Market Day, September 17, 2022

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Only 7 markets left in the regular season. This Saturday, September 17 from 9am to 1pm, the Wakefield Farmers Market will be filled with freshly harvested fruits, veggies, locally raised meats, out of this world fish, dairy, and specialty foods you won’t find on any supermarket shelf. As I write this the weather is predicted to be fall-like, with high in the 60s and sunny.

Balloons by Yarrow and Face painting by Cathy for the kids will be set up under the tree once again! Along with something for the adults, Dr. Eliot Smalheiser, PT, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Mobile Physical Therapy has generously donated his time and expertise to offer the Wakefield Farmers Market community complimentary 10 minute massages.

The Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department joins us with all sorts of energy saving information and to answer questions. Can’t say enough good things about the people at the WMGLD, they go above and beyond.

Lasagna Love will be here for their first market visit. They will have coloring pages for the kids, information on Lasagna Love as a resource and volunteer opportunity. Plus they will also be collecting non-perishable ingredients and grocery gift cards.

My Brother’s Table will have Calendar raffle tickets to support their meal program, self-published cookbook, aprons, platters, tea towels, and notecard for sale. All proceeds help fund meals for guests.

Tin Can Flower Truck with a wide variety of flowers to create your own special bouquet, the ladies were recently featured on Chronicle. Shayna Seymour even mentioned the Wakefield Farmers Market!

We’ve got live music from The Julie Dougherty Duo. Back for the first time since 2019. Special thanks to The Savings Bank for sponsoring our music tent once again this year, making it possible for us to support local musicians.

Coming Soon: October 8 Flu Shot Clinic.

This week we will be missing Deano’s Pasta, they have rescheduled to every other week due to staffing issues.

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, get the best homegrown corn at the market. 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 local honey, and locally made cheeses for all your charcuterie needs.

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.

Specialty Foods: Fork on a Road with meal kits & spices, and Habibi Gourmet Food (Mediterranean fare), the very best authentic Egyptian and Lebanese food. We welcome Barry’s Hot Sauce to the market family this week, see what he’s cooking up to spice up your summer menus. Grateful Tastes joins us on a weekly basis this season, and this week will have peaches, cherries, and peaches, oh my. Clovers Kitchen with dumplings and Japanese specialty foods, try the pork bento box, you won’t be sorry. Dolan Flavoring Company is here with their locally made vanilla. Sweet Botanical Bakes, delicious Shortbread cookies made with edible flowers. Coutt's Specialty Foods returns this week.

Baked Goods & Sweet Treats: Goodies Homemade (the BEST Cookies). Purple Carrot Bread Co., and The Bread Shop. Secret Stash Sweets will be back selling the best caramels and treats. Drive by Pies is back from vacation and is bringing all your favorites, pre order Key Lime and Chocolate and pick it up at the market!

Beverages: Creations Coffee in Wakefield, each week bringing us coffees and teas from around the world. Their Hibiscus Tea is amazing. Please welcome House Bear Brewing to the market, offering up the newest, oldest trend in adult beverages, mead. Pour Man’s Coffee is here, with the BEST ice coffee and other beverages, plus treats to enjoy at the market. They also sell Fair Trade coffee beans from Dean’s Beans to take home. Aaronap Cellars are here with innovative wines for every occasion. Revolution Red is back in stock! Please note that this season our alcoholic beverage vendors are unable to offer samples. Pet Treats: Emmett’s Edibles, with healthy treats for your canine and feline friends.

Specialty Vendors: Biss Botanicals returns, with a great selection of healthy houseplants. National Sharpening Company is here, get your knives sharpened while you shop.

Food rEvolution of Stoneham is a mission-driven woman-owned, shared commercial kitchen focused on creating a space for local food startups to test their concept and build their base. This week their booth will feature: Rebound Juice - Small batch, fresh pressed juice and Mosi Vegan - Vegan caramel.

Artisans: A&D Books and Jennifer’s Handmade Soap are back, along with Sarah’s Originals (aprons, placemats, and more), plus, Ugly Baby Soap Company. Washington Beach Designs returns this week with beautiful resin jewelry. Little Happynest brings us Sensory Art kits, play dough kits, sensory bin fillers, crafts, & more. BeUbyRumi with her beaded jewelry designs. EssBee Soaps with her all natural soaps and beauty products and TBs Dots on Pots with the most beautiful pottery. And back this season for the first time, Vintage Vault with handmade soy candles made in vintage containers and Kerry’s Kreations, knitted accessories.

Want to help? Go to the Get Involved/Volunteer page on our website or stop by the Market Manager table to learn how. We are always looking for setup and breakdown help and encourage kids that need volunteer hours to lend a hand. Many hands make a better market for all.

The market offers SNAP/EBT and will again be matching SNAP purchases up to $15 per visit so that everyone can afford to get fresh and healthy foods at our market. We could not provide this SNAP Match or its increase from $10, without the generous sponsorship of The Wakefield Food Pantry. Good news for SNAP folks: HIP is back! Use your EBT card to shop with Farmer Dave’s first, then get your additional SNAP bucks and match at the Market Manager Tent.

The Wakefield Farmers Market runs RAIN OR SHINE (except in dangerous weather, e.g. lightning, hurricane conditions or town emergency). The market opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m. every Saturday through October 29, 2022. Please visit wakefieldfarmersmarket.org for a current listing of vendors, live music, and special events and to sign up for our email newsletter. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See you at the Market!