Your Guide to the Wakefield Thanksgiving Holiday Market

The clock is ticking — we’re just two days away from our Thanksgiving Holiday Market! The weather is looking great for late November: mild temps, a little sunshine, and plenty of smiles.

While we’ve already shared lots about our craft vendors, this weekend is all about stocking up for the big holiday meal. Think fresh produce, your pre-ordered turkey, seafood, baked goods, cheese, treats, and so much more. With over 50 vendors, we can’t list them all here, but we can highlight a few special things happening at the market.

Stuff a Bronco Food Drive

We’re teaming up with the Wakefield Food Pantry to launch a new Thanksgiving tradition: Stuff a Bronco. With 77 cubic feet of cargo space, we’re aiming to pack it full of food for our neighbors in need.

How to help:

• Even one item makes a difference — kindness counts in every size.

• Shelf-stable items are best; root vegetables are ideal for produce.

• You can buy produce right at the market and donate it on the spot.

• Cash donations to the Wakefield Food Pantry are also welcome.

• Please check expiration dates.

Most-needed produce: sweet potatoes, potatoes, fresh cranberries, green beans, squash, corn, and other root vegetables.Most-needed pantry items: canned beef stew, cereal, boxed mac & cheese, canned pasta meals, boxed pasta, peanut butter, soups, snacks.

Learn more: wakefieldfoodpantry.org

SNAP & EBT Update

We’re proud to offer a $25 Market Bucks match to all SNAP cardholders on November 22 — even if you don’t have a current SNAP balance. If you do have funds and want to use them, we’ll process your card as usual, and you’ll still receive the $25 in Market Bucks.

Operation ELF

We’re thrilled to welcome Operation ELF, an amazing nonprofit that brings joy to children in at-risk situations by connecting generous sponsors with their holiday wish lists. Please stop by their table to pick up a child’s wish list and help make the season brighter. It’s an easy, meaningful way to share kindness and holiday magic.

Our market is outdoors — rain, shine, or even a little snow — so layer up, grab a warm drink from one of our vendors, and enjoy a festive day of local shopping.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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