The City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District are excited to announce the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers' Market series will feature 10 weeks of live performances, crafters, food vendors and farmers, Wednesdays June 24 - August 26, 2026 (Rain Dates: September 2 & September 9) on the historic Worcester Common Oval. The festival will take place on those dates from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This summer marks the 16 year celebration of the wildly popular festival series which has grown from a single event featuring a handful of vendors into a multi-week local extravaganza including sensational talent, delicious food, handmade crafts and more!
How to Become an Out to Lunch Vendor
Vendor applications for the 2026 Out to Lunch Festival & Farmer's Market are now open!
We're excited to welcome back returning Out to Lunch vendors and to also get brand new vendors involved in the event this year! Together, we can showcase the best of Worcester and support our local economy.
Crafters and artisans, food trucks and local restaurants, local farmers and local non-profits are all welcome to apply now.
The deadline to apply to become a vendor for Out to Lunch is Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Full Event Details
To learn more about this season's live performances, food trucks, farmers' market, artists/vendors and community organizations, please visit the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District website for complete details!
We look forward to seeing you downtown this summer!