Celebrate!

Thank you for a beautiful market season! The Thanksgiving Market was very successful and super fun. It is difficult to completely ease the stress of preparation for such a big holiday, but the shoppers at The Beverly Farmers' Market Thanksgiving Market came close.

Now the season is officially over for Beverly, but remember that the Salem Farmers' Market has extended their season until December 22, 2011. Check out the Salem Farmers' Market on Thursdays from 2-6 pm on Artists' Row! There are also Winter CSA's available out there that will satisfy your taste for real, fresh, local food.

Already I am looking forward to the next market season, lighter days are just around the corner. Spring comes fast when you are working towards it! Opening day of the market is June 11, 2012! If you would like to help make The Beverly Farmers' Market a success please email Estelle at beverlyfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Indoor market this Monday at the Cove Community Center

Simplify your life by shopping at the Beverly Farmers' Market. You can buy everything you need for your Thanksgiving meal at the farmers' market this Monday! There will even be a small amount of wild harvested cranberries. You can talk with Marlene Stasinos about ordering a turkey if you haven't already. She will be set up at the market with Hot Apple Cider from Brooksby Farm and Hot Chocolate, too!

Most of the vendors from our summer market are returning for this one day event. In addition to the returning vendors please welcome Heavens Harvest Farm, Stasinos Farm, Kaleidoscopesoap, and Garden City Families.

This is a great opportunity to stock up on local produce for the Winter. Think big: buy 5-10 pounds of potatoes and onions. Butternut Squash, potatoes, onions, beets, turnips, and apples will all keep for few months if stored properly. Bring extra cash to stock up on local Maple Syrup, honey, and grass fed beef. You will feel great knowing that you are still preparing your meals with local produce.

This is also a great opportunity to buy something locally made or a local service as a special gift. Little Owl Arts, Sarah Clark Designs, Beverly Farms Soapwerks, Ahimsa Massage, Kaleidoscopesoap, and The Healing Center offer beautiful art and services that are perfect for gift giving.

There will be live music by Adrienne Howard and Linda Swicker. They play Irish, French Canadian, and Old Time Music on the Violin and Guitar. There will also be kids' activities at the Garden City Families table. There will be chairs set up for sitting and enjoying your hot cider and the music. The pressure of the Holidays is beginning to affect some of us; there is so much to do to create these perfect days. Take a moment to enjoy your shopping experience with neighbors and friends at the Beverly Farmers' Market. See you there!

Most vendors accept cash only.
We accept SNAP (food stamps)

local turkeys

Go to the Thanksgiving Turkey tab above to pre-order your local, naturally raised, free range turkey.

Here is a picture of the turkeys from Stasinos Farm in Bradford, MA.

Where is your Thanksgiving meal from?

Indoor Farmers' Market
Monday November 21st
2-6 pm
at the Cove Community Center
we accept SNAP/Food Stamps

Here is what you will find:
turkeys pie hot apple cider jelly/jam honey beef lamb cheese eggs fish maple syrup winter vegetables bread fiber arts jewelry soap health food coffee baked goods reiki/herbs massage

There will be a kids' craft table, live music, and live cooking demos by Harry's 240.


Click here for a map to the Cove Community Center: http://g.co/maps/5bpdn
There is free parking and public restrooms.

If you are interested in pre-ordering a turkey please go to the Turkey tab on the home page for more information.

Thank You!

Compost Station Open!

The Compost Station for the Beverly Compost Initiative will be open on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. The station is open from 2:30-4:30 pm at Veterans Park. Anyone is welcome to deposit kitchen scraps in the compost station bins. The scraps are then hauled to a local farm and will be used to replenish the nutrients in our soil.

See you in November!

Thank you everyone who supported The Beverly Farmers' Market this year! It was a great season! The vendors, the patrons, the musicians, and the volunteers were all wonderful. The last market of the regular season was last week. I already miss the gathering of the "farmers' market kids" each Monday.

Keep in mind that the Salem Farmers' Market will continue through the Fall and Winter. The Salem market takes place on Thursdays from 3-7 pm at Derby Square, Front Street Salem. You can get your fresh produce and then some. They also have music and kids' activities. Here is a link for more information: Salem Farmers' Market.

Here is some really exciting news for you:

Thanksgiving Market on November 21st

There is going to be a pre-Thanksgiving Day market. The one day market will be on November 21st. at the Cove Community Center. The time is still to be determined. You will receive more information on ordering local, organic turkeys and a vendor list in the near future!

Beverly Compost Initiative Continues
Bring your scraps down to Veterans Park on Tuesday 10/11/11, between 4-6 pm

The Beverly Compost Initiative will continue to offer all Beverly Citizens a place to deposit compostable kitchen scraps. This service is made available to you by The Beverly Farmers' Market, Full Circle Earth, The Food Project, and The Sustainability Forum of Beverly. This is your opportunity to change the way our City deals with solid waste. This is a grass roots effort to make Beverly a hip and environmentally conscience city. The goal is to have city supported, curbside composting.

In the future the drop off day for compost waste will be on Wednesdays between 2:30-4:30 pm. If you are interested in a home pick up service for composting please do send an email to beverlyfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

You can like the Beverly Compost Initiative on Facebook: FB Beverly Compost Initiative. You can be part of the change by telling your friends and neighbors about this free service!


Please send an email to beverlyfarmersmarket@gmail.com, if you are interested in volunteering or further being involved with the farmers' market or the compost initiative. Thank you very much.

Last Market of the season: October 3, 2011

The last Beverly Farmers' Market of the season is on Monday, October 3, 2011. Rain or Shine! It has been a lovely season. Thank you all very much for supporting local farms, artists, and artisans. Your health and our community are better due to your support!

The Harvest is still at a peak right now. Remember to stock up on winter squashes, root vegetables, and cabbage. If you have the energy to do some of your own food preservation, now is the best time to buy up the last of the tomatoes and summer squashes, veggies, and fruits.

Jonathan Rand will be performing at the market tomorrow, with special guests from the Rand Family!

Take this last opportunity to support a local artist at the market. Little Owl Arts and Sarah Clark Designs bring beautiful pieces of wearable art each week. Think gift giving! It is just around the corner.

Save the Date for a Thanksgiving Market on Monday, November 21, 2011. This will be a one day in door market where you will be able to shop locally for your holiday meal.

See you at the market!

3:30-6:45 pm at Veterans Park, Rantoul St. and Railroad Ave.