Fairhaven Farmers Market

2011-12-13T07:45:00.000-05:00

This Sunday, December 18th will be the final Fairhaven Farmers Market. Please join us and find your last minute local produce and gifts for the holidays. The market will be held indoors at The Nemasket Gallery on 56 Bridge Street in Fairhaven from 1-4pm. We will have bread, cookies, meat, honey, jam, eggs, chocolate and of coarse lots of veggies and fruit! Some wonderful crafters will also be joining us! Spread the word, tell your family and friends !There will also be music provided by the FHS Drama Club and cookie decorating.
For more information please contact Ann Richard 1-508-991-8315 or ann.richard@gmail.com

Reminder about indoor market!

2011-11-19T07:56:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder to stop by tomorrow afternoon to purchase some wonderful produce for your Thanksgiving meal. Indoor Farmers Market will be held from 1-4pm at Nemasket Gallery on 56 Bridge Street in Fairhaven. Crafts will be available for children provided by FHS Drama Club.

We will have bread, cookies, meat, honey, jam, eggs,candy apples, chocolate and of coarse lots of veggies and fruit! Some wonderful crafters will also be joining us!

Spread the word, tell your family and friends!

Indoor Market Sunday Nov. 20th

2011-11-13T15:54:00.003-05:00

Please join us for our Indoor Farmers Market this Sunday, November 20th from 1-4pm. Located at Nemasket Gallery in Fairhaven on 56 Bridge Street this indoor marketallows you to continue to shop for local produce and goods in the Fall. Come and buy some great food for your Thanksgiving meal grown right in the local area. Support our local farmers, bakers and crafters: you can find produce, cookies, bread, honey, meat, jams, spices, candy and many more wonderful items. Crafts for children will be available during the event provided by the Fairhaven High School Drama Club.

For more information please contact Ann Richard at 1-508-991-8315 or
ann.richard@gmail.com

Indoor Market starts TODAY 1-4pm.

2011-10-23T09:10:00.003-04:00

Just a friendly reminder that the Indoor Market starts today.
We are in the same spot as last year at the Nemasket Gallery
which is 56 Bridge Street on the corner of Green and Bridge Street
in the former Tripp School.

Same time from 1-4pm. Come continue to support our local farmers!

Spread the word! Tell your friends! Hope to see you there!

Last OUTDOOR market of the year! Sunday Oct. 16.

2011-10-10T09:18:00.000-04:00

Sunday, October 16th at Fairhaven High School will be the last outdoor farmers market. Starting on Sunday, October 23 we will hold the market indoors at Nemasket Gallery at 56 Bridge Street. The market will be held indoors from 1-4pm on the following Sundays.
Oct.23rd
Nov. 20th
Dec. 18th

For more info please contact Ann Richard at 508-991-8315 or ann.richard@gmail.com

Fairhaven Antique Appraisal Day - Sunday Oct. 2nd

2011-09-26T10:05:00.000-04:00

Fairhaven Antique Appraisal Day at Farmers Market!
Want to know if your old items are worth hundreds or thousands of dollars?
Now you can find out during the Fairhaven Antique Appraisal Day.
Date: October 2, 2011
Time: 1PM-4PM
Place: Fairhaven High School
(in conjunction with the Fairhaven Farmer’s Market)

Bring your items to the Fairhaven Business Association (FBA) booth located at the Fairhaven Farmer’s Market. Appraisal by an antique specialist is $5 per item paid at the event.*
*Sponsored by the FBA. Appraisals are not obligations or guarantees by the FBA or Farmer’s Market.

Market this Sunday!

2011-09-10T14:01:00.001-04:00

We have two wonderful non- profit groups joining us this weekend at the market. One is group M.O. LIFE.inc Check out their table tomorrow as well The New England Center for Homeless Veterans (NECHV). These are both incredible organizations that both need community support. Please visit their booths and find out more about what they do and how you can help.

Eco/Energy Fair at Farmers Market Sept. 18th

2011-09-05T10:50:00.000-04:00

Visit our annual Eco/Energy Fair on Sunday Sept. 18th from 1-4pm. It will be held on the lawn of FHS at the same time as the current Farmers Market. We will have local non-profit environmental groups as well as businesses set up. Come with all your questions about how you can join the green movement, save money, energy and help the environment in a few simple steps. A great time to learn about all the new energy efficient changes you can make to your home before the cold weather.

Market Canceled for Sunday August 28th

2011-08-27T08:55:00.000-04:00

We are canceling the market for tomorrow. It is better for everyone to stay at home. Spend some time canning and cooking all those delicious tomatoes and making basil pesto. We will be back next week.

