Old Rochester's Winter Farmers' Market



Visit us every Tuesday, from 3:00-6:00pm outside the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Gymnasium from June 11th- September 10th at our local Farmers' Market.


See you at the Market!

Monday, April 25, 2011

April 26, 2011 Farmers' Market

Opening Day is here for the Old Rochester Farmers' Market.

We will be open Tuesday, April 26 from 3-6pm at the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. You can expect to find a variety of fresh picked greens, root vegetables, CSA shares, herbs, farm fresh beef, cheeses, herbs, jams and jellies, fresh bread and delicious treats...

Farmers:

Allen Farm (Organic, Westport)
Engelnook Farm (Pesticide-free, Rochester)
J. H. Beaulieu Livestock and Produce Farm (Naturally grown field raised beef, Fairhaven)
Lucky Field Organics (Organic, Rochester)

Bakers:

Great Cape Baking Co. (Marston Mills, MA)
Rein's Real Rye (Waquoit, MA)
The Artisan Kitchen (Rochester, MA)

Value Added Foods:

Al's Backwood's Berrie Co. (Plymouth, MA) Fresh jams and jellies, Honey
Dave's Cape Cod Smokehouse (Harwich, MA) Fresh smoked meats and fish, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cod Cake Sandwiches

Other Necessities:

The Willow Grove (Fall River, MA) Handcrafted soap and Aromatherapy Products
SoBerry Clean (Bourne, MA) Organic Soapberries and Felted Wool Dryer Balls


As always we will have great entertainment. At tomorrow's market we will have famed storyteller Jackson GillmanJackson Gillman, Stand-Up Chameleon performing from 3-4:30. If you haven't caught a Jackson Gillman show, be sure to stop by tomorrow and see him. He has a knack for keeping children mesmerized and laughing--wonderful stuff! Then from 4:30-6 we have John Mingont from Carver entertaining us with his guitar and banjo. Our resident llama Macho will also be on sight to see his many fans.

Stop on by, be entertained, fill up your shopping bags and grab a bite to eat at the market...meet your farmer and have a great time.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Old Rochester Farmers' Market Begins April 26, 2011, 3-6pm

We are excited to announce that the Old Rochester Farmers' Market opens for the season on April 26, 2011. This market will run for 26 weeks this year, offering a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats, herbs and more. Held every Tuesday from April 26th until October 18th at the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, rain or shine, the market provides market-goers with bountiful opportunities purchase their weekly shopping needs. With live music and animals from the local rescue farm, it is a wonderful way to pass a Tuesday afternoon while getting the shopping done.


Participating Farms:

Allen Farms, Westport, MA (organic)
Cervelli Farm, Rochester, MA (conventional)
Dixon Farm, Rochester, MA (pesticide-free)
Engelnook Farm/ Celtic Animal Sanctuary, Rochester, MA (pesticide-free)
J.H. Beaulieu Livestock And Produce Farm, Fairhaven, MA (naturally grown field raised beef)
Lucky Field Organics, Rochester, MA (organic)

Bakers:

Great Cape Baking Co., Marston Mills, MA
Rein's Real Rye, Waquoit, MA
The Artisan Kitchen, Rochester, MA

Value Added Foods:

Al's Backwood's Berrie Jam Co., Plymouth, MA
Dave's Cape Cod Smokehouse, Harwich, MA
Eat Your Vegetables! Past Sauce, Dartmouth, MA
Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI

Additional Vendors:

Go Fetch! Treats, Westport, MA (dog treats)
Green Feather Herbs, Swansea, MA (herbal teas, body care, facial care products)
SoBerry Clean, Bourne, MA (organic soapberries)
The Willow Grove, Swansea, MA (soaps and tie dyes)