Feb

21

2012 Vendor Applications now available for RVMS Farmers’ Market

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 FARMS & VENDORS: Apply Now for the 2012 Season!

Applications are now available for the 2012 season! The deadline to apply is March 2nd to receive priority consideration.

2012 Vendor Guidelines | 2012 Vendor Application

For full details about our market visit www.roslindale.net/farmersmarket/

The Roslindale Village Main Street Farmers’ Market will be held every Saturday from June 2 – October 27, 2012  in Adams Park, Roslindale’s picturesque village green, from 9 am to 1:30 pm.  We feature an average of twenty-five vendors weekly, selling a range of fresh produce, fruit, meat, honey, cheese, preserves, local baked goods and handcrafted items.  With live acoustic music and kids’ activities every week, the Farmers’ Market offers a vibrant community gathering spot throughout the summer.

The Roslindale Farmers’ Market is a proud participant in the Boston Bounty Bucks program, offering SNAP/EBT recipients double benefits – up to $10 per week – for purchases of fresh, locally produced food every week.  Visit the Roslindale Village Main Street tent to swipe your card and to learn more about the Bounty Bucks program.

Stay tuned to the Farmers’ Market throughout the season – join us on Facebook, follow us on sign up to receive email updates throughout the market season.

Jan

16

A Look Back at 2011, and a Look Forward to 2012

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2011 was a year of extraordinary accomplishments in Roslindale Village, including the Egg Hunt, the Farmers’ Market, the Summer Stroll, A Taste of Roslindale, the Holiday Tree Lighting, Small Business Saturday, and the Holiday Wander.  And there’s more to come!  We’re looking forward to building on last year’s successes to create an even more vibrant and welcoming community in 2012.

Here’s a “sneak peek” at some of what’s coming up in the year ahead:

  • We’re working hard to diversify the district by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones.
  • We’re eagerly anticipating the installation of “Traffic,” an art sculpture designed exclusively for Roslindale Village by George Greenamyer, at the corner of Belgrade and Corinth.
  • We’re working closely with the MBTA on a project that will illuminate the Robert Street Bridge, creating a stunning gateway into the district..

We look forward to sharing our progress on these and other initiatives in the months to come, and we invite you to participate in our efforts to enhance our shared community by shopping, dining, volunteering your time, or making a financial contribution to RVMS in 2012.  Thank you!

Dec

18

Celebrate the Holidays in Roslindale!

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Thanks to all of the businesses, shoppers, and diners who are helping to make this year’s Holiday Wander such a success!  We are proud to have 31 businesses participating this year, in addition to traveling musicians, carolers, and gift wrapping, every Thursday through December 22.

 

Roslindale Village is also “decked out” for the holidays with a beautifully lit tree in Adams Park, festively decorated lamp posts throughout the district (courtesy of Roslindale Village Main Street), and cheerful store window displays (courtesy of more than 40 local businesses) throughout the district.

Show your support for local businesses by joining us for the final Wander of the season on Thursday, December 22nd.   Shop, dine, and celebrate!  See our schedule here.

Dec

6

Window Decorating Contest Winners Announced!

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Congratulations to everyone who participated! All the windows were outstanding! Over 300 votes were tallied the winners were determined!

Best Overall Design -

Sebastian’s Barber Shop*

 

2nd Place: Centre Cuts Salon & Spa
3rd Place: Trethewey Brothers

*1st place winner will be submitted to Boston Main Streets as part of the City-Wide Contest

Honorable Mention for Overall Window Design

  • The Village Market
  • Wapo Taco
  • Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library
  • Blue Star Restaurant
  • Café Rialto
  • The Thrift Shop of Boston
  • Harrison Refrigeration
  • Symphony Barbers
  • Law Office of Pofcher, DiScullo & Petruzziello
  • JB Edwards Uniform Company
  • Sophia’s Grotto
  • Redd’s in Rozzie
  • Vouros Bakery
  • Sugar Baking Company & Restaurant
  • J & P Cleaners
  • Jimmies Ice Cream Cafe

Winner of Best Use of Store Product:  Colorwheel Collection

Outstanding Use of Store Product

  • Tony’s Market
  • Dandelions
  • Fornax Bread Company
  • Joanne Rossman
  • Birch Street House & Garden
  • Minerva’s Owl
  • Marla’s Obsession
  • Solera A Shrine to Wine
  • Sarida
  • Birch Florist

Nov

29

Holiday Wander kicks off with great holiday shopping and much more!

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For those who joined us to kick off the holidays last Saturday, we thank you for joining in the festive holiday tree lighting and supporting local businesses on Small Business Saturday! Shops boasted record sales, thousands turned out for the tree lighting alone, and hundreds of children got to see Santa! Free downloads of pictures of your child with Santa taken by professional photographer Greg Caparell are now available here.

We are thrilled to kick off the holiday event season with such success and are hoping you will join us for the biggest and best Holiday Wander yet! This year we are proud to have 31 businesses participating, in addition to traveling musicians, carolers, and gift wrapping every Thursday, December 1 through December 22.

Click here to learn more about the Holiday Wander and other upcoming Roslindale events!

Oct

27

Join us for the last market of the 2011 Season! Oct 29th, Adams Park, 9am – 1:30pm

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Don’t miss the ‘last’ Harvest day this season with us in Roslindale this Saturday!  Our last market of the 2011 season will be an event  of many kinds: Davey the Clown will appear at 10:30am, and Mayor Menino, Councilor Rob Consalvo, and State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez will be present to help us celebrate!  Be prepared for Halloween in the air – and at the farmers’ stands!  Choose a perfect pumpkin and a pick of apples to chomp on while you shop, dance, and enjoy.

This is your last chance to get the exclusive Roslindale recipe cards from ‘Fresh in the Village’!  These beautiful hand-printed cards are available in sets of 5, or individually, and make a great gift or reference point in your kitchen.  They are coming out with a new poster this month!  Ask about it at the RVMS table.

Celebrate local food with us this Saturday, and thank your farmer:
Food at the Roslindale Farmers’ Market is from within 150 miles of the neighborhood: it comes from our Holliston, Needham, Wayland, Groton, Foxboro, Hyde Park, Brookline, or Milton farms, and from their neighboring farms within the same radius.

Vendors accept Boston Bounty Bucks, WIC and Senior coupons, and cash. If you would like to use your EBT card, please come to the RVMS tent at the center of the market to receive Boston Bounty Bucks. You can double your benefits up to $10 and receive Boston Bounty Bucks to spend at the market! (Swipe your card for $10, receive $20 to spend!)

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