{"id":126654,"date":"2024-01-22T19:26:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T00:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=126654"},"modified":"2024-01-22T19:26:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T00:26:13","slug":"new-squash-fest-at-easton-winter-market-wants-to-warm-the-winter-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=126654","title":{"rendered":"New Squash Fest at Easton Winter Market Wants to Warm the Winter Blues\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

EASTON, Pa. \u2014<\/strong> A new food event is inviting shoppers to squash the cold-weather blues as the Easton Winter Market introduces Squash Fest on Saturday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n

Positioned in front of the Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton Street, the event will showcase a cornucopia of squash as market goers revel in seasonable food delights with activities outside at the Easton Farmers\u2019 Market\u2019s Winter Market and inside at the Easton Public Market.<\/p>\n

The inaugural event will feature a Squash Soup contest (Enter Here!)<\/a>, culinary demonstrations from vendors with their own recipes and squash offerings, captivating activities like squash seed samplings, squash games (hop-squash, squash matching), and a squash photo-opportunity, all designed to have fun with and celebrate one of the most beloved and versatile winter vegetables. A limited run of Squash Fest tote bags will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n

The EFM\u2019s Winter Market commenced on January 6 and occurs 10 to noon every Saturday through AprilWith over 20 vendors participating, the market offers an enticing array of fresh produce, delectable breads, baked goods, sweet treats, and warm beverages, ensuring visitors remain warm and uplifted throughout the winter season until the opening day of the renowned Easton Farmers\u2019 Market in May.<\/p>\n

Winter Market Vendors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

PRODUCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apple Ridge Farm<\/p>\n

AquaSprout Farms LLC<\/p>\n

Cabbage Throw Farm<\/p>\n

Primordia Mushroom Farm<\/p>\n

Salvaterra\u2019s Gardens<\/p>\n

Scholl Orchards<\/p>\n

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MEAT & EGGS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apple Ridge Farm<\/p>\n

Breakaway Farms<\/p>\n

Wild for Salmon (NEW!) (once monthly) (1\/20, 3\/17, 3\/16, 4\/20)<\/p>\n

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BAKERY & CONFECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cody\u2019s Eats & Sweets (NEW!) (Tomato Pie Only) (once monthly: 1\/27, 2\/24, 3\/30, 4\/27)<\/p>\n

Flour Shop Bakery<\/p>\n

Mia & Maddie\u2019s Bakery<\/p>\n

Apple Ridge Farm<\/p>\n

SPECIALTY FOODS & BEVERAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bizzle\u2019s Bites (NEW!) (every other starting 1\/13)<\/p>\n

Easton Salsa Company<\/p>\n

Funny Farm Apiaries (every other starting 1\/13)<\/p>\n

Jersey Pickles<\/p>\n

Mattie\u2019s Strudel Haus<\/p>\n

PorTch Tea<\/p>\n

River Valley Community Grains (every other starting 1\/13)<\/p>\n

Roastwell Coffee Roasters<\/p>\n

Saint Rocco\u2019s Treats (NEW!) (every other starting 1\/6)<\/p>\n

Zekraft (1\/13, 1\/27, 2\/10, 2\/24, 3\/9, 3\/16, 3\/23, 4\/6, 4\/13, 4\/20, 4\/27)<\/p>\n

LOCAL LIBATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Silverback Distillery (every other starting 1\/13)<\/p>\n

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For those craving more information, resist being a couch squash\u2014visit EastonFarmersMarket.com and prepare to immerse yourself in a winter squash bash that guarantees to rock your gourd!<\/p>\n

About Easton Farmers\u2019 Market & GEDP<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

EFM \u2013 as well as the Highmark Farmstand inside Easton Public Market — welcomes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, Philadelphia-based The Food Trust (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

GEDP is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization focused on Easton\u2019s economic well-being, historical integrity, programmatic development, vibrant culture and hospitality. GEDP comprises Easton Farmers\u2019 Market, Easton Main Street Initiative, Easton Public Market and Highmark Farmstand, West Ward Market, PA Bacon Fest, the Easton Ambassadors and many other programs and events. More: eastonpartnership.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:<\/p>\n
Jessica Ferrara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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