Labor Day Weekend is Upon Us!
As usual we all ask “where has the summer gone?” But here we are with Labor Day weekend approaching once again.
Make plans to stop by the Wakefield Marketplace next Saturday, Sept 4th from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Make it part of your annual Labor Day weekend TO DO’s!
All our veggie farmers will be there. The bounty of summer is still with us. Now is the time to buy a lot of fresh Green Beans and other summer treats to freeze or can so you can enjoy the tastes of a Wakefield Summer all winter long.
Our crafter’s have started gearing up for the holidays. Now is the time to pick out that special handmade gift for a loved one.
See you Saturday at the Marketplace!
Jam Making Workshop comming Aug 21
Jamming at the Wakefield Marketplace
Ann Hamilton, a Carroll County Extension Educator with the UNH Cooperative Extension, will be presenting a jam making display and demonstration on Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 until 11:30 am at the Wakefield Marketplace. This is an opportunity to learn how to make jam and follow safe food preservation procedures.
Fresh naturally-grown farm produce and products, delectable home-baked goods and unique hand-made crafts are offered each Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., from May 29 to October 9. Many items found at the Marketplace can be given as unusual and distinctive gifts.
As summer progresses a wider range of fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers becomes available. Most farmers accept WIC coupons. Also, toward the end of each month, demonstrations are provided. Fiber Arts Day will be held in September.
When you visit the Marketplace, across from Palmer’s Motel at the corner of Wakefield Road and Route 16 in Wakefield, NH, be sure to sign up for the monthly drawing to win a $10 shopping certificate.
August Is Here!
Come join us this Saturday, August 14th, for all the best summer has to offer in Wakefield.
There is lots going on in our community this Saturday – Old Home Day in Brookfield, Open Farms in Brookfield, Historical Tours in Wakefield.
Make your day complete by dropping by the Wakefield Marketplace.
As always – Open 9am to 3pm
Kids Day this Saturday – July 31rst
Tissue Paper Flowers Workshop
As part of our monthly demo days Ann Prunier will be demoing how to make tissue paper flowers this Saturday, July 31rst.
This is great family and kids activitiy. It will start at 10am.
As always the Market Place is open from 9am to 3pm - come early for the fresh veggies before they sell out!
Our Scholarship Winner
This year’s Wakefield Marketplace Scholarship winner, Cassidy Callahan of Conway, stopped by a couple weeks ago to visit the Marketplace. Here she is with Dr. Bud Johnson who introduced her to our vendors.
Scholarship Winner Cassidy Callahan and Dr. Bud Johnson
See the post from June 19th for details.
July 17th – More Veggies!
The summer veggies are starting to come on strong.
Some of the field grown vine ripened tomatoes may make it to the Marketplace this Saturday.
Summer squash and all the other goodies of summer are here now.
Our crafters have been busy too.
Come see us – 9:00am to 3:00pm this Saturday!
July 10Th – Rain or Shine!
Don’t let the weather report keep you from the Marketplace this Saturday!
Our vendors will be there – Crafts and Veggies!
More and more of the summer veggies are rolling in!
The rain is predicted by 2pm so shop early.
As always we will be open from 9am to 3pm
See you at the Marketplace!
Heat Wave!
It’s Hot in Wakefield!!
Hi all, the heat wave is here this week.
It will be cooler this coming Saturday so come visit us at the Marketplace. Our crafters will be there along with our veggie farmers. Summer Squash loves this hot weather along with a lot of our other favorite vegges.
See you Saturday!
4th of July Weekend
The 4th of July Weekend is almost here and the Veggies are Coming!
The heat of summer is on us and the squash and other great veggies are starting to fill out in our farmers fields. Every market Saturday in July will bring new veggies to the Marketplace. Remember to come early to get the best selection.
Our crafters are busy as well with many great handmade local crafts.
See you at the Marketplace!
As always -> We are open 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays
Children’s Day at the MarketPlace
June 26th – Children’s day
This coming Saturday will be our annual Children’s day at the Wakefield Marketplace starting at 10:00 am and lasting to noon.
There will be lots of exciting activities:
- Seed germination project with Ann Prunier
- Make a birdhouse with Jay Thyng
- Bean bag/ ring toss with Christina Cormier
- Make a pinwheel with Bud Johnston
- Face painting by Arlene Leyare
Come and enjoy a great day at the Marketplace!