Opening Day! November 2, 2013

Are you ready for the winter market to begin? We have some wonderful new vendors - and returning favorites.  Don't forget we will have Chef Chris Avtges, a contestant from the Food Network show "Chopped"  with his cooking demo "A Healthier Holiday Meal" at 12:00.

Here is our vendor line up for the first market:

Bagel Land: fresh and delicious bagels as well as an assortment of gluten-free baked goods

Cuesta's Fiesta: empanadas, tortillas, paella, croquettes and crepes

Danish Pastry House: wonderful old world pastries, breads, pies and tarts

Fior D'Italia: fresh pasta, ravioli, sauces, pasta entrees, fresh mozzarella

The Humble Crumb: cookies, muffins,biscuits, cinnamon rolls & whoopie pies

Jones Farm: mesculin mix, apples, squash, carrots, kale, eggs, cider & cheese

Lyn-Dell Farm: Beef, pork and chicken

Muddy Water Coffee Roasters: freshly roasted coffee beans & freshly brewed coffee

Wild Nicks Cafe: marinara, bolognese, pesto and wildly sweet BBQ sauces

Seafood Express: crab cakes, fish, clams, scallops, chowder

Spinach Pie Guy: traditional spinach pie and baklava

Suds & Scrubs: soap, body butter, sugar scrubs and lip balm

Town Farm Gardens: pickles, relish, jams and salsa

Two Stylish Sisters Jewelry: beautiful handmade jewelry by these talented sisters

Warren Farm & Sugarhouse: maple syrups, confections, marinades and spice rubs

Delightful Surprise Sweets: fudge in a fantastic assortment of flavors

This is a wonderful way to support your local farms and small businesses.  I hope to see you there!

Opening Day - November 2, 2013 Special Guest!

Opening Day of our Winter Market is Saturday, November 2, 1013 from 10:00 to 2:00.  We will have a special guest at this Market.  Chris Avtges, who appeared on the Food Network show "Chopped" will be conducting a cooking demo and a talk on How To Eat Healthier During the Holidays. 

“Chopped” contestant Chris Avtges ditched his “fat is flavor” approach to cooking and lost 140 pounds.

Vendor Application for 2013/2014 Winter Season

It's time to start getting ready for the Winter Market!  Our Opening Day is November 2, 2013. If you are a vendor, and interested in participating in our market, please fill out the Chelmsford Agway Winter Farmers Market Application

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No More Farmers Market Until November 2nd

Thank you to everyone that visited our farmers market this season. We had some great new vendors that really brought some zing to our market . If you know of any vendors that you would like to see at the market in November - or there is something specific you would like to see at the market, please drop me an email and let me know. In the meantime, if you're interested in chickens, we will be starting our Spring ordering of chickens within the next few weeks. Visit our website and get a copy of the chick order form. If you're thinking of getting chicks, but don't really know which kind to get (it can be very confusing), please send me an email and I would be glad to help - I have a flock of my own!

Photos from Feb 23 2013 Market

There were plenty of shoppers enjoying the market this Saturday.  Phil Jones seminar 'Basics of Composting' was well attended - and very informative!  Thank you to everyone that made our market a success this season - and supported all these farms and local small businesses.  We'll be back in the Fall - see you in November!

Last Market of the Season: Feb 23rd

This is it!  We've come to the end of our market season.  If you've been planning on stopping by, but haven't made it yet, this is your last chance!  Come shopping to stock up on all the wonderful goodies and products that our vendors have to offer.  Phil Jones will be conducting a free seminar 'Basics of Composting' at 11:00 - Come find out how composting works, what materials you should be using in your compost and getting the balance right. We will also have as special guests the Destination Imagination Team from Lexington Elementary Schools.  They will be selling handmade items to raise money for the World Wildlife Fund. 
Here is a listing of the vendors for this week:
Jones Farm: squash, kale, mesculin mix, apples, radishes, cider, honey and cheese. 
Bagel Land: delicious bagels - made with the freshest ingredients
Kabob House: authentic kabobs, gyros, falafel, samosa and baklava
Got Thyme: chicken pot pies, soups, shepherds pie, turkey meatballs and quiche
NCP Art: beautiful handmade jewelry by Nancy Padres
Kittredge Candles: wonderfully scented soy candles, candle tins and lip balms
Fior DÍtalia: ravioli with a variety of delicious fillings, gnocchi and pasta to go
Surfing Goat Soap:  all natural, creamy goat milk soaps from Hames & Axle Farm
Lyn-Dell Farm: all natural, hormone-free beef, pork, chicken and farm fresh eggs
Sweet Confections Baking Company: fudge, caramels, cheesecake and cookies
Warren Farm: maple syrup, maple baking sauces & maple confections
Danish Pastry House: breads, scrumptuous tarts, pastries and desert bars
Cuestas Fiestas:  spinach & cheese empanadas, guava & cheese empanadas and chicken & chorizo paella
Seafood Express: fresh cut Haddock filets, Littleneck clams, stuffed clams, Maryland crab cakes & New England clam chowder
Next Step Living: a socially conscious, enviromentally focused organization dedicated to helping customers lower their energy bills, increase the comfort of their home and reduce their carbon footprint.
Destination Imagination - Lexington Elementary Schools: a non-profit goal oriented program where children address a community need.  The children will be selling handmade soap, earrings and origami boxes.  All proceeds will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund.

Photos From Feb 16 2013 Market

We had a great turnout for the 'Selecting & Caring For Chicks' seminar - thank-you to Terry Golson for the wonderful and informative lecture!  Here are some photos from the market: