The Springfield Farmers Market has begun! From now until October 31st the market will operate every Monday at the Springfield Free Public Library Lawn (66 Mountain Avenue). Residents are encouraged to come by and browse the market, buy fresh produce, and meet our returning vendors.
Alstede Farms
During the farmers market, residents can buy plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, and baked goods from Alstede Farms including their famous Apple Cider Donuts, pure local honey, and apple cider. The stand is run by workers David and Henry (pictures below) and is just one of the many stands that Alstede Farms has at local farmers markets. Located in Chester, NJ, this farm is open to the public and has much to offer. They hold special events and wine tastings. Alstede Farms has mazes and trails to walk through, plenty of animals to see and a variety of produce and specialty items for sale. This week they are having their Sunflowers, Sunsets, & Ciders event where you can enjoy live music, hard cider or wine, and walk through the sunflower fields at dusk.
Check out their website for more information.
Unique Snacks of America
Owner Martin Schwartz and his wife Rachel are back again this year selling all natural, quality products made by small businesses across the country. They have new products such as dried pineapples from Hawaii, nut butter bars, honey infused with ginger, cinnamon, or lemon, flavored nuts and pumpkin seeds, and granola bark from Small Batch Organics. Some old favorites are still available; honey lollipops made by a beekeeper in Maryland, nut butters from North Carolina, fruit jams, some without sugar or some with cane sugar and so much more! The pair work with the businesses directly and many use their sales to give back to the community.
You can find them on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date.
The Empanada Truck
The Empanada Truck specializes in serving Jumbo Gourmet Empanadas, Stuffed Pockets and other authentic Hispanic Dishes. All products are handmade using authentic family recipes. Currently they are based in Paterson and have multiple food trucks that attend many festivals and markets.
Check out their website for more information.
