Market Day August 27
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This Saturday, August 27 from 9am to 1pm, the Wakefield Farmers Market will be full of freshly picked fruits, veggies, locally raised meats, fresh fish, dairy, and specialty foods you won’t find on any supermarket shelf. As I write this on Wednesday morning, the weather is predicted to be beautiful, NO humidity and a high of 82.
Balloons by Yarrow will be twisting away to the delight of the wee ones and face painting by Cathy.
Recently featured on Chronicle, Tin Can Flower Truck is here, where customers can pick flowers by the stem and create their own bouquets.
Wakefield Educational Foundation is here with their Wakefield Public School calendars for just in time for the new school year.
We’ve got live music from Bob Gram, sure to keep us entertained. Special thanks to The Savings Bank for sponsoring our music tent once again this year, making it possible for us to support local musicians.

Now, here’s what you’ve been waiting for – the official list of week’s vendors! Produce: All our farms will have plenty of in season produce. Farmer Dave’s will also have fresh mushrooms, from Fat Moon and lots of yummy things from Jane’s Kitchen. It’s corn season at Kelly’s Farm, plus lots of in season squashes, cucumbers and berries. Flats Mentor Farm is back with the best asian produce, zucchini blossoms and the best garlic. Flats is a cash only vendor.
Pasture-raised Meats, Poultry, and Eggs: Lilac Hedge Farm will have all you need for locally raised meats, poultry, and eggs. You will taste the difference with your first bite. Check out their cheese, local honey, and yummy jerky type products. Seafood: Roberto’s Seafood will have plenty of fresh seafood on hand. Captain’s Cut Cod, Haddock, Salmon, shellfish and more. Super fresh and always delicious.
Cheese: West River Creamery with the best cheese, will also have her delightful pickled produce and mustards.
Specialty Foods: Coutts Specialty Foods with preserves, Deano's Pasta delicious fresh pasta (cash only vendor), Fork on a Road with meal kits & spices, and Habibi Gourmet Food (Mediterranean fare), the very best authentic Egyptian and Lebanese food. Craic Sauce, see what Brian is cooking to spice up your summer menus. Drew’s Stews returns this week with his latest culinary creatures of soups, dips and stews. Check out our new additions to specialty foods, Crepe Du Jour will be offering up sweet and savory crepes this summer. Del Sur Natural with the most amazing empanadas.
Baked Goods & Sweet Treats: Goodies Homemade (the BEST Cookies). Purple Carrot Bread Co., The Bread Shop, and Roasted Granola, return this year. Secret Stash Sweets will be back selling the best caramels and treats. New this year: Desserts by Nathan will be offering Middle Eastern specialty desserts and specialty chocolates. These will include a variety of baklava, Tulumba (fried pastries), Armenian Pastries, and traditional cookies. The chocolates will include a variety of seasonal flavors of molded chocolate bonbons and turtles.