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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Oct 112011
 

Share your opinion for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate!

Salem Main Streets values your thoughts and ideas about downtown Salem. Make your opinion heard by taking our survey. Salem Main Streets starts projects like the Salem Farmers’ Market based on stakeholder feedback. We want to know what you like, what you would like to change or improve and what you would like to see come to downtown.

The survey will take approximately 4 minutes and by finishing and submitting it, you will be entered to win a $25 Chamber of Commerce Merchant Gift Certificate, accepted at most downtown businesses. One winner will be chosen at random; good luck!

Salem Main Streets works to keep downtown Salem a vibrant, thriving and enjoyable location for all who visit, work or shop year-round. We could not accomplish our goals without volunteers and feedback. We thank you for your time!

Please click here to take our survey.

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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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Sep 072011
 

The Salem Farmers’ Market is opening a winter market for 7 weeks in November and December due to popular demand. Many loyal customers told us they were sorry to see an end to the delicious produce and local food items that the market offers. In order to meet the demand and interest in a holiday market the Salem Farmers’ Market is bringing a “winter” market downtown Salem. The market will be held in Artists’ Row starting November 10. The current summer market ends October 20 so there will be a lull of two weeks without a farmers’ market in Salem. The Winter Market will run Thursday, November 10, 17, (Tuesday, November 22), December 1, 8, 15 and 22.

We are currently looking for vendors for the Salem WINTER Farmers’ Market.  The market will be open from 2 – 6 p.m. each week. The market will have some of the summer market vendors and some new vendors.  Applications are available on-line at www.salemfarmersmarket.org or via email Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org or by calling (978)744-0004×15. The deadline to apply to the market for the 2011 season is September 15, 2011.

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Sep 012011
 

Jennifer Normant, chef at the Hawthorne Hotel, cooked up a Chicken and Clam stew at the Salem Farmers’ Market. This was a similar dish to the one she prepared on HELL’S KITCHEN but at the market she substituted wine for beer. Many people came out to show their support for Jennifer and to ask her questions about the show. The full recipe can be found on the Hawthornehotel.com blog. For more information on the market visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

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