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Westport
Farmers Market & Craft Fair Opening July 11
The
Westport Farmers Market & Craft
Fair will open Saturday, July 11 at 8:30 a.m. for its second season.
Located in Central Village at the Westport Grange #181, 931 Main Road, the
season runs every Saturday from July 11 through September 6. Hours of operation are 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
The market is open rain or shine. All
items are grown or made locally.
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Westport’s Farmers Market!”
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Produce
All locally grown
(in season)
The
outside market brings together local farmers crops featuring the freshest
produce available in season: Lettuce,
Potatoes, Shallots, Blueberries, Peaches, Melons, Radishes, Sweet Corn Beets,
Brussels Sprouts, Apples, Onions,
Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, Carrots, Beans, Peas, Garlic, etc.
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Cut
Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Container Gardens, Herbs, Pickles, Herbal Body
Lotions, Sheep Skins, Eggs, Vinegars
Artisans & Crafters
All made locally
Watercolors,
Baskets, Photographs, Woven Goods, Jewelry, Marbleized Gifts, Botanical
Designs, Shell Designs, Pottery, etc.
  
And
the Grange Cafe, an indoor place
(with AC) to sit and relax over coffee, a newspaper and a home made munchie.
We always have coffee and other beverages with an ever changing variety of
baked goods to choose from.
The
Westport Cultural Council administering the Helen H. Ellis Trust, granted
funds to prepare the stage for exhibits. The Westport Art Group has generously and permanently loaned a set of
display boards. We still have a few spaces open for artists - call (508)
636-4427 for details.
Stay
tuned for developing details on our special events such as raffles, visits by
friendly alpacas, music and more. We still have a few vendor spaces left -
call (508) 636-4427 for details.
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"Tables are still
available for produce vendors and artisans," said Beth Easterly,
program director.
 “The Westport Farmers Market & Craft Fair opens its
third season this Saturday, July 11 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at 931 Main
Road in Westport. The market is held at the historic Westport Grange #181
with vendors both outside and inside. The 12 week season goes through September
26 and is open Saturdays rain or shine. Parking is available 2 doors down
at St. John the Baptist Church. Call (508) 636-4427 for information.”
“Westport Farmers Market & Craft Fair is a
Class A market. That means that all items for sale have been grown or made
by the vendors. Buyers enjoy the freshest produce, usually picked that
morning, and talking with vendors about items. For instance, growers can
suggest which peach variety is best for pies and which ones store
well.”
“A new vendor this year is Pamela Carey who will
be selling her book, Minor League Mom: A Mother’s Journey through
the Red Sox Farm Teams. Sounds like perfect summer reading for Red Sox
Nation. Another new vendor is Baby Cow Clothing featuring 100% organic
cotton baby clothes.”
“The market features locally grown seasonal
produce: lettuce, potatoes, shallots, beets, blueberries, strawberries,
radishes, sweet corn, carrots, peppers, peas, garlic, melons, Brussels
sprouts, onions, etc.”
“Also featured: cut flowers, hanging baskets,
container gardens, herbs, pickles, herbal body potions, sheep skins,
jellies, eggs, breads, muffins, pies, and vinegars, etc.”
“The artisans and crafters are the best the area
has to offer. Our roster of artisans changes weekly so there’s always
something new to discover: baskets, pottery,
watercolors, beach glass jewelry, quilts, photographs, woven goods,
botanical designs, organic cotton baby clothes, painted mail boxes and
pails, gourd designs, handmade books, stationary, etc.”
“Take a break at the Grange Cafe and sit for a
while with coffee and a fresh baked munchie.”
Beth Easterly
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For
more information call (508) 636-4427 or email eaae@verizon.net.
  
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