Medford Farmers Market – October 11

MEDFORD FARMERS MARKET

WEEK #18

October 11, 2018
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Due to the potential for a little (or a lot) of rain on Thursday, we have decided to POSTPONE Apple Fest until next week, but the market itself is ON!!  Come on down to the Medford Farmers Market this Thursday, October 11 from 3-7pm @ the Condon Shell (map it!) on Mystic Valley Parkway!!  It is market week #18 and  we have 11 amazing vendors bringing the freshest produce and goods to Medford for all your market needs!!

WHO’S AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK?

PRODUCE:
Lanni Orchards – fresh fruit & veggies from Lunenberg, MA
Brigham Farm – fruits, veggies & flowers from Concord, MA
Busa Farm – fresh produce from Lexington, MA
Good Roots Farm – organic produce from Lincoln, MA
MEAT/SEAFOOD/DAIRY:
Shady Pine Farm – meat & eggs from New Braintree, MA
BAKED GOODS:
Bagel Land – bagels & goodies from Winchester, MA
PREPARED FOOD:
Scott Brothers Meat – hand crafted sausage from Cambridge, MA (now available to take home to prepare!)
SPECIALTY FOODS:
Deano’s Pasta – fresh pasta & ravioli from Somerville, Ma
Peg’s Preserves – jams, jelly, honey & spices from Lancaster, MA
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS:
Polka Dog – handcrafted dog treats crafted in Boston, MA
Venier Forge – knife and tool sharpening from Lancaster, MA
Don’t forget to bring your
dull knives & tools to this week’s market!!

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APPLE FEST 2018 postponed to next Thursday,   October 18!!
Stay tuned for all of the apple-tastic activities in store for next week!

THERE IS STILL TIME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY BAKE-OFF!!!
Email us medfordfarmersmarket@gmail.com by next Wednesday, October 17 with your name and the name of your apple creation!!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK?

Local musicians
          Ava Sophia from 5-7pm   
* Community meet up hosted by the Medford Family Network
* Information from our sponsor Boston Solar
* We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will update our social media if there are any cancellations this week!*

HOW TO GET THERE…
           
You can walk, take the bus (the 94, 95 and 96 buses run on High Street), ride your bike (have you checked out the new Mystic River Path?) or—yep—canoe/kayak to the market!

Driving to the market?  Shoppers park for FREE in the
* in the Condon Shell lot on Mystic Valley Pkwy/Route 16
* on both sides of Winthrop Street, near the ball fields
* on both sides of South Street, just south of the river
* at the metered and free parking spaces  on High Street

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Did you know…

The Medford Farmers Market matches EBT/SNAP

up to $20 per EBT card per week!!

SNAP beneficiaries simply swipe their EBT debit cards at the market manager’s table, and we match their total bill, up to $20 each week. That means $40 of fresh, healthy, and local food for a cost of $20, doubling shoppers’ spending power. Our benefits-matching program continues to grow every year!
Help us maintain this great program by donating here:

https://www.youcaring.com/medfordfarmersmarket-1135313

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