July 8th Preview & Specials! New Vendor Sasquatch Woodworks, Music by Betty's Bounce

Enjoy the sounds of Betty's Bounce while keeping an eye out for Coutts Specialty Products AND Habibi Gourmet Foods for those sauces and dips to accompany the many varieties of freshly picked produce available from our farmers. Additionally we will have pastured farm fare, freshly made pasta, a rich variety of baked goods and some great artisan products including new artisan vendor Sasquatch Woodworks! 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.

Betty’s Bounce will beat the market on July 8 for the first of two visits this season, providing live music starting around 10:00 a.m. Featuring local guitarists Audie and Zach Bridges and joined by Curtis Doo on the double bass, the band will play their special take on Django, Swing, and Gypsy jazz. Wear your dancing shoes! The Wakefield Farmers Market Music Program is sponsored by The Savings Bank.

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

Don’t miss stopping by our Market Kitchen tent where we share easy, healthy, tasty ways to use one or more types of produce offered by our farmers each week. We are not yet sure what we’ll be cooking up this week, but summer squashes and/or swiss chard will likely be the focus. 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: We are waiting on confirmation from Flats Mentor Farm as to when they will be joining us. Stay tuned for more news.

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

New Vendor! Sasquatch Woodworks - This week Sasquatch Woodworks will be bringing a variety of live edge charcuterie and snack boards as well as lightning etched and powder metal inlaid wine glass holders. They make great gifts to bring to your post 4th of July BBQ. He will also have two turquoise inlaid mesquite rounds that will make great end table tops.

Emmett's special this week....be sure to stop by Emmett's and pick up some Peanut Butter Dreams for your dog.

Charlton Orchards will have strawberries, raspberries and blueberries!

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

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. Blueberries and raspberries will be just as plentiful as strawberries, summer squashes are coming in, and there will be plenty of greens, tomatoes, garlic scapes, onions, radishes and more. You can also get lovely eggs from Charlton Orchards.

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. They also have yummy jerky type products, including dog treats! AND, stock up on steaks, sausages, and ground beef and pork for the grill! There will be plenty of tips, as well as instructions for cooking frozen steaks with no defrosting necessary at the Market Kitchen Tent!

Fish: Our friend 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.

Specialty Foods: Deano's Pasta, Coutts Specialty Foods, Habibi Gourmet and check out Farmer Dave’s stand for dried apples, jarred sauces, and more made from their produce depending on the week.

Baked Goods: Goodies Homemade, Mamadou's Artisan Bakery (have you tried their Asiago bread?), Swiss Bakers (pretzels rolls!), The Popover Lady (several varieties of 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 with the very best hot 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 (treats for dogs AND cats that are always a hit!)

Artisans: Sarah's Originals will be back for the second time this season with her beautiful and cozy table mats and potholders and new vendor Sasquatch Woodworks will be with us selling his charcuterie boards and more. Alison Simcox and Doug Heath will also be here 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, a visit from Northshore 104.9, and, to be scheduled, visits from Drumlin Farms and Curious Creatures. 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!