THE WESTFIELD FARMERS’ MARKET IS OPEN ON THURSDAYS on the lawn of the Episcopal Church of the Atonement at 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA, from noon to 6:00 pm weekly until Thursday, October 10th. The Market operates rain or shine.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down the Market, between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or between 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm any Thursday. We need helpers to set up, take down, and put away tents, signs, tables and chairs, empty trash, and assist vendors.
The Healthy Incentive Program (HIP) for SNAP customers continues. Through a renewed gift from an anonymous donor, SNAP purchases will be matched $5 weekly. Pignatare’s Farm and Trotwood Acres process HIP purchases and accept Elder Nutrition and WIC vouchers. Ray’s Farm also accepts vouchers. Credit Cards may be used at the Market tent to purchase coins for any purchase.
Fall is here! Here’s what’s at the Market October 3:
Special Events:
- 12:30 - 1:00, the Pocket Lady will be reading to children beside the playground
- 1:30 - Kristen Lussier from Ascentria Care Alliance will present healthy cooking with something seasonal, and have written recipes available so that ingredients can be bought for home cooking
Part Time Vendors:
- Firefly Fields with goat milk soap
- C&S Wholesale
- Carolyn’s Scarves
- Altered Textiles tie-dyed clothing
Music at the Market sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council. Why not enjoy some great LOCAL musicians under the big shade tree!?
- 12 - 2:00 - Harry Rock with 60’s & 70’s folk and rock
- 2 - 4:00 - Dave Maloof with original songs
- 4 - 6:00 - Hart & Woody Duo with blues and jazz
Please help reduce waste and keep prices low by returning your Life Booch Kombucha bottles to the market and using the recycling bins provided. Thank you.
Get your Westfield Farmers’ Market reusable bags! No more plastic bags at the Big Y. Support your Farmers’ Market and get this useful bag for a $15 donation. Stop by the Market Tent, or place an order at the Market website: farmersmarketwestfield.net, or email your request to farmersmarketwestfield@gmail.com, or leave us a voice mail at (413) 562-5461 ext 101.
Please support your local Market - post a Farmers’ Market sign in your lawn, purchase a Market Gift Certificate or coins for friends or family, make a donation to continue live music at the Market, volunteer to help, or friend us on Facebook and share our page. To find out more, visit our website at westfieldfarmersmarket.net, or visit on Facebook at Westfield Farmers’ Market.
See you at the Market THIS WEEK!!