{"id":124192,"date":"2023-10-25T18:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T22:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124192"},"modified":"2023-10-25T18:38:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T22:38:02","slug":"pumpkins-pooches-meet-apple-jam-at-oct-28-easton-farmers-market-with-tastings-contests-desserts-libations-activities-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124192","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkins &#038; Pooches meet Apple Jam at Oct. 28 Easton Farmers\u2019 Market with tastings, contests, desserts, libations, activities and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><em>Images provided courtesy of Greater Easton Development Partnership<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-columns-3 su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-has-lightbox su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-adaptive su-image-carousel-slides-style-default 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sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_69f50fe61eff9_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f50fe61eff9\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_69f50fe61eff9_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f50fe61eff9_script\");if(su_image_carousel_69f50fe61eff9_script){su_image_carousel_69f50fe61eff9_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_69f50fe61eff9_script);}<\/script>\n<p><strong>EASTON, Pa. &#8212;\u00a0<\/strong>Easton Farmers\u2019 Market will highlight two unmistakable fall favorites \u2013 apples and pumpkins \u2013 with its annual Apple Jam and Pumpkins &amp; Pooches events, Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scott Park. in a dual celebration at the peak of the fall harvest season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apple Jam<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With Apple Jam, market goers can sample 20+ varieties of apples from the Northeast, including heirloom and organic varieties.\u00a0Many of the market\u2019s four dozen vendors will be offering apple-inspired goodies\u00a0to stock up on like apple cider donuts, strudel, pies, tarts and pastries, salads,\u00a0homemade ice cream from Nest Box Creamery with apple cider floats, caramel apple streusel ice cream and pumpkin gingersnap ice cream, savory sausages, and more. Green Vida Co. will be giving away FREE popsicles while supplies last. That\u2019s on top of encouraging patrons to fill their bags with the farm-fresh, locally grown fruit for eating or cooking at home. They can also enjoy fresh pressed cider, hard cider and cocktails bursting with apple juice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pumpkins &amp; Pooches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both kiddos and doggos will have special activities at the Market. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting and crafts during market hours. Dog events include a Howl-O-Ween agility course for the and a Howl-O-Ween photo op (with a beautiful autumn backdrop along the riverfront) with the hashtag #EFMmarketpups for social media shares.<\/p>\n<p>A dog costume contest\u00a0 will award pups (and their owners) in the following categories:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Most Original Costume<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Funniest Costume<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cutest Costume<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Best Dog and Owner Duo<br \/>\n\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Best Group Costume<\/p>\n<p>Participants need to post their pics to social with #EFMmarketpups<\/p>\n<p>Live music will be provided by Mike Frank &amp; Friends from 10am &#8211; Noon. A fantastic line-up of guest vendors will include:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Airmidian Natural Remedies<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Antojitos Latinos Restaurant<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Earthen Goat<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Easton Candle Co.<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Heart Beet Studios<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 The Nesting Box (homemade ice cream)<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Spring Garden Street Herbals<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Kashmir &amp; Ewe<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Fraktured Sauces<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 My Little Farmstand (cannoli)<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 The Ciderhouse at Ironbound Farm<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0 \u00a0 Homestead of Easton<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-124193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/word-image-124192-1.gif\" \/><strong>Market Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Free parking for Easton Farmers\u2019 Market will be available in the two lots adjacent to Scott Park, thanks to Riverstar Properties and the Law Offices of Florio-Perrucci. Vendors accept cash, credit, Venmo, and EBT. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/eastonfarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eastonfarmersmarket.com<\/a>\u00a0for online ordering information for participating vendors.<\/p>\n<p>EFM \u2013 as well as the Highmark Farmstand inside Easton Public Market &#8212; welcomes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, Philadelphia-based The Food Trust (<a href=\"http:\/\/thefoodtrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thefoodtrust.org<\/a>) will double purchases up to $10 through the use of Food Bucks for fruits and veggies when shoppers spend at least $2 using SNAP at all three markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsors for the 2023 EFM season include:\u00a0<\/strong>Capital Blue, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Air Products and Martin Guitar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Easton Farmers\u2019 Market<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holding the title of America\u2019s oldest, continuous open-air market, the Easton Farmers\u2019 Market has been a destination for fresh and locally grown and prepared foods since pre-Revolutionary times. A program of the nonprofit Greater Easton Development Partnership, the Easton Farmers\u2019 Market, presented by Capital Blue, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday (May-December) at Scott Park along Larry Holmes Drive.<\/p>\n<p>The EFM features 45+ vendors in the spacious, outdoor setting bordered by the Delaware and Lehigh rivers. The market moved to Scott Park from its longtime home in Centre Square in 2020 to accommodate COVID-19 health protocols.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About EFM &amp; GEDP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Easton Farmers\u2019 Market (EFM) is a program of the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP) and part of Easton\u2019s Market District. EFM is America\u2019s longest continuously-running open-air market. It is a producer-only market that features fresh, local produce &#8211; the vast majority of which is naturally or organically grown. Customers will also find antibiotic and hormone-free, pasture-raised meats, fresh baked goods, and ready-to-eat items. More:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/eastonfarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eastonfarmersmarket.com<\/a>. GEDP is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization focused on Easton\u2019s economic well-being, historical integrity, vibrant culture, and hospitality. More:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/eastonpartnership.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eastonpartnership.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div><b><i>Informationand photos provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nJessica\u00a0Ferrara<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i>Communications Media Manager<br \/>\nGreater Easton Development Partnership<br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Images provided courtesy of Greater Easton Development Partnership EASTON, Pa. &#8212;\u00a0Easton Farmers\u2019 Market will highlight two unmistakable fall favorites \u2013 apples and pumpkins \u2013 with its annual Apple Jam and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=124192\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pumpkins &#038; Pooches meet Apple Jam at Oct. 28 Easton Farmers\u2019 Market with tastings, contests, desserts, libations, activities and more<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":124201,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5718,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-124192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-easton","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/apples.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124192"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=124192"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124192\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/124201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=124192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=124192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=124192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}