AUGUST 20TH AT COLD SPRING PARK : BEST CORN OF THE SEASON - EASY DINNERS - SPECIALTY VENDORS - CLASSICAL MUSIC - KIDS' ART

HOW GREAT IS THIS? What a perfect week to head over to Cold Spring Park Farmers' Market, where you'll find more farms than any other local farmers' market and a full house of specialty vendors! Sample a variety of foods from award-winning halvah to Stormalong's award-winning craft cider. Chill out with a cold-brewed iced coffee, hibiscus tea, or ice cream. Enjoy live classical music from 4 - 6 pm, and if you're shopping with kiddos, bring them to the Paint Bar booth for a summer art activity.

FIG TREES FOR SALE ON TUESDAY! We Grow Microgreens will be selling fig trees at this Tuesday's market! You know you want one, right? After all, Newton's the Garden City and the inspiration for Fig Newton cookies. For $15 you can take home your own little fig producer and get tips on how to care for it from Lisa Evans, the owner of We Grow Microgreens.

MUSIC & ART AT THE FARMERS' MARKET

Matthew Liebendorfer (violin) and Elaine Lesinger (viola) of Casamatta Music will perform at Cold Spring Park from 4 - 6 pm this Tuesday. Childrens' Art Activities with The Paint Bar  from 1:30 - 6 PM. Check in with the Market Manager for these fun & creative childrens' art activities.

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: FOXBORO CHEESE CO.

Ed Lawton, the owner of Foxboro Cheese , is at Cold Spring Park every Tuesday. Despite it's name, Foxboro Cheese offers way more than premium, craft cheese. Click the photo to hear Ed talk about the products his farm produces.

COLD SPRING PARK AUGUST 20th 1:30 - 6 PM

August 20th market vendors are listed below, by category. Some of our farmers and vendors span multiple categories but are only listed once.

FARMS

PRODUCE Dick's Market Garden - HIP Flats Mentor Farm Freitas Family Farm - HIP Heavens Harvest Farm Nicewicz Family Farm - HIP Wally's Vegetables - HIP We Grow Microgreens

MEAT, EGGS, FISH & CHEESE  Boston Sword & Tuna Copicut Farms Foxboro Cheese (carries meat & eggs too!)

WHAT'S FOR DINNER? PREPARED FOODS

Bob's Turkey Farm (also dog treats) Bridges Nepali Cuisine Deano's Pasta Koshari Mama Samira's Homemade

BREADS, BAKED GOODS & SPECIALTY ITEMS

BREADS & BAKED GOODS Clear Flour Bakery Fournos Authentic Greek Pastries Liberty Artisanal Breads OMG Bagels Quicksilver Baking Yummy Mummy

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS  1634 Meadery Angry Honey B-Organic Bags Bittersweet Herb Farm Halvah Heaven Reasons To Be Cheerful Ice Cream Recreo Coffee & Roasterie Stormalong Cider

W. NEWTON MARKET AUGUST 24th 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Are you looking for a fun morning out with your pup? On August 24 leash up your pooch & head over to a dog party at the Elm St. Farmers' Market. Along with our regular farms and specialty vendors, we'll have dog contests, demos, prizes, and a whole pack of special dog vendors for the day. 5 prizes will be awarded: Waggiest Tail; Looks Most Like Owner; Biggest Dog; Smallest Dog; Best Dressed Dog.

DOG VENDORS

Laszlo Family Farm is back with every dog's favorite pet treats! They now offer boarding for dogs & cats on their private New England farm with safe accommodations and access to fields, trails & barns. Laszlo Family Farm has a small boutique pet shop operating year round in Lowell’s Mill No.5.

She's a Keeper Dog Training  l oves helping people live happier, fuller lives with their dogs, starting with training. She's A Keeper has worked with all kinds of dogs, including service dogs, therapy dogs, protection dogs, aggressive dog rehabilitation, and has even worked with dogs competing in obedience, flyball and disc competitions. They offer private, in-home training sessions, boarding and board/train sessions. She's A Keeper will give training tips for your dog, answer questions, and provide demonstrations.

The Veterinary Emergency Group recently opened on Needham Street in Newton and has revolutionized pet emergency and urgent care with in-house diagnostics, surgery, rapid response times, and a highly focused emergency only staff. With a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most, they are here to help when your primary vet is closed.

Newton illustrator Roberta Paul will be selling and signing copies of Henry & Lola , a love story about two puppies who move to a fancy Boston hotel and find that city living takes some getting used to. Lonely and longing for a playmate, the puppies' daily routines bring missed opportunities. When nature intervenes, the puppies' worlds are turned upside down. The story shows the reader that what we search for does not always take us down a straight path--bumps and obstacles are also part of our journey.

Last Hope K9  is a  100% volunteer run, foster based, all breed rescue. It is dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and/or abused dogs from high-kill shelters throughout the United States. Find out about this rescue organization's work and its adoption process.

Tail Waggerz   on California Street in West Newton offers dog grooming, doggy day care, boarding, and also has a retail store. Tail Waggerz is a sponsor of the Dog Day's event. Stop by the Manager's Tent for your free "every dog's a winner" scratch ticket.

What is your pet trying to tell you? Rachel Selikoff is an Animal Communicator who specializes in bridging the communication's divide between humans and their pets.

FARMS, FISH & EGGS; SPECIALTY ITEMS

FARMS, FISH & EGGS Freitas Family Farm - HIP Jordan Brothers Seafood Newton Community Farm Lanni Orchards - HIP Wally's Vegetables

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Aaronap Cellars Field Edge Flowers Recreo Coffee & Roasteri Seacoast Cheese Maven Stormalong Cider When Life Gives You Lemons

BREADS, BAKED GOODS & PREPARED FOODS

BREADS & BAKED GOODS Clear Flour Bakery Fournos Authentic Greek Pastries OMG Bagels Yummy Mummy

WHAT'S FOR DINNER? PREPARED FOODS Jaju Pierogis Samira's Homemade 

AUGUST 24TH ENTERTAINMENT: Casey LJ

Thank You, Village Bank! Casey LJ provides entertainment at the market this Saturday. Casey’s repertoire spans Country, Soul, Popular, Jazz Standards and originals with a singular American feel. Special thanks to community partner,    The Village Bank , for their ongoing support and generous donation to help fund entertainment at our markets!

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