Friday, May 1, 2015
Friday, October 3, 2014
Tomorrow: the LAST regular season Rockport Farmers Market!
October 4th Rockport Farmers Market:
The final 2014 regular farmers' market of the season is here, and Seaview Farms will be on hand with their own grass-fed meat, pumpkins and more. First Light Farm and Vintage Greens offer a bounty of produce and flowers. Knead Dough Bakery offers cookies, sweetbreads, and legendary nisu and anadama breads, Heath's Tea Room will have scones and brewed tea. That Nutty Redhead features an array of steamed nuts. Sasquatch Smokehouse has their own line of smoked mussels and fish. This week's market also offers Twin Lights tonic AND fresh coffee and doughnuts from Brothers' Brew. The home growers section of the farmers' market is packed with all sorts of good things: lots of fresh produce, flowers and jams!
Bonus: To get a a sense of all the great stuff going on around here with food, don't miss this article from food writer Heather Atwood on Rockport's local food scene.
Music at the Rockport Farmers Market
Rose Sheehan and John Hicks will be providing live music this weekend at the market. Both of them have an incredible repertoire that ranges from folk to jazz to blues. And as a bonus, John is bit of a comedian between songs, so don't miss their appearance at this week's Rockport Farmers Market.
Rockport Farmers Market TOTES, T-SHIRTS and POSTERS are here!
Some very cool Rockport Farmers Market merchandise is coming your way, all of it offering a great way to spread the word about the market and support the RFM! Stop by the RFM booth at Saturday's market to see what's new and in stock.
Parking
The Rockport Farmers Market, with the permission of the Rockport Police Dept., has four spaces available on High Street for short-term farmers' market parking every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. If you're in a hurry and need some produce, you can park right next to the market for a few minutes while you dash through the market!
Participate in Harvestfest!
Opportunities abound to volunteer to help make the festival happen. You can also showcase your cooking, agricultural and/or creative skill at Harvestfest. Enter a pie, your best jam or jelly, or make a scarecrow. Click the links below to join the fun!
Support Local Food
A Rockport Farmers Market vendor (as well as Rockport resident) Lisa Griffiths of That Nutty Redhead, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help grow her business. Consider supporting local food and local industry and check out Lisa's exciting campaign! Check it out HERE.
The final 2014 regular farmers' market of the season is here, and Seaview Farms will be on hand with their own grass-fed meat, pumpkins and more. First Light Farm and Vintage Greens offer a bounty of produce and flowers. Knead Dough Bakery offers cookies, sweetbreads, and legendary nisu and anadama breads, Heath's Tea Room will have scones and brewed tea. That Nutty Redhead features an array of steamed nuts. Sasquatch Smokehouse has their own line of smoked mussels and fish. This week's market also offers Twin Lights tonic AND fresh coffee and doughnuts from Brothers' Brew. The home growers section of the farmers' market is packed with all sorts of good things: lots of fresh produce, flowers and jams!
Bonus: To get a a sense of all the great stuff going on around here with food, don't miss this article from food writer Heather Atwood on Rockport's local food scene.
Music at the Rockport Farmers Market
Rose Sheehan and John Hicks will be providing live music this weekend at the market. Both of them have an incredible repertoire that ranges from folk to jazz to blues. And as a bonus, John is bit of a comedian between songs, so don't miss their appearance at this week's Rockport Farmers Market.
Rockport Farmers Market TOTES, T-SHIRTS and POSTERS are here!
Some very cool Rockport Farmers Market merchandise is coming your way, all of it offering a great way to spread the word about the market and support the RFM! Stop by the RFM booth at Saturday's market to see what's new and in stock.
Parking
The Rockport Farmers Market, with the permission of the Rockport Police Dept., has four spaces available on High Street for short-term farmers' market parking every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. If you're in a hurry and need some produce, you can park right next to the market for a few minutes while you dash through the market!
Participate in Harvestfest!
Opportunities abound to volunteer to help make the festival happen. You can also showcase your cooking, agricultural and/or creative skill at Harvestfest. Enter a pie, your best jam or jelly, or make a scarecrow. Click the links below to join the fun!
Support Local Food
A Rockport Farmers Market vendor (as well as Rockport resident) Lisa Griffiths of That Nutty Redhead, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help grow her business. Consider supporting local food and local industry and check out Lisa's exciting campaign! Check it out HERE.
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Friday, September 26, 2014
This Saturday: Shakespeare at the Rockport Farmers Market!
Fall is HERE! Pick up your PUMPKINS & more at the RFM!
At Saturday's Rockport Farmers Market:Seaview Farms has their own meat, corn & PUMPKINS! First Light Farm and Vintage Greens offers a bounty of produce and flowers. 'Cuz It's Good and Knead Dough Bakery offer delicious baked goods, Heath's Tea Room will have scones and brewed tea. That Nutty Redhead features an array of steamed nuts. Sasquatch Smokehouse has their own line of smoked mussels and fish, Abbott Honey and Sullivan's Sugarhouse offer honey and maple syrup, respectively. This week's market also offers Twin Lights tonic AND fresh coffee and doughnuts from Brothers' Brew. The home growers section of the farmers' market is packed with all sorts of good things: lots of fresh produce, flowers and jams! Bonus: To get a a sense of all the great stuff going on around here with food, don't miss this article from food writer Heather Atwood on Rockport's local food scene.
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe at the RFM!
