Saturday Sept 21

Dearest Friends of the Billerica Farmers Market,

THIS WEEK Sept 23rd - It’s Kids Back in School Day at the Market this week with exciting events sponsored by Reichhleld Ting Orthodontics.

Please be reminded that the market closes at dusk. As Fall approaches, dusk gets earlier so be sure to plan on arriving early so you don’t miss out. Official Sunset on Sept. 23 is at 6:42 pm closing bell is planned for 6:15 pm.

-> If you want to ring the bell, stop by the Managers Tent to sign up.

UNDER THE BIG TENT - Enjoy the shade while you sing along with a local favorite, Bob Leger.

IN THE FIELDS - Goats and Giggles petting zoo from Chip in Farm will be onsite! This is their only appearance this Season so make sure you come by and giggle with the goats.

DEMO TENT: New 2024 Market Sponsor Reichhleld Ting Orthodontics will be offering brushing and cleaning demonstrations.

KIDS TENT - Stop in to make and take home a craft. Meet and greet the Aleppo Shriners Clowns.

COMMUNITY TENTS - Visit with our partners and learn about what is going on in our own back yard from WIC (Women, Infants and Children) as well as Stoneham Bank, who will be presenting Billerica Community Farmers Market with their 2024 donation to our SNAP Funds.

MARKET MANAGERS TENT - Find out more about our Market, provide feedback, discover how you can help out, and redeem your SNAP benefits. Let us know what you’d like to see at our market! We want to hear from you.

TAKE PICTURES - We want to see and show everyone all the fun going on but we can’t be everywhere in the crowd. We invite you to take pictures of your experiences at the Market and share them on our Facebook Group.
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Each week, we strive to present our community with an exciting assortment of nearby farms and vendors. You’re sure to find locally sourced vegetables, fruits & honey along with breads, hamburgers, hot dogs, sauces, empanadas, seafood, fudge, lemonade, baked goods, unique crafts, and much more! Stay for the live music, demonstrations, and activities under the big tent! Food trucks will also be on-site and many vendors offer ready-to-eat goodies allowing patrons to enjoy a snack after shopping.

Reach out to us and let us know what you’d like to see at our market!

This Week’s BCFM Vendor Schedule

FARMS (7)
Elzire’s Acre Goat Milk Soap
Goat milk soap, body butters, soap nets
Gaouette Farm
Organically grown fruits and vegetables
Meta Microgreens
Microgreens, herbs, baby leaf greens, wheatgrass and grow your own kits for humans and pets
Pleasant Valley Gardens
Fresh vegetables and fruits, cut flowers, aprons, tote bags, hats
Spring Brook Farms
Meat, eggs, honey, jams, maple syrup, granola
Stillman’s Greenhouse & Farm (HIP certified)
Fresh vegetables and fruits, beef and veal from our 100% grass fed cows, pork, poultry, honey, maple syrup, jams and jellies
Wilmington Honey Bee
Jars of honey, honey sticks, honey candy

FOOD TRUCKS (4)
Empanada Dada
Milk & Sugar
Uncle Joey's Cannoli
What the Fork Catering

PREPARED FOODS (11)
Blisspoint Meadery
Fudge N Stuff
Heavnly Dogs and Catering
Hi-Rise Bread Co/ Hi-Rise Sweets
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Roma’s Bakery Inc
Seafood Express Company ~ You may Order for Market pickup
Sophie’s Apples
The Stand “Shaken not Stirred” Lemonade
The Frosty Pedal
Totally Nutz


ARTISANS (10)
April Rose Jewelry, Fibers and Crafts
Artify_by Tasha
KC StYleS
Lovely Essences
Made In Burlington
Magnolia: plants and macrame
Mill Town Fiber Arts
Pattie's Animal Fair
Peace Street Soaps
Shiny Things

This Week’s BCFM Entertainment

This Week’s Community Tables

2024 BCFM Sponsors & Donors

The Billerica Community Farmers Market relies on your donations to cover costs. Our success and overall existence is due to the generous support of Corporate Sponsors, Friends of the Market, Grants, Volunteers, Residents and surrounding Communities.

Please consider making monetary contributions to the Billerica Community Farmers Market. Sponsorships and donations help us sustain our food assistance programs, support local farms and business, and provide a fun, social gathering space for our community

2024 Corporate Sponsors:

Lowell Five
Stoneham Bank
Reichheld Ting Orthodontics
Brian’s Automotive
Fitzpatrick & Goguen CPAs P.C.
Dan’s Auto Repair
Picture Perfect Balloons and Rentals
Sugar Plum Parties
Burns & Egan Realty Group
The Stand “Shaken not Stirred”
9round.com Fitness & Kickboxing

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors & Donors!

-> Be part of our story! Start now by visiting our Website or stopping by the Market Managers tent.

THANK YOU FOR DOING YOUR PART - We ask for your help to keep our location tidy and well maintained by cleaning up after yourself and leaving the area the way you found it.

- Please do not litter

- Minimize your own trash; reduce the amount of waste you bring into the Market by using re-usable containers that you can bring home afterwards.

- Use the garbage cans located throughout the Market.

- Practice pack it in, pack it out; if you bring something with you, take it with you when you leave.

- Treat the property at the Market with respect: Tents, Tables, Chairs, Portable Restrooms, Handwashing Stations, Signs, Vehicles, Materials, etc.

- Inform the Market Managers promptly of any concerns or ideas to keep the area clean & safe.