Tuesday, August 11, 2009

  AND our tables are really filling up. This week, in addition to our greens, zucchini, carrots, lettuce and herbs, we will be offering all the best of August's Harvest, including:
Sweet delicious corn,
Sun ripened Tomatoes and
Fresh cucumbers!
As well as some of the first BLUEBERRIES, fresh bread and scones and cookies, local cheese and meat. 
See you there 2-6!

Friday, July 31, 2009

EAT LOCAL WEEK at the Farmers Market


Hello All!
This Week, on Tuesday August 4th, the Market will be celebrating EAT LOCAL WEEK! 

This means that along with all our normal vendors, we will be hosting two cooking demonstrations, fiddling, tastings and a variety of FUN and FREE children's activities. 

Bates college dining will be doing a "Healthy BBQing" cooking demo and sampling and Guthries Cafe will be doing a seasonal gazpacho. 

Greg Boardman will be fiddling and children from Lots to Gardens will also be providing some music. 

Children from Lots to Gardens will also be offering face painting, veggies parades and many other fun activities for children! 
In addition to all this, our vendors will be selling their harvest bounty, which includes carrots, potatoes, zucchini, broccoli, cabbage, corn and some tomatoes! We will also have FRESH HOMEMADE BREAD from the BreadShack in Auburn and Blueberries!
Hope to see you there from 2-5!
EBT machine will be up and running. 



Thursday, July 23, 2009

  HELLO EVERYBODY!

The Farmers Market this week will be fuller then it has been so far! Our gardens are finally beginning to let forth the fruits and veggies that had been restrained by the rain!

We will have all the greens that we normally have: Collards, chard, lettuce, Kale, spring salad mixes...
plus.. radishes, squashes, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, carrots, cucumbers and many more exciting things!

We will offer different meat cuts, fresh eggs and a variety of goat and sheep cheeses and yogurts.

Special items will include RASPBERRIES!

Come see what other delicious things we have in store for you at the farmers market, and pick up a poster about our celebration of EAT LOCAL WEEK celebrated next week on August 4th!

See you there, 2-6 Kennedy Park! EBT machine now available. 

Friday, July 17, 2009

Tuesday, July 21st LIVE MUSIC at the market

Hello all!

We have another exciting day coming up at the Tuesday market! We will be having a musical guest from Bates College, Doug Hubley and Gretchen Shaefer! Come listen to their inspired tunes as you shop for fresh vegetables, eggs, cheeses, herbs, hand crafted clothes and more. 

We have recently added goat cheeses, greek yogurt, feta etc. to our offerings. Come check it out 2-6 in Kennedy Park

Friday, July 10, 2009

July 14th Market Special Events!

Hello Everyone! 
thanks for checking out this blog! I will be updating it every week to let you know what kinds of things we will be showcasing at our tuesday market and what local musicians or local restaurants will be visiting us!

Next week, in addition to lots of fresh veggies, summer squash, fresh lettuce, strawberries, and many others, we will be having a preserving educational table! Learn how to preserve your strawberries and blueberries to keep summer flavors around all year!

We will also have our usual fresh and dried herbs, meats, veggies and possible ewegurt and cheeses!

EBT, credit cards and WIC accepted.
See you there tuesday 2-6!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

OPENING DAY TODAY!

Hello Everyone!

   Just wanted to let you know that the market happens RAIN OR SHINE! we are under tents so just bring an umbrella but wish for sun.

We are featuring fresh strawberries among countless other fresh vegetables and meats. We will have free face painting, live music and a flower and seedling GIVE AWAY!

See you in Kennedy Park, from 2-6 on the corner of Bates and Pine. There is nearby parking, one spot being a parking lot near city hall right at the edge of the park. 


 

Friday, June 19, 2009

Grand Opening of the Lewiston Farmers Market at Kennedy Park!!

Tuesday, July 7th, we will be opening up the season at the Lewiston Farmers Market!

2-6 in Kennedy Park, downtown Lewiston, we will be kicking off the season with local musicians and face painting for the kids! Been wanting to get outside? craving fresh local fruits and veggies, meats breads and cheeses? Want to build community and meet your neighbors?

We are offering many exciting vendors this year, along with local musicians, crafts and cooking demonstrations from local restaurants!

Check out this blog for weekly updates on what restaurant, musician and specialty items we will be showcasing each tuesday.

We are looking forward to a great season as part of the Great Falls Farmers and artisans Market.
email any questions to greatfallsmarket@gmail.com or call 845 548 7514