This talented group of local actors will feature music and excerpts from their upcoming show Shakespeare and his Women at Saturday's market. The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe is one of our region's cultural gems and we are happy to have them offer a glimpse of Shakespeare...and his women at this week's Rockport Farmers Market. Don't miss it!
Rockport Farmers Market TOTES, T-SHIRTS and POSTERS are here!
Some very cool Rockport Farmers Market merchandise is coming your way, all of it offering a great way to spread the word about the market and support the RFM! Stop by the RFM booth at Saturday's market to see what's new and in stock.
Parking
The Rockport Farmers Market, with the permission of the Rockport Police Dept., has four spaces available on High Street for short-term farmers' market parking every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. If you're in a hurry and need some produce, you can park right next to the market for a few minutes while you dash through the market!
Support Local Food
A Rockport Farmers Market vendor (as well as Rockport resident) Lisa Griffiths of That Nutty Redhead, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help grow her business. Consider supporting local food and local industry and check out Lisa's exciting campaign! Check it out HERE.
Participate in Harvestfest!
Opportunities abound to showcase your cooking, agricultural and/or creative skill at Harvestfest. Enter a pie, your best jam or jelly, or make a scarecrow. Click the links below to join the fun!
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Upcoming Events
- September 27th: Talented members of the Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe will offer a glimpse into their upcoming production, Shakespeare and his Women. Come to the Rockport Farmers Market for a little culture along with your produce!
- October 4th: the final Rockport Farmers Market of the regular season
- October 18th: Rockport Harvestfest:
a celebration of local food & drink, including craft-brewed beer
and local wine, as well as a packed out Farmers Market, Scarecrow Stroll
& more.
Friday, August 22, 2014
This Week at the Farmers Market!
This Week's Farmers' Market vendors:
Wally's Bistro, Vintage Greens, First Light Farm, Maitland Mountain Farm, Seaview Farm, Sasquatch Smokehouse, Sea Biscuit Fine Bakery, That Nutty Redhead, Fudge Everything, Trupiano's Sausage, Heath's Tea Room
Our vendors offer meat, eggs, smoked fish, cheese, lots of produce, pickles, sauces (sweet and savory), salsas, cookies, breads, nuts -- all of it equalling truly enough for a week's worth of delicious, amazing, locally-produced food!Don't Miss...
Great bluegrass and indie-folk music will be a part of this week's market!
Home Growers
The home growers section of the Farmers' Market is packed with all sorts of good things: Anadama bread from Sten af Klinteberg, honey from apiarist and cookbook author Melissa Abbott, the beautiful Northern Italian-style pesto from Mercedes Flavin and flower petal jams from local grower Jessie.
Parking
The Rockport Farmers Market, with the permission of the Rockport Police Dept., has four spaces available on High Street for short-term farmers' market parking every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. If you're in a hurry and need some produce, you can park right next to the market for a few minutes while you dash through the market!
In Two Weeks...
Enjoy codcakes & beans, a traditional New England breakfast (or lunch) for a suggested donation. Reserve your place at the table by emailing us at rockportfestivals@gmail.com or just stop by the RFM in Harvey Park on Saturday, September 6th
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Don't Miss the upcoming HUGE Weekend in Rockport!!!
Saturday, August 9th:
- Rockport Farmers Market: 9 to 1pm in Harvey Park
- Ice Cream Social at the Rockport Farmers Market: 11:30 to 1pm in Harvey Park
- Rockport Fireworks Activities: 12:30: Kids' crafts, 2 to 4pm: Music in the Old Firehouse Trust.
- Rockport Rotary's Lobsterfest: 3 to 7pm at the bandstand at Back Beach. Click HERE for info.
- Rockport Fireworks: The BIG event is at 9:30pm! Get ready for an incredible display!
Sunday, August 10th
- Rockport Acoustic Music Festival: Noon to 6pm in Millbrook Meadow. Click HERE for more info. A free & fun event!
All Weekend
- Illumination at Shops, Galleries & Restaurants: many Rockport business are participating in Illumination weekend through special discounts and in-store promotions. Enjoy the lanterns hanging throughout town in honor of the weekend's festivities.
Raffle tickets to win Ken Knowles' original painting on sale with proceeds to benefit Rockport Fireworks.
About that Farmers Market:
This Week's Rockport Farmers Market Vendors: Wally's Bistro, Fudge Everything, Maitland Mountain Farm, First Light Farm, Seaview Farm, Sasquatch Smokehouse, Heath's Tea Room, Sullivan's Sugarhouse, Cuz It's Good!, Twin Lights, West River Creamery, the Vermont Candy Dish, That Nutty Redhead, Vintage Greens, Sea Biscuit Fine Baked Goods, Trupiano's Sausage.Our vendors offer meat, eggs, smoked fish, cheese, lots of produce, pickles, sauces (sweet and savory), salsas, cookies, whoopie pies, breads, nuts = truly enough for a week's worth of delicious, amazing, locally-produced food!
Music & More: We'll have music from the talented Steve Lacey this week and don't miss the home growers section of the Farmers' Market is packed with a small amount of good things: Anadama bread from Sten af Klinteberg, honey from apiarist and cookbook author Melissa Abbott, the beautiful Northern Italian-style pesto from Mercedes Flavin and flower petal jams from local grower Jessie.
The Rockport Farmers Market takes place, rain or shine. And be sure to stop by our Ice Cream Social this week! A huge thank you to The Ice Cream Store for providing the ice cream, and to Fudge Everything and Twin Lights for providing delicious chocolate topping and soda for Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sodas! Ginger Ale, Root Beer and Orange soda will all be available.
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