Acton Boxborough Farmers MarketThis Week at the Market
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Sundays: 10am–2pm, July 11–October 31 • Pearl Street, West Acton, MA

 
 

AUGUST 8, 2010

DRAWING FOR A FREE GROCERY BAG OF MARKET GOODIES!

Who doesn't love FREE? Stop by the ABFM table at market this week (and on 8/15 and 8/22) for your chance to win a grocery bag full of wonderful ABFM vendor produce and products. Pick up your ticket (one per family, please) between 1:00 and 1:45pm; the drawing will take place at 1:50pm, just before the close of market, at the ABFM table. You must be present to play and to win. Two winners will be drawn each Sunday — one could be you!

(Thanks to our terrific vendors for their generous donations!)

MARKET HOURS: 10am–2pm
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CONTEST: AMERICA'S FAVORITE FARMERS MARKETS

This project of American Farmland Trust is raising national awareness about the importance of supporting fresh food from local farms and farmers. Can the ABFM become a favorite MA market? Vote for the ABFM as your favorite farmers market here!
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To learn more about our vendors, performers, artisans, or community table organizations, please visit ABFarmersMarket.org.

PER-DIEM VENDORS

JOANNA'S NEW WORLD BISCOTTI Westford, MA
Handmade, preservative-free, gourmet biscotti using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible, and presented in eco-friendly packaging

HAMES & AXLE FARM Ashburnham, MA
Goat milk soaps from the milk of their own Nigerian dwarf goats, using only natural ingredients — no artificial fragrances and no unnecessary additives
www.SurfingGoatSoaps.com

SAM'S JAMS Acton, MA
Assorted jams, hand-stirred in small batches, using local produce and no preservatives, artificial flavors, colors, or thickeners

PERFORMERS

PAVAO FAMILY BAND • Acton, MA
Eclectic American Music
The family trio (Steve, Victor, and Aidan) plays folk, pop, country, jazz, and rock — a true American blend. 11am–12pm

http://PavaoFamilyBand.com

IAN FITZGERALD • Medford, MA
Folk, solo acoustic guitar
Winner of the 2009 Boston Folk Festival Songwriting Contest, Ian offers folk and solo acoustic guitar, including work from his latest album, "Empty Like the Lion Den." 12:15–1pm

www.IanFitzgerald.com


ARTISAN

FUZYHUGS • Acton, MA
Brooke and Janice Allen create hand-embroidered fleece toys, and handmade aprons and oven mitts.

kids' activity

UNUSUAL VEGGIES & PLANT ANATOMY
Which veggies are the roots of plants, the stems, or the leaves? Children will learn about parts of plants (anatomy!) and some of the less commonly known vegetables at the market. Plus: A SURPRISE PROJECT that lets kids do something they can't usually do at home! (No worries, parents: it's safe and fun!)

Come on down — for Real Food from Real People!

AVAILABLE AT ABFM:
BAGS & APRONS & BUMPER STICKERS
OH MY!

The ABFM Operates on People Power

Love the market? Get more involved! Volunteer to help on market days (just a 2-hour shift to help with set-up, clean-up, staffing or a kids' activity). Or join a committee to help behind the scenes with planning, policy, education, or communication activities. Contact hpwatt@gmail.com to sign up.

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