A flash mob visited the Salem Farmers’ Market this past week. Despite the rain a group of 25 people mingled amongst shoppers and suddenly broke out into a choreographed dance. Follow this link to a You Tube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ-f8IcWGcw
Expect the unexpected at the Salem Famers’ Market every Thursday in Derby Square www.salemfarmersmarket.org.
Thank you to the almost 5,000 people who attended the Salem Farmers’ Market opening day making it the most successful market to date. This year at the market there are many of the same great vendors as well as new vendors offering greater variety including a Certified Organic Farm, a beeworks, local cheese and meat as well as MA wine.
This week the market opened with the ringing of the market bell by Tony Bettencourt from 62 Restaurant and Winebar. Tony led a cooking demonstration 
with delicious sampling. His presentation was followed by a music act – the Kiwi Kids, who performed environmental songs. Diane DeGuzman was on-site to give free health coaching and from 5 – 7 market patrons enjoyed the lovely music of Qwill. The Salem Farmers’ Market is every Thursday in Derby Square on Front Street from 3 – 7 p.m. now through October 20. For more information or to volunteer contact Salem Main Streets at (978)744-0004 or sfm@salemmainstreets.org.
Derby Square before the market
Derby Square opening day of the Farmers' Market
Come downtown Salem Thursday, June 16 for opening day at the Salem Farmers’ Market and enjoy delicious local fruits, vegetables, lobster, breads, pastries, cheese and much more!
The market bell will ring promptly at 3 p.m. signaling the start of the market. The market is located in Derby Square on Front Street downtown Salem, MA Thursdays June 16 – October 20. For more information visit the market website or call market organizer Salem Main Streets (978)744-0004. The market will host many of the same farms and vendors from last year as well as numerous new vendors. EBT card accepted.
Opening Day Festivities include (beside fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, and so on …)
At 3:30 p.m. Chef Tony Bettencourt from 62 Restaurant and Winebar will do a cooking demonstration
At 4:15 p.m. the Kiwi Kids
What are Kiwi Kids? They sing songs about Recycling and what we can all do to help our Earth. There will also be a basket of instruments for the little kids in the audience to use.
From 5 – 7 p.m. there will be live music by Qwill.
And something new, Diane DeGuzman will be at our market. She is a Health Coach and will be talking about healthy ways to use the things you buy. This week, Strawberries for Breakfast. Learn how to spice up those all important whole grains with delicious strawberries. No need to bring a pen and paper, recipes will be available. (Maybe bring a pen.)
This weekend…
Over 16 musical performances and numerous works of art are on display this weekend for the festival. There are free art making activities for children. The festival kicks off Friday night with a reception in the Museum Place Mall Art Gallery at 2 East India Square Mall at 5 p.m. Refreshments provided by Pamplemousse, Thai Place, 62 on Wharf Restaurant, Adriatic Restaurant and Daily Bagel Cafe.
For more information visit the festival website: www.salemartsfestival.com.
The Salem Arts Festival opens with a fantastic reception Friday, June 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Museum Place Mall gallery. Following the reception is A Night of Song free evening of music at the First Universalist Hall. See the attached flyer for details.
The annual Salem Arts Festival will be held June 3rd-5th. Now in its 3rd year, the popular and ever- growing event will feature over 75 artists including painters, photographers, poets, performers, to name a few. The Festival is a family friendly event with free performances, free art making activities and a fantastic range of art on display.
