Farmers' Market opens on Commons next Tuesday; SNAP/EBT cards will be accepted

ROCHESTER - The new Rochester Farmers Market will open on the Rochester Common for the first time next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

Market days will run every Tuesday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the common through October. Entertainment on opening day will be provided by "Just By Chance."

As a special treat, a sunflower planting station for children will be offered by the Sanborn Hope Farm. The official Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting and remarks by Mayor Caroline McCarley will take place on June 14 at 3:30 p.m., with entertainment by Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band.

Through a partnership with Seacoast Eat Local, the Rochester Farmers Market has received a grant from Heal NH Foundation (HNH), enabling us to offer SNAP/EBT along with training the market volunteers.

Accepted as full seasonal vendors are:

Farmer Tom's of Farmington, featuring beans, beets, brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, eggs, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, rutabaga, summer squash, butternut squash, tomatoes, swiss chard, sun flowers, glads and zinnias, cornstalks, and original NH gift cards. Farmer Tom's@facebook.com

Fit Foods of Barrington, featuring Fit Bars, dry batch Fit Bars and weekly baked desserts, all natural, healthy and diabetic friendly

Hackleboro Orchards of Canterbury featuring strawberries, blueberries, peas, greens, summer squashes, cucumbers, eggplant, canteloupe, peaches, plums, watermelon, winter squash, apples, cider, donuts and more.

www.hackleboroorchards.com

Leaven of Somersworth, featuring bread, pretzels, and baked goods. www.leavennh.com

Linehill Farm of New Durham featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, potatoes, squash, lettuce, peppers, vegetable & flower plants, hanging baskets, honey, salsa and spaghetti sauce.

MLC Catering of Rochester, featuring baked goods and breads. www.mlcatering.com

RJ Hill Farm-of Milton, featuring weekly mixed produce all season, cut flowers, corn stalks, sorghum, pumpkins & gourds, fresh eggs,vpotted vegetables, annuals, perennials, & herbs and harvested spices. RJ Hill Farm @facebook.com

Sanborn Hope Farm of Rochester featuring grass fed beef, pasture pork, free range broilers, eggs, seasonal veggies and herbs. Sanborn Hope Farm@facebook.com

Spirit Wind Farm of Lebanon, ME featuring goat milk soaps, moisturizers, lip balms, eggs, seasonal veggies, flowers, potted vegetables & flowers, and soft 7 hard goats milk cheeses. www.spiritwindfarmllc.com

Claire Williams of Milton, NH featuring banana, pumpkin & zucchini breads, fruit muffins, baked goods, seasonal vegetables and apple pies. .

​Guest vendors (attending periodically) are:

Berry Best Farm of Lebanon, ME featuring blueberries, 6 varieties of jam, peaches, fresh vegetables & flowers.

www.berrybestfarm.com

Studley's Flower Gardens of Rochester, featuring locally grown vegetable plants, cut flowers, houseplants, annuals, herb plants and perennials. www.studleys.com

Sylvanities of Rochester, featuring hand spun yarns and items made from local wool, needle felted jewelry and some repurposed bags/aprons from recycled clothing. www.sylvanities.com

Soap Scents/Karen Wheeler of Milton, featuring handmade hard cut cold process soaps, soap dishes, soap socks, using dried flowers & herbs. www.etsy.com/shop/soapscentsNH

Volunteers are being sought to assist vendors load in and out each week before and after the market. If you are interested in helping out, then please contact us at director@rochestermainstreet.org or call 603-330-3208 to sign up.Visit Our Website at www.rochestermainstreet.org and click on the Farmer's Market button.

Sponsors include: Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Holy Rosary Credit Union, Rochester Main Street, Rochester Economic Development Department, Bernier Insurance, NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Foods, Northeast ENT & Allergiy, Lilac City Park & Sales, Chris Hooper-Edward Jones Investment, Benedict's Grill, Dr Wittner, Studley's Flower Gardens, Revolution Taproom and Grill, and Bill Bourdon of Totally Wired Studios. Totally Wired Studios has donated a second peridot tree sculpture valued at $1,200, which is being raffled off to benefit the market. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and are available at Benedict's Grill. Thanks to all of our sponsors, we will also be able to offer a market match program.