Nov 012012
 

As you are recovering from Halloween don’t forget to stop by the Winter Farmers’ Market today in Old Town Hall from 3 – 6 p.m. This is our first week moving the market indoors. Many of your favorite vendors will be there offering delicious local fruit, vegetables, fresh bread, organic butter, soups and many other specialty items.

Our 2012 Winter Market Vendors

 Have Been Known To Use A Tractor:

Wally’s Vegetables (Haverhill)
Maple syrup, honey pies whoopee pies, jams jellies preserves pickles fruit baskets, centerpieces, wreaths, Christmas trees

Clark Farm (Danvers)
green wreaths kissing balls, cider swags holiday greens, honey, maple syrup

Grant’s Plants (Essex)
handmade wreaths, kissing balls, door swags local greens cold season vegetables winter greens

Maitland Mountain Farm (Salem)

Have Not Been Known To Use A Tractor:

When Pigs Fly (York, ME)
Fresh Artisan  Bread

Seacoast Butters (Amesbury)
Flavored Butters

Wolf Meadow (Ipswich)
fresh cheese: mozzarella, ricotta

Shady Oaks Organics (Newburyport)
cultivated mushrooms

Milk & Honey (Salem)
baked goods, empanadas, quiche pies, frozen foods fresh beef, farm-stand cheese, holiday snacks and treats

Soluna Garden Farm (Winchester)
herb spice blends organic tea blends salts tea strainers

Soula’s Salsa (Boxford)
Fresh Salsa

Mandy’s Chowder (Marblehead)
Soup

The Soup Guy (Dover,NH)http://salemfarmersmarket.org/news/wp-admin/post.php?post=764&action=edit
gluten free soups & chili, seeds

Mill River Winery ( Rowley)
Wine produced and bottled at Mill River

Shady Mountain Farm (Parsonfield, ME)
11 flavors of fruit preserves, maple sugar, maple cream, maple butter

AKA Marvelicious (Jamaica Plain)
Cookies

Sweet Lydia’s (Lowell)
gourmet marshmallows, smores candy bark, toffee, chocolate bars

Skin Care Vendors:

Salem Soapworks (Salem)
soaps, lotions, bath and body products

Wunder Budder (Salem)
handmade skincare salves, lip balm sprays, facial oils herbal dream pillows

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Oct 242012
 

Thursday, October 25 is the last outdoor Salem Farmers’ Market of the season from 3 – 7 in Derby Square. Many of your favorite vendors will be continuing with the market as it moves into Old Town Hall November 1. However, some will be ending their season with the market. For a full list of Winter Market Vendors visit the market website www.SalemFarmersMarket.org.

This Thursday we will officially end our season with the annual Thriller performance by Dance Etc. This dancing zombie invasion has become a Farmers’ Market tradition. They will perform at 5:30 and 6:30. You won’t want to miss this!

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Oct 232012
 

Thursday is the last outdoor Salem Farmers’ Market of the season. Come downtown and support your local farmers and bid some of them farewell for the winter. About 20 of the Summer vendors will continue with the market into the winter market which opens in Old Town Hall Thursday, November 1 (the following week). The market Thursday, October 25 will feature Dance Etc. performance of Thriller as has become the traditional closing of the market.

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Oct 222012
 

Mark your calendar for a series of Welcome Back Salem Events Starting November 1…

Welcome Back Residents begins with the opening of the Salem Winter Farmers’ Market in Old Town Hall on November 1. The market will be open from 3 – 6 p.m. and offer over 20 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty food items. For more information visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

Salem First Friday November 2 –  begins with glass blowing, book signings, music and much more. Salem First Friday is a year round program with businesses staying open until at least 8 p.m. in the downtown (including Pickering Wharf) and offer special events, discounts and promotions.   

On Friday, November 2 the Salem YMCA will be offering babysitting services for children 5 – 12 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Adults can enjoy First Friday events while their children will enjoy well supervised gym activities including gymnastics, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and dancing!  Pizza and drinks are included.  Mention Salem First Friday and you save $5.00 off the $15.00 fee.  Space is limited so call ahead (978-740-9622) to save a spot.

Some of the free special events scheduled for November 2 include: Boston Bead Company holding a Pearl and Gem Trunk Show with a chance to win a $50 Door Prize, Seed Stitch has fabulous fashion inspired hats from Fiber Fashion Show, the Witch DR is holding an art show with Benjamin Stebbings glass blowing and refreshments, R & J Coin is holding a book signing with Timothy Kendall, author of The Salem Witch Trials Calendar, re-find women has a guest appearance by Rosalyn Englehardt from Beautiful Me with goodie bags and refreshments  and Front Street Coffeehouse will host DJ Radio Scotvoid.  Contact participating businesses to learn more about the details of the events and promotions which are subject to changes.

If you would like more information on “First Friday” or are a business or entertainer interested in participating, please contact John Andrews at john@socialpalates.com or organizer Jennifer Bell at Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org (978)744-0004 x15 or visit the Facebook site /SalemFirstFriday or the website www.salemFirstFriday.com.

Also, not to be missed is the Salem Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Weeks: November 4 – 8, and November 11 – 15. Over 24 Salem restaurants are participating offering three course fix price menu for $25 several are offering fix price menu for $15. For more information visit www.salem-chamber.org.

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Oct 172012
 

Take a seasonal photo at the Salem Farmers’ Market Thursday, October 18. There will be a lovely autumn display by the steps of Old Town Hall (hay bales, pumpkins and corn stalks). Stop by during market hours from 3 – 7 p.m. in Derby Square and take a picture of yourself at the Salem Farmers’ Market before it moves into Old Town Hall in two weeks. Enjoy a cooking demonstration at 3:30 and music by the Dejas from 5 – 7 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables are available at the market as well as many other specialty food items. The EBT card is accepted at the market. Just stop by the Information Booth on Front Street. For more information visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

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