Sliding into September – Harvest Season

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Blogster

September is the real showtime at farmers’ markets in New England–the sweetest corn, heirloom tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, winter squash, onions and garlic, apples, pears and everything else you can think of, and a few you might not have–seafood, cheese, all sorts of meats, cut flowers, mushrooms, the season’s jams, jellies, chutneys and preserves, fermented foods, dairy, sweets, bread and bagels, honey and syrups, vegan options, fresh pasta and ready to heat and serve meals…and music too. We’re bursting with choice and remain outdoors at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street, Belfast, Maine until November 1st, when we move indoors to our cozy winter home in the greenhouse at Aubuchon Hardware.

Belfast Farmers' Market Late Summer

September Entertainment Lineup

September 6 – Bennet Konesni & Co.
September 13 – Dave & Fran Plus
September 20 – TBA
September 27 – Gardenia
October 4  – Scot Cannon

MAINE HARVEST BUCKS – Double your healthy food dollars!

Participants in this program earn a one-dollar Harvest Buck voucher for each dollar they spend at market on purchases if qualified healthy food using SNAP benfits. Vouchers may be redeemed toward purchase of vegetables and fruits at the market any time throughout the year.

Maine Harvest BucksWe are part of the Maine Harvest Bucks nutrition incentive program, which rewards participants for choosing to shop locally and extends federal nutrition supplement funds by encouraging purchase and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program is managed by volunteers and receives funding from philanthropies. 2019 Maine Harvest Bucks run through March 2020. More information can be found at maineharvestbucks.org. Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets, mainefarmersmarkets.org, has information on using EBT/SNAP at farmers’ markets statewide.

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August Entertainment

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Blogster

Here’s Who’s Up Next

8/2  – Pinwheel Brothers
8/9  – Mike Cressey/Russell Kahn Kids Pottery
8/16 – Morris Dancers
8/23  – Midnight Ramblers/Russell Kahn Kids Pottery
8/30 –  Emily Jeffries & Old County Rd. or Emily and Baron

Let the Kids Get Muddy on August 9th & 23rd

Russell Kahn Art with KidsThis is a perennial favorite at Market. Bring the kids  on August 9h for a hands on session at the potter’s wheel with local artist and teacher Russell Kahn. It’s always a fun  opportunity for your kids to get their hands dirty in the name of art.

Waterfall Arts  & Belfast Art Market

We’re grateful to the folks at Waterfall Arts for providing our summer home on their property at 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine. Waterfall Arts opens at 10 am and features working studios as well as regularly changing gallery exhibits, classes and special events. Their  calendar of events and classes is here, and their exhibition schedule  here.

During the summer months members of the Belfast Area Creative Coalition offer locally made arts and crafts for sale  in the yard at Waterfall Arts. Art Market runs from 9 am to 1 pm concurrently with the Belfast Farmers’ Market.

So Much Good Food to Choose From

August & September are the height to the season. Wild Maine Blueberries are in along with the tomatoes and cukes and everyting else you can think of… you just have to stop in an check out the staggering variety of goods from cut flowers, meats, cheeses, dairy, baked goods, seafood and value foodstuffs, crepes made to order and all those gorgeous Maine grown vegetables and fruits and even mushrooms!

It’s easy to shop the Market with one swipe of your preferred payment card–Debit/Credit/EBT/SNAP

Stop by the Info Table ans ask about our SNAP/EBT, credit/debit payent process for all your shopping at market. One stop to register and our clipboard system does the trick. Swipe once to complete you payment when shopping is done. Some members also take credit/debit directly at their stalls. Just ask.

MAINE HARVEST BUCKS – Double your healthy food dollars!

Participants in this program earn a one-dollar Harvest Buck voucher for each dollar they spend at market on purchases if qualified healthy food using SNAP benfits. Vouchers may be redeemed toward purchase of vegetables and fruits at the market any time throughout the year.

Maine Harvest BucksWe are part of the Maine Harvest Bucks nutrition incentive program, which rewards participants for choosing to shop locally and extends federal nutrition supplement funds by encouraging purchase and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. The program is managed by volunteers and receives funding from philanthropies. 2019 Maine Harvest Bucks run through March 2020. More information can be found at maineharvestbucks.org. Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets, mainefarmersmarkets.org, has information on using EBT/SNAP at farmers’ markets statewide.

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June & July Tunes

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Blogster
Belfast Bay Fiddlers

Belfast Bay Fiddlers

Music at Market. Here’s the early summer  lineup for entertainment.

Bring your spork* and join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch or yummy snack. There is plenty to choose from. The music and picnic tables await… Music runs from either 9 or 10 to 1.

* Spork – that’s one of  those reusable spoon/fork combos. No plastic waste. Keep one in your shopping bag for meals on the run!

6/14 – Owen Kennedy
6/21 – Scott Cannon
6/28 – Willy Clemetson/Russell Kahn
7/5 – Belfast Bay Fiddlers
7/12 – Miners Creek
7/19 – Noah Fishman
7/26 – Cami and the Rogues

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