WFM Market News, August 22, 2024
WFM Market News - August 22, 2024
We’ve reached the half-way point of the Market season and while this week’s cooler weather is giving us a taste of autumn, we’re still enjoying the flavors of summer. West Parish Orchards returns to the market this week with their delicious peaches. And, of course, you’ll find all the produce you need, plus a few things you might not have thought of, Thursday at the market.
This is the last week that Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield will offer free lunch from 1:00-1:30 at the Market. We thank them for serving free lunches to the young people of our community throughout the summer.
Our final POP Club activity of the season is writing Thank You cards to the farmers at the market. Starting next week, POP Club members will check in at the entrance table to pick up their POP Bucks.
See you Thursday!
The WFM Management Team
Vendors & Community Partners at the Market This Week
*SNAP Accepted **SNAP & HIP Accepted
B’s Breads* – Assorted Sourdough Breads
The Bread Basket* – Breads and Pies
Classic Grille – Hamburgers made with locally sourced beef.
Crescent City Snowballs* – New Orleans Style Snowballs
Crystal Clear Emotions – Handmade Sterling Silver Jewelry
Doce Mercer* – Cold Brew Coffee, Flavored Iced Teas, Baked Goods
En3rgyUp Organic Juices* – Organic Juices and Ginger Shots
Growing with Minerals** – All Natural Herbs, Vegetables, and Products
Jeff Bellefleur – Chainsaw Carvings
Livingstone Mycology** – Gourmet Mushrooms
Northside Creamery* – Premium Handmade Ice Cream
Pignatare’s Farm** – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Plum Island Jams* – All Natural Specialty Jams
Quabbin Hill Farms** – Vegetables, Microgreens, CBD Products
Rail’s End Crafts – Home Decor and Fun Fabric Items
Ray’s Family Farm** – Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers
Sweet JJ’s* – Cookies, Tarts, and Pastries
Tots-A-Lot* – Frozen Lemonade and Pretzels
Vlad’s Fired Pizza – Oven Fired Pizza
West Parish Orchards
Peach lovers rejoice! West Parish Orchards returns to the market this week with their delicious yellow and white peaches.
Jeff Bellefleur's Chainsaw Carvings
It's Jeff Bellefleur's final appearance at WFM for the 2024 season. If you've had your heart set on an eagle, bear, or one of his other fantastic creations, stop by his tent on Thursday and bring one home.
B's Bread
All you knead is loaf! B's Bread is loaded with freshly baked Sourdough loaves, English Muffin Bread, Caraway Rye, and so much more, all made from sourdough starter.
Bev's Patchwork
Beautiful tote bags, decorative pillows, wine gift bags, aprons, bowl cozies and more, all handmade by Bev with love.
Guess the Copper Beech Tree's Age 50/50 Contest
The contest to guess the age of the historic Copper Beech tree ends on August 29th! Tickets are available at the ECOTA tent and the guess closest to the actual age of the tree wins 50% of the pot (multiple winners will split the winnings evenly). The winner(s) will be contacted Labor Day weekend and the actual age of the Copper Beech Tree will be announced on the ECOTA and WFM websites on September 1st.
Music at the Market
The Russellers
Noon - 2:30PM
Bio coming soon!
Gary Kotros
2:30PM - 5:00PM
Bio coming soon!
Free Lunch for Kids & Teens
Ages 2 -18
It's the final week of the Boys & Girls Club of Westfield's summer free lunch program. Lunch is offered at WFM from 1:00-1:30 and this week will be Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Veggie Mac Salad, and Fruit/Fritos.
Pop Club This Week: Thank You Cards for the Farmers
Stop by the POP Tent and pick up your POP Bucks, then take a few minutes to make a thank you card to the market farmers. Tell them what you learned about produce this summer, or what your new favorite fruit or vegetable is, or whatever it is you'd like them to know!
Rachel’s Table is the premier food rescue and distribution program in Western Massachusetts, created by members of the Women’s Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts to address food insecurity in the region. Bring your donations of unexpired non-perishable goods and/or fresh produce to the WFM Market Tent where it will be collected by Rachel’s Table volunteers after each market.
We thank the generous sponsors and funders of our 2024 season
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