Farm Day Success!

2011-08-23T07:40:00.000-04:00

We had a great time on Sunday Farm Day at the market. Thanks so much to NFIA for helping get the tractors, farm equipment and cool cars to the market. Thanks also to Run Dog Run Farm for bringing their goats and sheep to share with us and to Engelnook Farm for sharing Macho the Llama! We were also lucky to have Theo the rabbit and Clara-Belle the chicken with us for the day.

Farm Day this Sunday!

2011-08-15T16:02:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to visit this Sunday, August 21st. We are planning on an extra special day with tractors, animals, games, fun, food and ofcoarse FARMERS! From 1-4pm on the lawn of FHS.

Tiny Market Dog!

2011-08-04T15:29:00.000-04:00

Michelle, owner of Go Fetch Treats! took this great picture last week at the market. What a happy, pleased and sleepy puppy, as well as a completely satisfied customer.

FARM DAY August 21st at the market!

2011-08-04T15:23:00.002-04:00

On Sunday, August 21st, along with the regular weekly farmers market in Fairhaven we will add Farm Day. The market will run the regular hours from 1-4 pm on the lawn of Fairhaven High School but we will add many other special additions. Stop by and check out tractors, milk trucks, old farm equipment on this special FARM DAY at the Market. We will also have live animals joining us this day! While you are shopping you can visit with the antique tractors, milk trucks and other fun farm equipment. Entertainment and games for kids and music will also be provided.

For more information or questions please contact Ann Richard 1-508-991-8315 orann.richard@gmail.com

2011-08-03T15:52:00.000-04:00

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Music this Sunday! July 31st

2011-07-30T07:49:00.001-04:00

We will have music by Dan and Brenda Roveda. They are both local musicians that will entertain us with their fabulous tunes. Hope to see you all there!

This Sunday Story time! Kristine Daniels!

2011-07-12T07:45:00.000-04:00

Local author Kristine Daniels will be reading her latest book at market this Sunday. Come sit with your blanket or chair and listen to this second, beautifully illustrated story about Floyd the Corgi and his adventures. Kristine will have both her books available for purchase at the market.

While your listening you can enjoy eating some yummy veggies, blueberries, peaches, cookies, donuts, peanuts, and much more. Of coarse you can also get a cold drink or Italian ice as well. While shopping you can stock up for the summer cooking with local meats, potatoes, eggs, honey, breads and cheeses.

Market Starts Sunday! June 19th

2011-06-17T12:39:00.000-04:00

Our 4th year of the Fairhaven Farmers Market starts this coming Sunday June 19th. We are excited to be back again this season. As always, we have the amazing Pumpkin Head Ted entertaining us on the lawn of FHS from 1-4 pm. Stop by and get some strawberries along with all the other goodies we will have for sale. See all the local farmers and friends at the market. Bring your family, sit and enjoy the music and buy local food!

4th Season Fairhaven Farmers Market

2011-04-11T18:54:00.001-04:00

Our fourth season of the Sunday Farmers Market in Fairhaven will be starting on June 19th from 1-4 pm. We are excited to start thinking about the new season. We will bring you more news about the market and the vendors very soon.

Last Market of the Year!

2010-12-12T14:33:00.003-05:00

The last Fairhaven Farmers Market of the year will be held this coming Sunday, December 19. We will be indoors at The Nemasket Gallery at 56 Bridge Street from 1-4pm. As always, there will be local produce, honey,jams, eggs, bakery items and crafts for sale. Join us for this wonderful event, bring your family and friends to the last market of the year. Stock up for the long winter with delicious local food. For more information, please contact ann.richard@gmail.com

Indoor Market! Don't forget this Sunday!

2010-11-15T17:31:00.000-05:00

This coming Sunday is our next indoor farmers market in Fairhaven. We will be at The Nemasket Gallery again from 1-4pm. We are very lucky to have entertainment during the afternoon from Matt Richard (piano) and Rick Britto ( saxophone). They will play jazz standards and original compositions from their new duo CD recording, IN THE SKY.

Last Day Outside!

2010-10-17T09:58:00.000-04:00

Join us today, on this beautiful sunny Fall Sunday for our last outdoor market of the year. Come get your pumpkins, honey, eggs, meat and tons of local produce. Next week, we start indoors at Nemasket Gallery on the corner of Green and Bridge Street, two blocks from the outdoor market.

Visit The Farmers Market on 10/10/10

2010-10-06T18:01:00.000-04:00

In your own way celebrate climate solutions. All around the world today there are celebrations planned. Join us at the market today and support local food, show everyone how important it is to you.

