Events
Two great events you don’t want to miss at the market this weekend, October 22nd
Second Annual Greenfield Farmers’ Market Great Crepe Fundraiser
The Greenfield Farmers’ Market will be holding the 2nd annual Great Crepe Fundraiser this Saturday, October 22nd at the market from 8 am – 12:30pm. The “Two Tarts” crepe creators will return to the market to make the most delicious crepes, with local ingredients, for you. All proceeds from the sale of the crepes will go toward the Greenfield Farmers’ Market Double Your Money SNAP (Food Stamps) Incentive Program. This program helps the community get more fresh food when using food stamps at the market. It is a program that supports your neighbors, the farmers, and the local economy. The market vendors will provide the content (fruit,veggies,jam, etc.) for the crepes. If you haven’t tried one you must!
Rain Barrel Workshop
October 22nd there will also be a Rain Barrel Workshop that includes a barrel with converter kit and instruction for use at 10am. Come learn how to situate and use rain barrels while prepping your own barrel for bug-free, efficient operation. The cost is $30 and you will receive a full sized 50-gallon rain barrel and converter kit. This is a great deal and one we are able to offer thanks to receiving the barrels from a local business free of charge. Registration is required and do it quick as space is limited. Please note you will need a vehicle large enough to bring home the barrel. To reserve a spot you can reply to this email or you can call Devon at 413-625-9907
We have some excellent local musical talent performing at the Market this summer. Check out who will be playing:
October 22nd: Brook Brown Saracino will perform from 10:30am-12:30pm:
One of the area’s pre-eminent folksingers, performs for Marketgoers. Pick up one of her CDs and enjoy this free show.
May 7th: Rob Skelton’s Pitchfork and Local Feast Cooking Demo by Molly Merrett 10am-12pm
Rob Skelton comes back to play more of his edgy modern folk songs and while you listen to their great music you can enjoy a cooking demo by Local Feast. Spring greens cooking demo with Molly Merrett, local food enthusiast and cooking instructor. You can do a lot with a few simple local ingredients! Learn about some simple recipes and try some tasty samples made with market fresh ingredients. Demos will include spinach pancakes with herbed chevre and more.
May 14th Harmaniacs 10am-12pm
The Harmaniacs are an eclectic harmonica trio from western Massachusetts. Coming from a wide variety of musical backgrounds, the Harmaniacs play everything from swing to the Beatles to waltzes from Finland, switching lead, bass and chord roles. Doug Tanner plays chromatic harmonica and fiddle with the swing band the Gypsy Wranglers. Doug’s ongoing musical journey has taken him through bluegrass, folk music, swing and traditional jazz. Rob Fletcher also plays guitar, sings and has performed at Woodstock 94. He is the author of Blues Harmonica for Beginners and Blues Grooves for Guitar. Steven Retchin started out playing “Please Please Me” on the Chrometta 8. He has performed with blues legend Otis Spann and for years as a street singer in Boston.
May 21st Tex and Pat Lamountain 10am-12pm
Singer/Songwriters Pat and Tex LaMountain performing original folk, pop, swing and country flavored Americana. Franklin Co Musicians’Co-op members and Garden Gate Recording artists playing their Upbeat music, featuring close harmonies, acoustic guitars and John White on bass.
May 28th Sonny Crawford 10am-12pm
September 24th: SHAG
Forgotten oldies and easy listening favorites from the 60s through the 80s, including hits from artists such as Roberta Flack, Loggins & Messina, Johnny Cash, Burt Bacharach.