East Granby Farmers Market Opening Nears

The following is a submitted release from the East Granby Farmers Market

The East Granby Farmers Market will be starting its second season on Wednesday, June 20.  The market will run again on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Center Shops, corner of Routes 20 and 187. The June opening date is two weeks earlier than last year, and weather willing, should be just in time for strawberry season. The 2012 Market’s last day is September 26th.   

In addition to fresh Connecticut grown produce and a myriad of other locally grown and made products, the East Granby Farmers Market features weekly entertainment and has become a regular meeting place for residents of East Granby and surrounding towns. Some vendor space is still available, particularly on a week-by-week basis. All vendor information is posted on the Market website at www.egfarmersmarket.com.

This year, Northwest Community Bank has generously provided funds to purchase a battery powered sound system and tent to be used for entertainment and announcements. The Committee has lined up some new entertainers and will be welcoming back some of last year’s entertainers. If you are interested in becoming an entertainer at the Market, please email eastgranbyfarmersmarket@gmail.com or call Marie Sandora at 860-844-8393.

In addition to Northwest Community Bank, the following businesses have become 2012 Farmers Market sponsors: ; ; East Granby Chamber of Commerce; ; ; ; ; ; ; Simtech. Our sponsors provide funds for advertising and other publicity for the Market. Proceeds from vendor fees directly benefit the .

The Committee is seeking volunteers to help on market days.  If you’re interested, please email eastgranbyfarmersmarket@gmail.com or call Market Manager Lisa Salazar at the East Granby Public Library at 860-658-3002.  This year’s Committee includes:  Lisa Salazar (Market Manager); Lee Sandora (Committee Chair); Cathy Card; June Cameron; Jonathan Griffin; Jim Hayden; David Holl; Sophie Huget; Melien Lavoie; Marie Sandora (Entertainment Manager); Tami Zawistowski (Marketing Manager).

If you’d like to keep up with Market events, check the new website at www.egfarmersmarket.com.  You can also find us on Facebook (just search East Granby Farmers Market).