MASS FARMERS MARKETS' 5TH ANNUAL URBAN BARN DANCE

Join Us This Weekend for the 5th Annual Urban Barn Dance!

Live Music by The Lonely Heartstrings Band

Culinary creations from two of Boston's award winning chefs, Chef/Owner team of Asta Alex Crabb and Shish Parsigian and Chef/Owner of Bondir Jason Bond

Produce donated by your favorite local farmers

Mouth watering desserts donated by Danish Pastry House and Cider Doughnuts from Hamilton Orchards

Adult Beverages donated by Sam Adams Brewery and Smuttynose Brewing Company

All wrapped up into a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the Charles River.

 You don't want to miss our 5th Annual Urban Barn Dance taking place this Sunday, October 6th 2-6PM at Community Rowing, Inc. in Brighton. Kick off the harvest season by celebrating Massachusetts' farms and farmers markets; come enjoy a breathtaking space, good company and delicious food as we celebrate the harvest season and support our local farmers and farmers markets.

Individual tickets are $75/person, food and drinks included with ticket.

Get Your Tickets Today!  

Become a sponsor and enjoy the VIP reception Cruise 1:00-2:00PM!

Sponsor the Urban Barn Dance and join MFM for a special VIP Charles River Cruise reception before the event with fellow sponsors, MFM's Board of Directors, and some of Massachusetts' most renowned restauranteurs and farmers.

Learn more about Sponsorship levels and benefits here 

Proceeds raised from the 5th Annual Urban Barn Dance support the continued work of Mass Farmers Markets to partner with farmers, consumers, and communities to foster, enhance, and sustain local farmers markets.

  

HELP US BRING FRESH LOCAL FOOD TO THE BIG E!

The Big E opens this Friday 9/13 and runs through 9/29 and is New England's oldest and largest agricultural fair. Activities include agricultural competitions and exhibits, entertainment, The Big E Circus, food from around New England, and much more!




It is also Mass Farmers Markets' biggest fundraiser - raising over $13,000 each year. For 2013 we have a goal to raise $20,000 - help us reach our goal by becoming a volunteer for one or two shifts!

Each day there are two 6 hour shifts available, 9:00AM-3:00PM or 3:00PM-9:00PM. Each shift volunteered is an in-kind donation of $75. If 100% of shifts are volunteered, Mass Farmers Markets will raise an extra $8,000! By volunteering, you are helping Mass Farmers Markets continue to ensure farmers markets in your community are robust and sustainable, enhancing your community!

*Currently we need help for the 9AM-3PM shift on Friday 9/20 and the 3PM-9PM shift on Sunday 9/29. There are more shifts available, these are the most important for us to fill at the moment.

To say thank you for volunteering for Mass Farmers Markets you will receive free parking and admittance to The Big E!

To become a volunteer or for more information, please email Alison Dagger, Outreach and Volunteer Manager alison@massfarmersmarkets.org or call 781.893.8222

All of us at Mass Farmers Markets appreciate the tremendous support we receive from farmers, vendors, market managers, and market shoppers throughout the year. See you at the market!

Join Mass Farmers Markets' Board of Directors and staff as we sell healthy, locally grown products in the Massachusetts State Building on The Avenue of States at The Big E! We can't wait to see you there!

CELEBRATE YOUR FARMER FOR LABOR DAY!

For many of us, Labor Day means little more than the end of summer and a day off from school or work. This year, take some time to appreciate the true meaning – a celebration of one of the biggest ethical achievements in America with the success of the original labor movement at the end of the 19th century.

This year, we want to celebrate some of America’s hardest workers – our farmers, especially those who maintain small family farms and sell their bounty at farmers markets throughout the state. These people work incredibly long and difficult days to ensure you have the best produce, meat, dairy and eggs to feed your families. Who better to celebrate this Labor Day?

The team at Mass Farmers Markets made picnic meals of our favorite farmers market fruits and vegetables. Sweet corn grilled on the cob, a fresh salad made with tomatoes and cucumbers, and colorful bell peppers and carrots that we dipped in hummus! You can throw in some of your favorite locally made cheese too.

What did you make to eat this Labor Day? Let us know in the comments!