🎃 Happy Hauntings at the Last Market of the Regular Season! 👻

This Saturday, October 26, 2024, marks the final regular season market at Wakefield Farmers Market! Join us from 9 AM to 1 PM at Hall Park, 468 North Ave, Wakefield, MA, for a spooktacular day full of fall fun. 

Come dressed in your best costume and celebrate Haunted Happenings with us! We’ll have a hauntingly fun atmosphere with live music by Art Grossman, sponsored by The Savings Bank, and plenty of delicious treats and fresh produce from your favorite vendors. Be sure to shop for all your last-minute fall essentials and local goodies before the holiday markets begin.

Holiday Markets

Make sure to mark your calendars for our Holiday Markets on November 23 and December 14 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Due to the anticipated construction, there is the slightest possibility that Hall Park construction may require us to a more accessible location. Please stay tuned for updates!

Here’s a peek at the incredible lineup of vendors this week:

Produce:

- Farmer Dave's (HIP): Fresh fruits, vegetables, and more, proudly supporting the Healthy Incentives Program.

- Flats ft Nalee's Farm (Cash only): Beautiful, sustainably grown Asian veggies from a family-owned farm.

- Kelly's Farm: Offering a wide range of vegetables, fruits, and seasonal favorites.

- Moonlight Farm (HIP): Another HIP-approved farm, known for organic and pesticide-free produce.

- New Hampshire Mushroom Co.: Foraged and cultivated mushrooms, a favorite among gourmet chefs.

Meat/Fish/Cheese:

- Life Love Cheese: Artisan cheeses handcrafted with passion. This week highlights Halloween cheeses and for kiddos, Cheddar treat bags!

- Lilac Hedge Farm: Humanely raised meats, pastured pork, lamb, poultry, and eggs. Taste the difference.  Now taking Thanksgiving turkey orders.

- Roberto's Seafood: Fresh-off-the-boat seafood with unbeatable quality.

Beverages:

- Beraka Juice: Freshly pressed juices and smoothies packed with nutrients and flavor.

- Blisspoint Meadery: Unique, locally crafted meads for all your sipping pleasures.

- Lumi Herbal Teas: Organic, handcrafted herbal teas to warm you up on a chilly fall day.

- Pour Man’s Coffee: Locally roasted, deliciously brewed coffee for your caffeine fix.

Breads/Baked Goods/Sweets:

- The Bread Shop: Artisanal breads and baked goods made from scratch with quality ingredients.

- Purple Carrot Bread Co.: Wholesome, creative bread and baked delights.

- Secret Stash Sweets: Scrumptious, handcrafted confections to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Hot Food:

- Crepe Du Jour: Savory and sweet crepes made to order.

- Del Sur Empanadas: Tasty empanadas, available fresh and frozen to take home.

Specialty Foods:

- Basil n' Spice, Thai Cuisine: Authentic Thai meal kits bursting with flavor.

- Deano’s Pasta (Cash only): Fresh, handmade pasta for any meal.

- Emmett's Edibles Pet Treats: Tasty, healthy snacks for your furry friends.

- Food rEvolution: A range of innovative, locally made foods from small businesses. This week Rascal Relish will have pickled pepper relish, pickled pumpkin, pickled beets, and cowboy candy (sweet pickled jalapenos!). Plus all regular offerings from Wicked Bess and Tasca Foods

- Grateful Tastes: Gourmet jams, jellies, and spreads.

- Habibi Gourmet: Mediterranean-inspired dips, spreads, and snacks.

- Healthy Nut Snacks: Nut-based snacks for healthy eating on the go.

- Holy Moly Snacks: Bold and flavorful beef chips,  highly addictive. 

- Mei Mei Dumplings: Award-winning dumplings made with locally sourced ingredients.

- Roasted Granola: Handcrafted granola blends perfect for snacking or breakfast.

Artisans:

- Essbee Bath & Body: Luxurious handmade bath and body products.

- Kerry's Kreations: Unique, handcrafted crocheted items made with love.

- Mariela Mexico: Beautiful, handwoven bags and accessories.

- Sarah's Originals: Handcrafted textile gifts and home décor.

- Sasquatch Woodworks: Rustic, hand-carved wooden creations.

- Washington Beach Designs: Eye-catching jewelry and accessories.

Special Guests:

- Beebe Pop-up Library: Browse a selection of books and sign up for a library card.

- More Than Words: A nonprofit that empowers young people through entrepreneurship.

SNAP/EBT Benefits

The market offers SNAP/EBT and will match SNAP purchases up to $15 per visit, thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Wakefield Food Pantry. Great news for SNAP users: HIP is back! Use your EBT card to shop with Farmer Dave’s or Moonlight Farm first, then get your additional SNAP bucks and match at the Market Manager Tent.

Volunteers Help Keep the Market Thriving!

The Wakefield Farmers Market relies on the dedication and passion of our wonderful volunteers to keep things running smoothly each week. From helping set up tents and tables to assisting with events and SNAP Match, our volunteers are the heart and soul of our market. We’re always looking for more friendly faces to join our team! If you love supporting local farmers, connecting with the community, and enjoying the vibrant market atmosphere, we would love to have you volunteer with us. Even a few hours of your time can make a big difference in helping us continue to provide this fantastic community event every Saturday. Reach out to us today to learn how you can get involved! 

Visit the Get Involved/Volunteer page on our website, www.wakefieldfarmersmarket.org, or stop by the Market Manager table to learn how you can contribute. We encourage kids who need volunteer hours to lend a hand. Let's keep this market thriving together!

See you this Saturday for a hauntingly good time! 👻