Acton Boxborough Farmers MarketThis Week at the Market
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SUNDAYS: 10am–1pm, JULY 10–OCTOBER 23 • PEARL STREET, WEST ACTON, MA

 
 

AUGUST 28, 2011

Sunday, August 28
10am–1pm


HURRICANE ALERT!

As you likely know, Hurricane Irene is headed for the Northeast this weekend. It's very possible that the ABFM will be canceled this Sunday for safety reasons. Please check the ABFM website after 7pm on Friday, Aug. 26, for an announcement on whether or not market will happen. If market is canceled, it will return on Sept. 4.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF GREAT LOCAL FOOD!
The ABFM now has available ABFM Gift Certificates in any denomination you'd like. Stop by the ABFM table and do a great thing for family or friends — an ABFM Gift Certificate.
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SEASONAL VENDORS:

Applefield Farm, Appleview Farm, Bagel Alley, Burroughs Farm, Dragonfly Farms, Flats Mentor Farm, Foxbarn Farm, Jedermann Bakery, Mamadou's Artisan Bakery, Monadnock Berries, Nella Pasta, Stillman's Farm, and Twin Seafood. Learn more about the ABFM 2011 Vendors here.

SUNDAY'S ADDITIONAL VENDORS:

Cape Cod Original
Where Great Flavor
and Good Health Meet!

Cape Cod offers all-natural, gluten-free chowders, seasonal gazpachos, dips, and spreads, and sources from New England fishermen and local farms. Osterville, MA
www.CapeCodOriginal.com

Fastachi
Artisan-Roasted Nuts
Discover Fastachi nuts, hand roasted and seasoned only with sea salt, and Fastachi nut mixes and nut butters. Watertown, MA
www.Fastachi.com

Goodies
Our decadent cookies come in 10 flavors, ensuring a favorite for the most discriminating cookie lover. Remember, a balanced diet is a cookie in each hand! Belmont, MA
www.GoodiesHomemade.com

Still River Winery
Still River makes traditional Apfel Eis, or apple ice wine, from local varietal apples — more than 80 apples are used in each 375 ml bottle. Sweet, with a gentle bite and a clean finish.
Harvard, MA
www.StillRiverWinery.com


Gourd & Plenty Farm
Gourd & Plenty Farm offers organically grown produce, including more than 20 varieties of heirloom winter squash and ground (husk) cherries. Ayer & Dracut, MA


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UNDER THE PERFORMANCE CANOPY

Dan & Faith
Dan and Faith bring their original songs on guitar, harmonica, mandolin, bass guitar, and tenor banjo. Bolton, MA
11am–12:45pm

www.DanandFaith.com

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THIS WEEK'S ARTISAN

EclecDesign Jewelry
EclecDesign Jewelry creates one-of-a-kind, affordable necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that range from traditional, symmetric designs to bold, asymmetric statements.
Acton, MA

www.EclecDesignJewelry.com

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SNAP AT THE ABFM

ABFM now accepts EBT/SNAP benefits. Please come to the ABFM stall at market to learn more, and/or check out our website SNAP page.



Closing the Loop . . .

Please bring to the ABFM table at market any (clean) containers you've acquired during your ABFM shopping, including green paperboard boxes, and paper and plastic bags. We'll make them available to our vendors for re-use when appropriate.

 

Come on down — for Real Food from Real People!

The ABFM Operates on People Power

The ABFM exists because of our terrific vendors; the support of local businesses, organizations, and individual contributors; the help of the Town of Acton and Town staff; and the hard work of volunteers. We need your time and expertise to make this effort not only about buying good food and supporting local enterprises, but also about community vitality and shared learning.

Want to help? Hurray! Learn about becoming a business/organizational Supporter here; volunteer here; offer ideas or suggestions here; or just send a plain old donation to us at:

ABFM, 155 Prospect Street, Acton, MA 01720

Thank you so much!

 

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