Waltham Farmers Market - 2001 information
The Waltham Farmers' Market celebrates its eleventh season at
the Sovereign Bank parking lot in downtown Waltham, June 16 through October 27.
The market is held rain or shine, and will run from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm every Saturday.
The Sovereign Bank parking lot is located at the intersection of Main and Moody streets,
across from Waltham Common. The lot can be reached by car from Main Street or
Charles Street.
WIC coupons are accepted by all farmers. Senior citizens
receive a 10 percent discount at participating vendors.
Volunteers are needed to help set up and break down the market each week;
to take surplus food to soup kitchens; to post and drop fliers;
and to help with other committee tasks. Wheelchair accessible.
For more information call 781-893-0361 or 781-899-6230, or sign up at the
market master's table at the market.
The market has had several artists exhibiting in recent weeks, including
a photographer, a potter, and a painter. We're looking for more. If you
are an artist, or know of one who might be interested, please write to Scott at
sshurr@gmail.com.
2001 Vendors
| Bart's Farm Stand |
berries, melons and assorted fruits and vegetables, plants |
| Dick's Market Garden |
produce, herbs and potted plants |
| Iggy's |
breads and baked goods |
| Parker Farm |
produce, including Asian and Hispanic specialties |
| Smith's Country Cheese |
cheese, eggs, hamburger, compost |
| Waltham Kitchen Herb Works |
homeopathic lotions & tea |
Participants subject to change.
Free Concerts
| date | performer | description | sponsor | rain date |
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| July 7 |
Steve Taddeo and His Swing Senders |
Big Band music |
Sponsored by Stanton Insurance |
July 14 |
| July 21 |
Leonard Solomon and the Majestic Bellowphone Show |
One-man band |
Jacqui Smith-Taylor Memorial Concert |
September 15 |
| July 28 |
Gail Rundlett & Friends |
Folk music for children and adults |
Also on July 28, 9:30 a.m. to noon: Cooking demonstration, recipes and
nutrition information from U. Mass. Extension Nutrition Service |
| August 4 |
Mike Williams and the Blues & Jazz Bargains |
Blues and jazz band |
Sponsored by Watch City Brewing Company |
To Be Announced |
| August 19 |
Moody Street String Band |
, Celtic, Scots and Yankee
traditional music |
Sponsored by Charter Bank |
| September 8 | Ricardo Frota |
multicultural music for children and
adults |
Sponsored by Medford Savings Bank |
| September 22 |
Yard Sale |
Benefit for the market - The public can donate items to be sold at the market, in which
case all proceeds will go to the market, or donate $20 for a table (which you must bring),
and keep the proceeds. Call 781-893-5754 for sign up or questions.
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| September 29 | Family Folk Chorale |
Intergenerational choir
| Sponsored by Chateau Restaurant |
All concerts begin at 11 a.m.
Additional support from Allegra Print & Imaging
For more info, call 781-894-0357 or 781-893-5754.
Waltham Farmers' Market home page
Photographs of Farmers Market
Waltham Community home page
Send email to Scott Shurr at
sshurr@gmail.com
Created: 5 March 2001. Updated: 22 April 2003
...always under construction!
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