February: A slice at Antonio's and Maple syrup.
In season
- Maple syrupmid February to mid April
Sugarin' breakfasts at the North Hadley Sugar Shack.
Feb–Apr
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Amherst and Northampton
The best of March: A slice at Antonio's and Maple syrup.
In season
- Maple syrupmid February to mid April
Sugarin' breakfasts at the North Hadley Sugar Shack.
Feb–Apr
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Amherst and Northampton
The best of April: A slice at Antonio's, Maple syrup and Amherst Farmers Market.
In season
- Maple syrupmid February to mid April
Sugarin' breakfasts at the North Hadley Sugar Shack.
Feb–Apr
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
On the calendar
- Amherst Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On the Town Common at Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue, April 18 to Nov 21 in 2026.
Apr–Nov - Northampton Tuesday MarketTuesday afternoons
Behind Thornes Marketplace; check the year's hours.
Apr–Nov
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Amherst and Northampton
Shoulder seasonThe best of May: A slice at Antonio's, Hadley asparagus and North Hadley Asparagus Days.
In season
- Hadley asparaguslate May to mid June
Hadley calls it Hadley Grass; look for it at farm stands.
May–Jun
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
On the calendar
- North Hadley Asparagus DaysMay 30 2026
The first year, at the North Hadley Sugar Shack, 181 River Dr.
- Amherst Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On the Town Common at Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue, April 18 to Nov 21 in 2026.
Apr–Nov - Northampton Tuesday MarketTuesday afternoons
Behind Thornes Marketplace; check the year's hours.
Apr–Nov
Plan around
- College graduationsMay
UMass, Amherst College and Smith; restaurants and rooms fill up.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Amherst and Northampton
Shoulder seasonThe best of June: Ice cream, A slice at Antonio's and Amherst Farmers Market.
In season
- Hadley asparaguslate May to mid June
Hadley calls it Hadley Grass; look for it at farm stands.
May–Jun
Eat it now
- Ice creamsummer evenings
Herrell's in Northampton or Flayvors on the farm in Hadley.
Jun–Aug - A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
On the calendar
- Amherst Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On the Town Common at Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue, April 18 to Nov 21 in 2026.
Apr–Nov - Northampton Tuesday MarketTuesday afternoons
Behind Thornes Marketplace; check the year's hours.
Apr–Nov
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Amherst and Northampton
Shoulder seasonThe best of July: Ice cream, A slice at Antonio's and Amherst Farmers Market.
Eat it now
- Ice creamsummer evenings
Herrell's in Northampton or Flayvors on the farm in Hadley.
Jun–Aug - A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
On the calendar
- Amherst Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On the Town Common at Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue, April 18 to Nov 21 in 2026.
Apr–Nov - Northampton Tuesday MarketTuesday afternoons
Behind Thornes Marketplace; check the year's hours.
Apr–Nov
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Amherst and Northampton
Shoulder seasonThe best of August: Ice cream, A slice at Antonio's and Amherst Farmers Market.
Eat it now
- Ice creamsummer evenings
Herrell's in Northampton or Flayvors on the farm in Hadley.
Jun–Aug - A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
On the calendar
- Amherst Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On the Town Common at Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue, April 18 to Nov 21 in 2026.
Apr–Nov - Northampton Tuesday MarketTuesday afternoons
Behind Thornes Marketplace; check the year's hours.
Apr–Nov
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Amherst and Northampton
Peak seasonThe best of September: A slice at Antonio's, Apples and cider doughnuts, Amherst Farmers Market.
In season
- Apples and cider doughnuts
At Atkins Farms, Cook Farm and the North Hadley Sugar Shack.
Sep–Oct
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
On the calendar
- Amherst Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On the Town Common at Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue, April 18 to Nov 21 in 2026.
Apr–Nov - Northampton Tuesday MarketTuesday afternoons
Behind Thornes Marketplace; check the year's hours.
Apr–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Amherst and Northampton
Peak seasonThe best of October: A slice at Antonio's, Apples and cider doughnuts, Amherst Farmers Market.
In season
- Apples and cider doughnuts
At Atkins Farms, Cook Farm and the North Hadley Sugar Shack.
Sep–Oct
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
On the calendar
- Amherst Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On the Town Common at Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue, April 18 to Nov 21 in 2026.
Apr–Nov - Northampton Tuesday MarketTuesday afternoons
Behind Thornes Marketplace; check the year's hours.
Apr–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Amherst and Northampton
The best of November: A slice at Antonio's and Amherst Farmers Market.
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
On the calendar
- Amherst Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On the Town Common at Spring Street and Boltwood Avenue, April 18 to Nov 21 in 2026.
Apr–Nov - Northampton Tuesday MarketTuesday afternoons
Behind Thornes Marketplace; check the year's hours.
Apr–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Amherst and Northampton
The best of December: A slice at Antonio's.
Eat it now
- A slice at Antonio'slate nights
Busiest after 11 p.m. when classes are in.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.