Music at the market!

2010-10-05T14:37:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to announce that Jay and Abby Michaels will be at the market October 10th. They will be entertaining us with their beautiful music during the event this weekend. Stop by, hear them and support our wonderful local event. It is" Harpists for Peace Day" on Sunday!
We are excited that we are so lucky to have someone playing harp at our market on this important day.

Two more weeks outside then Indoor Market Starts!

2010-10-04T15:49:00.000-04:00

Tupperware Fundraiser at Market!

2010-09-11T14:34:00.000-04:00

This week we will have Denise Washko selling Tupperware at the market as a fundraiser for The Hastings Middle School Green Team.
Support a great cause while helping preserve the future of our planet by purchasing durable sustainable products that last a lifetime, 40% of your purchase will be donated to the school's environmental club.

Eco/Energy Fair Tomorrow in Fairhaven

2010-09-10T16:59:00.000-04:00

If you like our Farmers Market you will LOVE this Eco/Energy Fair. It is being held tomorrow! Join us for this FREE event for the family. Please join us for our 3rd annual Eco/Energy Fair on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 in the Center of Fairhaven from 10am-2pm. As in past years there will be educational booths and companies available to explain their alternative energy products. Join us for this wonderful free event. Snacks will be available for purchase on the porch of Harrop Center at the Unitarian Church.

Fall/Winter Indoor Farmers Market!

2010-09-05T20:16:00.000-04:00

We are excited to announce that we will have a Fall/Winter Indoor Farmers Market in Fairhaven this year. The market will be held at The Nemasket Gallery on the corner of Green and Bridge Streets. The first date for market is Sunday, October 24th from 1-4pm. Now we can all continue to buy local and support our farmers and crafters. More details to follow!

Music at the Market!

2010-08-26T17:00:00.001-04:00

We are very excited to have Shelley Cardoos at the market this week as our entertainment. She will be singing, playing the piano and may be joined by some other musicians. Come enjoy the wonderful market and hear great tunes while shopping locally.

Farmers Market T-Shirts!

2010-08-17T19:16:00.000-04:00

Stop by the Fairhaven Sustainability Booth at the market and purchase this great new 100% organic cotton t-shirt. All sale proceeds go towards the Green School Mini-Grant program. The t-shirts are a great price at $15 each.

Season in Full Swing 2010!

2010-08-11T16:00:00.000-04:00

If you haven't heard yet it is Massachusetts Farmers Market Week starting August 22.

Come celebrate at our wonderful market, we will be having entertainment from Jay and Abby Michaels on Sunday August 22. Check out their website. Join us every Sunday for all the local produce, crafts and fun at this great community event.

Vendors for 3rd Season

2010-06-22T10:40:00.000-04:00

Join us at the market this year and meet some new farmers and vendors. Our returning vendors are Silverbrook Farm, Paradise Hill, Cyds Creative Kitchen, Jimmy's Italian Icee, Elizabeth Horrigan, One Body Love, Shy Brothers Cheese, Great Hill Blue Cheese, Knot Crazy, Joe Bealieau Meats, and Dixon's Farm. Our new vendors are Run Dog Run Farm, Gourmet Gourmand Bakery, Chrissy Ann Ceramics and more to come. We also have face painting by Isabelle and Magic Tricks by Nigel.

Opening Day June 20th

2010-06-21T12:02:00.001-04:00

We had a wonderful opening day yesterday for our third season of the market. We loved to have Pumpkin Head Ted return for another great afternoon of entertainment.

New Market Season Starting June 20, 2010!

2010-03-28T16:25:00.000-04:00

Join us for the 3rd Fairhaven Farmers Market Season. Anyone interested in the market please contact ann.richard@gmail.com. We will start on Sunday, June 20th and run through mid October.

Join us with The Jethro's Band

2009-09-11T17:11:00.001-04:00

On Sunday, September 20th we will have entertainment from the wonderful local band The Jethros.

Ms. Laura- Storytime at the Market

2009-06-22T16:59:00.000-04:00

We are very pleased to have Ms. Laura back for the secondseason of the Fairhaven Farmers Market. She will be reading stories at the market this Sunday at 2pm.

Please join us there!

This Sunday! Opening Day! June 21st

2009-06-17T07:39:00.000-04:00

We are very excited to start our second year of The Fairhaven Farmers Market. It is located at the corner of Main and Route 6 on the lawn of Fairhaven High School. Please join us this weekend with Pumpkin Head Ted Band
made possible from a local cultural council grant.

Please vote for your favorite farmers market here!

