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Dear Market Friends and Fans,
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The end of August is near. Classrooms are filling up and the weather is wavering between summertime heat and autumn cool. August is PA Produce Month and, in spite of the near-drought conditions that have lingered in our region recently, our neighboring farms and gardens are producing their signature abundance.
As we celebrate the bounty that comes from the land, we’re excited to welcome a new vendor to the market. Lone Birch Micro Farm, operated by Eric and Connor Keim, is a diverse, no-spray produce growing operation located in south-central Lehigh County. Starting this Thursday, they’ll be bringing tomatoes, peppers, squash, and lots more to the market each week. Be sure to stop by to see what they have been harvesting and welcome them to Bethlehem!
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If you have ideas to share or comments or questions about the Bethlehem Farmers' Market, feel free to drop us a line.
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THIS WEEK'S VENDORS:
BIZZLE'S BITES
All-natural DOG TREATS made from dehydrated beef and chicken hearts; dog-themed greeting cards and gifts.
BLENDLIFE CO.
SMOOTHIES, wraps, bowls, and grilled sandwiches.
BOWERY FARMING
Hydroponic FRESH SALAD GREENS and herbs.
EXCELSIOR FLOWERS
CUT FLOWERS, annuals, and hanging baskets.
THE FLOUR SHOP
Sourdough bread, CRUFFINS, danish, scones, cookies, crostini, PANINIS made with local ingredients (meat and vegetarian), and ICED TEA.
NEW! LONE BIRCH MICRO FARM
Diverse selection of seasonal produce, all grown without chemical sprays.
MATT-HATT JERKY
Gourmet BEEF JERKY flavors and Truffle Hot Sauce.
PEANUT BUTTER 'N' MORE
More than 20 freshly made flavors of PEANUT BUTTER and almond butter, plus local honey.
PIP & POP'S PICKLES
Fresh DILL, garlic, sweet, and spicy pickles.
PIPIT'S BAKERY
8 flavors of MACARONS, cookies, brownies, muffins, and scones.
STEHLY'S
Kiffles and cake rolls (including gluten-free and vegan), BREAKFAST SANDWICHES (including vegan options); pasties, calzones.
WEDZONKA
Polish specialties, including grilled PIEROGIES, sandwiches, sausages and smoked meats, sauerkraut, soups, cold water, and soft drinks.
THE WICKED BOTANIST
Indoor PLANTS of all shapes and sizes for home and office, plant hangers, and accessories.
ZEKRAFT
Fresh SALADS made from local ingredients; dessert items, granola, cold brew coffee, and chai.
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VENDORS OFF THIS WEEK
BAM'S CARROT CAKES
Delicious homemade carrot cakes served in Mason jars (Returning on September 1st).
LATHERS & LOTIONS
Hand-crafted soaps, lotions, and more (Returning on September 1st).
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LIVE MUSIC: NICHOLAS DESOUZA
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Appearing for the first time at the market, guitarist Nicholas Desouza comes to us from Stroudsburg, PA, where he performs as part of The Contact Collective, a band that “tastes like mom’s cookin’ but feels like a summer breeze.” As part of the group, Nicholas has recently played at Musikfest and Coca-Cola Park, and we’re looking forward to a taste of what he is serving up in his solo act!
Get a preview of this week's live artist by clicking "Learn More"!
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: WEDZONKA
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If you’re looking for hearty, satisfying food and delicious homemade flavors, pay a visit to the corner of the market where Barbara and Robert Stanczak bring a little piece of Poland to south Bethlehem. Enjoy pierogies, hot dogs, and sausages with sauerkraut and grilled onions, homemade sweet and savory rolls, smoked meats, cheeses, and fish, as well as cold soft drinks. People come from across the region to sample their authentic Polish cooking, all fresh and made from scratch–even the ketchup!
Be sure to stop by their booth this week and visit their website by clicking on "Learn More!".
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WELCOME ASTOUND BROADBAND:
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Market sponsor Astound Broadband will be joining us this week with new shopping bags and friendly faces! Be sure to stop by their table and thank them for supporting the market! We appreciate our sponsors!
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WELCOME LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
ART GALLERIES:
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Take a Creativity Break!
Stop to say "hi" to folks from the Lehigh University Art Galleries. They'll have some tote bags to give away and art supplies on hand for anyone who wants to make some art at the market.
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HELP REDUCE SINGLE-PLASTIC BAGS IN OUR COMMUNITY!
Please bring a reusable shopping bag to hold your market purchases.
NEED A BAG? Grab one from our Bag Swap Bin! Our generous sponsor Astound Broadband has stocked the "bag swap bin" at our market table for anyone who needs a shopping bag*.
HAVE A REUSABLE BAG TO SPARE? Put them in the Bag Swap Bin and help others kick the single-use plastic bag habit!
*Single-use plastic bags will not be offered at the farmers' market
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