July 15 Market Day: 104.9 FM, Jaju Piergo, Tower Craft Beverages, Veggies, Berries, Meats, Cheese, Eggs and More!

It looks like it will be another great weather day for our market, but do remember that it is always rain or shine! There will be even more produce this week as well as plenty of all kinds of pastured farm fare and super specialty food and artisan venders. The Wakefield Farmers Market will be at Hall Park, on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt, each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from. from June 17 through October 14, 2017. To give directions to a friend, just tell them to use 468 North Ave via GPS.

North Shore 104.9 Radio will be at the market on July 15 for their first visit of this season. Known as your “hometown radio station on the FM dial,” they have a great time entertaining shoppers and create a great market vibe. Expect fun giveaways and a lot of good tunes! The Wakefield Farmers Market Music Program is sponsored by The Savings Bank.

Yarrow will be with us with his magical balloon twisting skills twisting skills, the Kid’s Activity tent will be stocked with plenty of paper and crayons, and we always have hula hoops, sidewalk chalk, and jump ropes on hand for kids of all ages.

Co-Market Manager Wendy Dennis will once again be in the Market Kitchen tent. As of press time, she has no idea yet what veggies and/or berries will be featured, but the recipe(s) will present easy, healthy, and tasty ways to use one or more types of produce offered by our farmers. You will find the Market Kitchen tent to the left of the Market Manager tent. Cooking demos typically start around 10:15 a.m.

NEWSFLASH: Flats Mentor Farm will be here this week for sure!

Before we go to the vendor list, here are this week’s specials and news from our vendors in the order received:

Emmett's Edibles - If you have a new puppy or just trying to teach an old dog new tricks pick up some Pumpkin Stars. Stars make great training treats for your furry family member and are low in fat.

Flats Mentor Farm wants everyone to know they will be back July 15! The cold rainy May slowed things down, so they won't yet have their full array of produce, but what they will have is sure to be fabulous.

On the Edge Knife Sharpening will be here. Show up early to get in the line!

Aaronap Cellars will be bringing back their Summer Blush Rose. With hints of local Concord grapes, this wine has been selling out every week! Come before it's gone!

From Jaju Piergo: We'll be bringing back our special new flavor - Reuben - with pastrami and sauerkraut - to the market this Saturday.

Charlton Orchards will have strawberries, raspberries and blueberries!

Habibi Gourmet Food - Now selling 12 oz. artichoke spinach hummus. Delicious!

Swiss Bakers: Hazelnut croissants!! We have our amazing Sandwiches on pretzel baguettes back, as well as our special for the summer: PBB, pretzel burger buns. One bag with 6 large sesame pretzel burger buns for only $10.00!

Now, here’s what you’ve been waiting for – the official list of week’s vendors!

Produce: Charlton Orchards, Farmer Dave, and Kelly's Farm will have even more fresh produce as we get further into the summer season. Strawberries should still be available and the other berries are coming into the height of their season. Expect more squash, peas, greens tomatoes, onions, and much more! Flats Mentor Farm will have herbs and their lovely greens. I hope they have pea tendrils but we’ll have to wait and see.

Dried Legumes: Check it out! Farmer Dave’s now brings Baer’s Beans to our market! Grown and dried in Maine by Farmers Charley and Carol Baer, they are the best and so fresh there is no need to soak before cooking.

Pasture-raised Meats, Poultry, and Eggs: Lilac Hedge Farm will have all you need for locally raised meats, poultry, and eggs, along with their local honey. You can also get lovely eggs from Charlton Orchards. (Note: Charlton’s Patty and Nate Sr should be back this week.)

Fish: Michelle Kraft aka The Fish Lady will be here with great seafood from Red’s Best, whose labels tell you who caught your fish from our local waters. She also offers seafood frozen right off the boat, too, for those who want to have seafood that tastes like fresh later in the week.

Specialty Foods: Deano's Pasta, Habibi Gourmet, In Good Taste (salsa!) and Jaju Piergo, with their delicious and convenient polish dumplings will be here. Also check out Farmer Dave’s stand for dried apples, jarred sauces, and more made from their produce depending on the week. Charlton Orchards also has tasty jarred salsa and jams from their kitchen.

Baked Goods: Goodies Homemade, Mamadou's Artisan Bakery (have you tried their olive bread?), Swiss Bakers (sandwiches, too!) The Popover Lady (the very best popovers including cheese and cinnamon sugar), The Bread Shop (yummy cinnamon buns!), and The Roasted Granola which also offers local honey and locally made Greek yogurt.

Beverages: Pour Man’s Coffee has the very best hot (well, probably just iced this week) or cold coffee and refreshing fruit and tea beverages around. They also have unique treats to enjoy at the market as well as Fair Trade coffee beans from Dean’s Beans to take home.

Pet Treats: Emmett’s Edibles has wholesome treats for dogs AND even some for cats!

Artisans: All About Corks will be here, as will Wakefield’s Hiller’s Silver Studio, and On The Edge Knife Sharpening. Alison Simcox and Doug Heath will also join us with their great books about Lake Quannapowitt, Breakheart, and The Middlessex Fells.

Coming Up: Music from, to name a few, duos from both the Katrina Marie Band and Los Sugar Kings, and actual duo Gentle Temper, Drumlin Farms will be here August 5. The Curious Creatures date is still TBD. The next visit from the Pop Up Library will be on July 22. Plus: hold September 9 for the Friends of Beebe Library Book Give-Away!

Want to help? Go to the How To Volunteer page on our website or stop by the Market Manager table to learn how. Many hands make a better market for all.

The market will continue to accept both SNAP/EBT and credit/debit cards for the purchase of Market Bucks for shopping, and will again be matching SNAP purchases up to $10 per visit so that everyone can afford to get fresh and healthy foods at our market.

The Wakefield Farmers Market runs RAIN OR SHINE (except in dangerous weather, e.g. lightning or hurricane conditions). The market opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m. every Saturday starting June 17 through October 14, 2017. Please visit www.wakefieldfarmersmarket.org for a current listing of vendors and upcoming events and to sign up for our email newsletter. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. See you at the Market!