Nov 082011
 

For fans of the summer Salem Farmers’ Market patiently (or impatiently) awaiting the arrival of the winter market, the wait is almost over! Salem Main Streets is happy to announce the Salem Winter Farmers’ Market opens this Thursday, November 10 in the Artists’ Row buildings between Front St. and Derby St. Shop the market for some of your favorite items and discover some new favorites. Some of our new vendors have gained recognition in the Boston Globe and Edible Boston!

The market will run from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 17 , (Tuesday, November 22), December 1, 8, 15 and 22. On November 10, join us for a reception in the Artists’ Row buildings at 6 p.m. to celebrate the start of the brand new Winter Market season!

At the market, you will find 12 of your favorite summer vendors as well as many new vendors including Shady Oaks Organics, selling their fabulous Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms as featured in the Boston Globe, and Deborah’s Kitchen, whose delicious and all natural, low sugar spreadable fruit and relish has been covered in the Lowell Sun and Edible Boston magazine.

The full market vendor list includes returning vendors Apothe.caring, Cape Cod Original, First Light Farm, Heaven’s Harvest Farm, Long Hill Orchard, Maitland Farm, Milk and Honey Green Grocer, Salem Soap Works, Soula’s Homemade Salsa, Still River Winery, Wally’s Vegetables and When Pigs Fly.

New vendors include A.k.a. Marvelicious, Capt. Pete’s Lobster Trap, Deborah’s Kitchen, Foxboro Cheese and Oake Knoll Ayrshires, Grace Organic, Judith A Fiske Handmade Cards, Seacoast Butters, Shady Oaks Organics, Valicenti Organico and Wunder Budder.

Support local agriculuture and feed your family with healthy, locally grown produce and other goods throughout the colder months at the Salem Winter Farmers’ Market.

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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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Oct 292011
 

Another October in Salem has almost passed, but the biggest event of the year is still ahead of us! Come to downtown Salem on October 31st for the biggest Halloween party you will ever attend!

Join the thousands dressed in every kind of costume imaginable at a variety of events around downtown Salem on Halloween Night.

4:00-10:00 p.m. – The Radio 92.9 Concert Stage will be set up on Washington St. at Federal St. providing  free entertainment by local musicians.

7:00-10:00 p.m. – Show off your costume and be a part of all the excitement as you dance downtown to music played by bands and DJs! Concert stages will be located at the Salem Common, Hawthorne Boulevard, Museum Place Fountain, Derby St. and Front St.

10:00 p.m. – Make sure you view the spectacular ending of another fabulous October in Salem with Halloween Finale Fireworks over the North River!

For the kids, Trick-or-Treat hours are expected to be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Families should look for homes with a light on for treats.

Have a an unforgettable 2011 Halloween Night in Salem!

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Oct 222011
 

Don’t miss the Haunted Happenings Family Fun on the Salem Common Saturday and Sunday 11 – 5 this weekend and next. Here’s a peak at what you are missing.

For $10 children can enjoy 7 rides unlimited.  This weekend a portion of the proceeds go to Salem Main Streets. Next weekend a portion of the proceeds go to the Salem Common Neighborhood Association.

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Oct 202011
 

Looking to bring younger children out in Salem for some not-so-frightening fun? Well, gather up the family and head on over to Salem Common Family Fun Day! Hosted by New England Parties, Salem’s newest and much anticipated kid-friendly event will be held on the next two weekends, October 22nd & 23rd and October 29th, & 30th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Common.

Enjoy a variety of entertainers, foods and fall weather while the kids have a blast on rides and attractions. Merry-Go-Rounds, a moonbounce, obstacle course, giant slide, Kiddie Train, contests and face painting will provide amusement for hours. On October 22nd and 29th, there will be a free concert by The Goodtime Stringband from 12-3 p.m.

Ride tickets are available at $10 for 7 rides, or $2.50 per ride.

Part of the proceeds from Family Fun Day will go towards the non-profit organizations Salem Main Streets and Salem Common Neighborhood Association. Come on down and show your support while the kids experience the excitement of October in Salem!

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