Second Year Starts June 21st

2009-05-06T10:18:00.000-04:00

The second year of the Farmers Market will be starting on Sunday June 21st.
We are very excited about our next season. We have many of the same vendors as last year, along with some new faces. Please check back soon for updates. We will have music on the first weekend.

Smart Shopper!

2008-09-05T16:26:00.000-04:00

Our farmers market in Fairhaven continues until Sunday,
October 19th. Visit us again or for the first time!
Get some wonderful handmade items and local produce.

Community Service Fair- September 14th

2008-08-27T18:26:00.000-04:00

We are excited to announce a Community Service Fair on Sunday

September 14th during the farmers market. For more information please contact Deidre Healey at 1-508-999-8641.

Southcoast Locavores!

2008-08-26T21:40:00.000-04:00

You might notice a new image on our website with a bright red tomato. Elizabeth, one of our market vendors has created a wonderful new blog to encourage everyone to eat locally and share recipes. Here is my first picture choice from that site. Check it out and join our group.

Habitat for Cats this Sunday!

2008-08-26T21:32:00.001-04:00

This Sunday we will have the non-profit group
Habitat for Cats! Stop by for information and
to visit some cats that need to find homes.
They will have a booth from 1-4pm at the
market.

Music this Sunday! Aug 3rd

2008-07-28T16:19:00.000-04:00

This Sunday we are excited to have Jay and Abby Michaels at
the market from 1-4pm. Come listen to their beautiful music, sit on a blanket, eat local veggies and goodies from the farmers.
For more info about these musicians check out their website.

Fairhaven Reads Kingsolver Book!

2008-07-22T15:15:00.000-04:00

All area book groups and readers are encouraged to read the same book this summer. The title Animal, Vegetable and Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. The first meeting and book discussion group about this title will be held at the farmers market on Sunday, September 14th at 3pm. Enjoy this wonderful title and come to share your thoughts, recipes and food ideas at the market. More information will follow.

Register to Vote!

2008-07-22T14:59:00.001-04:00

This week at the market there will be a table where you can register

to vote for the upcoming Fall elections. The deadline for registering

for the September 16th Primary Election is August 27th. The deadline

for registering for the General Election on November 4th is October 15th.

For more information about the state election go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth website.

Article in Standard Times

2008-07-16T20:18:00.000-04:00

Check out this wonderful column by Joanna McQuillan Weeks

in the local newspaper. "Plenty to find, do at the farmers market."

Next week July 20th Free Massage!

2008-07-13T18:41:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to announce that we have a certified massage therapist, Amy Atkins of Fairhaven at the farmers market next weekend. She will be giving brief, FREE massages from 1-2:30pm. Hope you can come and enjoy this treat and buy some wonderful local foods and products.

Raffle items at The Market!

2008-06-30T12:11:00.001-04:00

For the past two weekends we had rain barrel raffles. The barrels were won by Jane the first week and Mary this past week. They were both very excited to get their prizes. This week we are going are starting a new raffle that will last for the month of July. It is an incredible bike. A unique, one of a kind riding experience. Everyone needs to think Green and start riding their bikes. Here is an opportunity to win a bike for $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets.

June 29th!

2008-06-28T13:49:00.000-04:00

This weekend we are very lucky to have Laura Gardner, the new

Children's Librarian from The Millicent Library. She will be at the

market starting at 2 pm to read stories to anyone who would like to

sit on a blanket and listen. Join the crowd! Buy local veggies, cheese, fruit, plants, flowers and bakery items. We have new vendors this week!

Come check it out!

Opening Day June 22nd!

2008-06-10T06:39:00.000-04:00

The new Fairhaven Farmers Market will open on Sunday, June 22 from 1-4pm.

We are very excited to have Pumpkin Head Ted entertaining the first day! We have many wonderful vendors ready to go at our market and sell their local products. Please join us for this wonderfully sustainable event!

United Way Mini Grant 2008

2008-05-12T17:25:00.000-04:00

The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee has received a United Way Mini-Grant to promote the new market. We will be printing posters, bookmarks, banners and cloth bags to give away at the market.

Vendor Info for Farmers Market

2008-05-12T17:21:00.001-04:00

If you are a local farmer or vendor interested in participating in the

market this year please contact Ann Richard. There is an application which vendors must fill out and mail or email. 46 Hedge Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 ann.richard@gmail.com or 1-508-991-8315.

Fairhaven Farmers Market Starts on June 22nd

2008-05-12T17:18:00.000-04:00

The new Fairhaven Farmers Market is starting on Sunday, June 22 and running through October 19th. The market will be on the corner of Main Street and Route 6 on the lawn of Fairhaven High School.