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Let the Games Begin!
7.22.21

Dear Market Friends and Fans,
As we reach the peak of summer--and National Hammock Day!--there’s so much fun to be had. Whether you’re making plans to celebrate Christmas in July or getting ready to cheer your favorite teams and athletes in the Olympics, everything is better when fueled with fresh, local foods. There’s even a new game that YOU can play to help you learn more about the benefits of eating locally grown vegetables and fruits. Sign up today, check in at the market, and you could win amazing prizes! Visit our vendors and enjoy all they have to offer. Don’t miss sheep’s milk yogurt and cheese from Raspberry Ridge Creamery, refreshing smoothies from the BlendLife trailer, garlicky kielbasa from Slate Belt Butchery, juicy peaches from Bechdolt Orchards, and so much more! Grab lunch and listen to live music--summer doesn’t get any better than this!

We’re planning for another lovely day this week, but our vendors will be there for you, rain or shine. Grab your reusable shopping bag*, bring a friend (and an appetite), and meet us at the market! If you have ideas to share or comments or questions about the Bethlehem Farmers' Market, feel free to drop us a line!

*Need a reusable shopping bag to carry your farmers market purchases? Stop by the market welcome table and pick up a brand new purple bag, courtesy of our market sponsor, RCN!

Have Fun! Shop Local! Win Prizes!

Great news, market fans: Our friends at Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley have launched a fun new Buy Local game called “Eat Right. Here!” Running for 7 weeks from July-August, you can complete missions to earn points toward seriously amazing prizes. Grand prizes include a $450 stay at the Glasbern Inn, $200 Farm to Table Restaurant Gift Certificates, a Canning Master Toolkit, and so much more. Plus, every week that you play the game, you'll be entered to win awesome giveaways from Buy Fresh Buy Local Partners (including one from us!). Sign up at eat-right-here.com and start playing today--new missions are released every week! From fresh food hunts, food for thought, and weekly taste tests for kids, to recipes, check-ins at local restaurants, and wine-tasting missions, the “Eat Right. Here!” game has something for everyone. Come make the most of summer in the Lehigh Valley and explore your community’s local food resources while having fun and winning prizes!

Look for the “Eat Right. Here!” signs around the market and get in the game!

VENDOR UPDATES for July 22nd:

Raspberry Ridge Creamery: Smoothies, Manchego Cheese, Spreadable cheeses, curds, feta, yogurt, sheep milk and so much more

The Flour Shop: Breads and baked goods, including gluten-free options; tarts, danish, and sweet and savory treats made with love and local ingredients

Estelle’s Catering: freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items, complementary lemonade

Bechdolt Orchards: locally grown and freshly harvested fruits and vegetables,

Lathers & Lotions: handcrafted soaps, lotions, skincare products made with natural ingredients

Lehigh Valley Kombucha: locally produced kombucha made with natural, locally sourced ingredients

BlendLife Food Truck : Vegan Chili, Warm Banana Bread Smoothies, Blend Pops, smoothies, smoothie bowls, wraps, grilled sandwiches, avocado toast, and more!

Slate Belt Butchery: sausages, locally sourced cuts of meat, kielbasa, smoked meats, and prepared ready-to-heat ribs and pulled pork

Peanut Butter ‘n’ More : Joe has your favorite peanut butter flavors

Stehly’s Bakery: kiffles (including gluten-free and vegan), pumpkin/zucchini/banana rolls, shoo-fly pie, breakfast sandwiches and pasties

Fungified Farm: Fungified Farm attends on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays and will not be at the market this week.

Creative Crispies: Creative Crispies attends on the first Thursday of each month. Look for their tasty treats at the August 5th market.

M is for Music
Although music is not mission-critical for a farmers market, the Bethlehem Farmers’ Market is committed to supporting local artists and enhancing the overall atmosphere of our market by welcoming musicians from Bethlehem and the surrounding area to perform each week. If you or someone you know is interested in playing at the market, contact the market manager for more information.

MUSIC THIS WEEK BY Chasing Daylight

Enjoy the engaging singer/songwriter vibe of Lehigh favorite Bobby Siegfried, performing as Chasing Daylight in duo with vocalist Hillary Beck. Chasing Daylight specializes in the performance of Indie Pop/R&B/Soul/Hopebeat
To hear more music by Bobby Siegfried and Chasing Daylight, check out this link http://chasingdaylightmusic.com/

Senior Farmers Market (FMNP) Vouchers

Qualifying senior citizens can apply to receive $24 worth of vouchers to spend on Pennsylvania-grown fresh produce at local farmers markets. At Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, Bechdolt Orchards will accept FMNP vouchers for purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables. These vouchers are distributed by the county where you live and will be sent out by mail after your application is received. For more information, contact the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging: 610-559-3270 or visit Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley to learn more and get an application:

https://bit.ly/fmnp-2021

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market is excited to welcome the BlendLife trailer to the market this week! Known for delicious and nourishing smoothies and tasty grilled sandwiches, the folks at BlendLife are guided by this philosophy: that food should taste great AND it should allow you to do great things. “We love to move and enjoy our beautiful world - so we believe in fueling ourselves with meals that enhance that lifestyle. All of our recipes are 100% natural and packed with super foods to fuel your adventures.”

Find the BlendLife trailer parked across Morton Street from Farrington Square, at the corner of New and Morton next to the Rooney Building.

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VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!

We need YOU at Bethlehem Farmers' Market! Volunteers needed weekly to help vendors with setup and teardown. Sign up at the Market Welcome Table to become a part of Bethlehem's oldest producer-only farmers market and enjoy perks such as

* A free Market T-shirt
* Vendors' eternal gratitude
* Tremendous personal satisfaction
* And MORE!

Lend a hand to support the local food economy and local growers/food producers:

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COVID-19 Protocol

The The Bethlehem Farmers' Market is committed to safeguarding the health of our customers and vendors. While guidance on mask-wearing and distancing continues to change as rates of vaccination increase, we ask that unvaccinated market visitors wear a mask covering the mouth and nose while shopping at the market. Maintain distance between yourself and others outside your household, and avoid congregating in large groups. Together we can enjoy the abundance from our local farms and food producers while remaining safe and healthy.