Winter Market Fundraiser Monday!

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Nov 042011
 

A limited number of tickets are still available for the Winter Market Fundraiser at 62 Restaurant and Wine Bar. Don’t miss this exciting and eventful night out in support of the new market!

On Monday, November 7th, join Salem Main Streets at 62 Restaurant and Wine Bar from 5 – 8 p.m. for delicious food, music by Qwill all to support a good cause. Partake in a variety of raffles to win fabulous prizes from local businesses!

You could be the lucky winner of gift cards and certificates to businesses such as Rouge Cosmetics, A&J King Artisan Bakers, New England Soup Factory, Salem Wine Imports, Organic Garden and the Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge as well as items from Salem Cycle and more.  

We will also be revealing, for the first time,  the list of Winter Market vendors. Come learn about the exciting new vendors joining our market as well as which of your favorites will continue to offer your favorite treats.

Tickets for the fundraiser are currently on sale for $20 at the Salem Chamber of Commerce office, located at 265 Essex Street. They can also be purchased by contacting Salem Main Streets at SFM@salemmainstreets.org or (978) 744-0004. If tickets are still available they will be on sale at the door the night of the fundraiser for $25.

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Winter Market Fundraiser Tix Available Now!

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Oct 242011
 

Eagerly waiting for the start of the Salem Winter Farmers’ Market on November 10th? Make the wait go a little faster and show your support at a fundraiser to benefit the new market!

On November 7th, from 5-8 p.m.,  join Salem Main Streets at local hotspot 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar, 62 Wharf Street in Salem. Renowned Chef Tony Bettencourt will be cooking up delectable hors d’oeuvres for the event using what he puts into all his dishes; fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy the food along with a cash bar and the restaurant’s contemporary and elegant ambience. Participate in raffles and be first to learn the winter market vendor lineup!

Tickets for the fundraiser are currently on sale for $20 at the Salem Chamber of Commerce office, located at 265 Essex Street. They can also be purchased by contacting Salem Main Streets at SFM@salemmainstreets.org or (978) 744-0004. Tickets will be available at the door the night of the fundraiser for $25.

Money raised at the event will go towards the costs of space heaters and other expenses that come along with moving the market indoors for the winter.

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Don’t Miss the Last Outdoor Farmers’ Market!

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Oct 192011
 

Thursday, October 20 is the last outdoor Farmers’ Market of the season. Fortunately the market will be moving indoors in the Artists’ Row buildings and returning November 10. Join us this Thursday to shop one last time at all your favorite vendors in Derby Square on Front Street from 3 – 7 p.m. Starting at 3:30 enjoy a cooking demonstration by 43 Church Restaurant. Salem 5 will be the weekly market sponsor. Don’t miss Dance Etc. performance of Thriller at 5:30 and 6:30.  This dance performance will be ending the market season for the third year has become a popular market tradition.  

Mark your calendars for the opening of the Winter Farmers’ Market Thursday, November 10 at 2 p.m. (an hour earlier than the summer market) and for the market fundraiser Monday, November 7 at 62 Restaurant and Winebar. For more information or to volunteer contact Jennifer at (978)744-0004 or Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org.

There will be a two-week interval between the last day of the summer Market and the start of the new Winter Market on Thursday, November 10th. Make sure you stock up on all your farm fresh favorites as well as baked goods and other locally sourced foods for the weeks without a market!

Along with crisp produce, baked treats and other fresh and organic foods, the last market will feature an annual performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” by Dance, Etc., complete with zombies and all!  Don’t miss your chance at an encounter with the living dead-they will be invading the market twice, at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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Support the Salem Winter Farmers’ Market

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Oct 152011
 

There is only one week left for the outdoor Farmers’ Market, but don’t despair. Thanks to a successful summer and high demand, the new Salem Winter Farmers’ Market will begin on Thursday, November 10th!

Salem Main Streets will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the winter market (to buy some spaceheaters etc.) on Monday, November 7th.  The fundraiser will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the amazingly delicious,  62 Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at 62 Wharf Street in Salem.

Join us in support of the winter market at the restaurant of  Chef Tony Bettencourt while savoring delicious hors d’oeuvres and enjoying the music. Get the inside scoop on the vendor lineup for the Winter Farmers’ Market. Cash Bar.

The new market will be held in the Artists’ Row Buildings and will run from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 17, Tuesday, November 22 (there will be no market on Thanksgiving), December 1, 8, 15 and 22. It will feature some of the summer vendors as well as many new ones offering fresh and organic foods that use locally grown ingredients, baked goods, crafts, festive holiday items and much more.

Money raised will go towards the purchase of space heaters and other costs that come with moving the market to a more comfortable indoor setting for the winter.

Tickets for the fundraiser will be $25 at the door. They can also be purchased for $20 in advance at the Salem Chamber of Commerce offices, 265 Essex Street, or by contacting Salem Main Streets at SFM@salemmainstreets.org or (978) 744-0004.

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Thursday: Grand Parade & Salem Farmers’ Market

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Oct 042011
 

The Halloween season in Salem has officially begun…the 16th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade will make its way through the city on Thursday, October 6th. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Shetland Park on Congress Street and ends around 8:30 p.m. on Salem Common. The theme of this year’s parade will be Honoring Those Who Serve, so break out your red, white and blue! Celebrate the season with the sound of marching bands from the local high schools, colorful floats, the Lawn Chair Drill Team and much, much more.

Click here for road closures, parking restrictions and the parade route.

Looking for a place to watch the parade? Stake your spot at the Salem Farmer’s Market in Derby Square. This week’s market features seasonal squash and a variety of fresh produce. Oh, and let’s not forget to mention the mouthwatering baked goods, perfect for keeping the whole family happy while waiting for the festivities to begin. The market is open from 3-7 p.m.

For more information about the parade or Haunted Happenings, please visit www.salem-chamber.org. For more information about the Salem Farmer’s Market, please visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

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