A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making the 15th year of the Wakefield Farmers Market such a success! As a local non-profit dedicated to providing healthy food and a welcoming gathering place for our community, we couldn’t have done it without your support.
Special thanks to Patricia Bearse, our incredible Market Day Coordinator, whose leadership allowed me to step back and breathe during the busy summer months, knowing everything was in good hands.
An extra shout-out goes to our Wakefield Farmers Market Board of Directors and Volunteer Team for their tireless efforts. From setting up early in the morning to breaking down in the afternoon, staffing the manager tent, handling EBT, fundraising, and securing sponsorships—your work behind the scenes kept everything running smoothly.
Debbie Gronback, our Board President, for steering us through the challenges of new construction and parking while keeping us focused.
Paula Bucciero, our Treasurer, for her dedication to financial oversight, securing SNAP match sponsorships, and working countless volunteer shifts at the SNAP table to support families, veterans, and seniors in need.
Joanna Klisiewicz, our Vice President; Eric Cooke, our Secretary; and board members Laurel LaRoche and Janice Williamson for always going above and beyond.
To all our volunteers—you are the heart of the market. Your support this year, especially during times when we struggled to find help, has been invaluable.
To my husband, Brian Gallivan: thank you for the early mornings, the countless tents and cones, and being my constant sounding board. Your behind-the-scenes work makes it all possible.
A big thank you to Robin Greenberg, the master of Saturday morning setup, whose reliability and problem-solving keep us stress-free.
To our dedicated volunteers—Pamela Anderson, Dianna Boothe, Sue Mitchell, Karen Yu, Brad Brennan, Celia Misra, Peter Abenante, and Michelle Dailey—your time and efforts are deeply appreciated.
Thank you to Heather Tribe for keeping me organized with invoicing support.
We’re also tremendously grateful for our sponsors:
Wakefield Food Pantry, whose generous support kept our SNAP Match program alive, providing essential food access for families, seniors, and veterans.
The Savings Bank, for sponsoring our music tent and supporting local musicians.
Stephen’s Autobody, for helping us beat the heat with portable misting machines and tents.
The Wakefield Daily Item, whose continued coverage is vital to our success.
A special thanks to the Wakefield Board of Health, Town Administrator Steve Maio, Executive Secretary Sherri Dalton, Dennis Fazio and the DPW, the Town Council, and the WMGLD for your ongoing support, resources, and partnership.
To our farmers, small-batch producers, and artisan vendors—thank you for sharing your incredible work and dedication with our community. Without you, there would be no market.
Finally, to our customers and the Wakefield community—you are what makes this market thrive. Your support and smiles remind us why we do what we do.
We’ll be back on June 14, 2025, at 9 AM. Follow us on social media and join our newsletter to stay updated on next season’s plans.
Thank you all for an amazing year!
Happy Holidays,
AnnMarie Gallivan
Market Manager