Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market | August 26 (Season Finale!)

Join us for the 2026 Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market on the Worcester Common Oval! Spend your lunch break enjoying live music, delicious food trucks, a growing farmers’ market, local artists and makers, nonprofit organizations, and more — all in the heart of Downtown Worcester.
Wednesday, August 26

11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Worcester Common Oval (behind City Hall, 455 Main St.)

FREE + open to the public
Headlining Performance: Crocodile River Music presents Abluno Mbie
A globally inspired performance blending Afro-soul, jazz, and traditional rhythms for a vibrant season finale.
Plus:

Fresh produce and local goods from regional farmers

Food trucks & local food vendors

Artist & makers market

Community organizations & activities

Special performances & surprises
Out to Lunch returns every Wednesday all summer long, from June 24–August 26. Every week brings a new mix of live music, local vendors, fresh food, and reasons to spend your lunch break Downtown. Find out more at: outtolunchworcester.com/
Many thanks to our sponsors & partners for making Out to Lunch possible!
Presenting Sponsors: City of Worcester, Downtown Worcester BID
SNAP Match Sponsor: Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Downtown Heroes: Guitar Center Music Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Worcester Arts Council
Friends of Downtown: AC Hotel Worcester, Farm Credit East, The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, WeCare 365 AFC
Premier Media Partners: 98.9 NASH Icon, 100FM The Pike, 104.5 XLO, WCUW 91.3 FM
Supporting Media Partners: Manny Jae Media, WCCA, 90.5 WICN, Worcester Central Kids Calendar