Farmers Market plans last three events of season

Manchester Farmers Market 2024 opening day.

by Marsha Chartrand

As October falls and temperatures start to dip, it’s a great time to stock up on produce that can be stored or preserved. And don’t forget the hearty breads and pastries of autumn; a warm mug of coffee or tea; and the handcrafted gift items you’ve been eyeing and saving for these past few months of the summer, with holiday gift-giving in mind.

The Manchester Farmers Market has all of this and more coming in the next three weeks!

There’s still a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air at MFM as the days get shorter and the countdown to ending the 2024 Market season begins. Dana Turner-Queen, market manager, described what’s coming up and other exciting developments for the future.

This Thursday, October 3, join Keegan from the Lakehouse Bakery for an intermediate baking class, which should be fun and intriguing for all but the most “basic” bakers. Keegan is always full of new ideas and projects.

Need a rich, hot cuppa tea to accompany your fall oatmeal? On October 10, Isaac from Paper Cup Coffee Company will present a demonstration on the various teas that can hit the spot at just the right moment. And it probably wouldn’t be at all surprising if a cup of coffee slipped its way into the class.

And to wrap it up on October 17, a chili cook-off will be making its debut. It’s a People’s Choice Event, so you get to help choose the winner! Space for chili cooks is limited but still available … sign up this week if possible!

Manchester Farmers Market Chili Cook-off
● Entry is free. Winners are determined by customer vote. Customers
will vote for entrants anonymously with beads in a jar located with the
chili.
● Entrants must be 18, register ahead, bring Crock-Pots, extension
cords, minimum 4 quarts of chili, serving utensils, sample cups, and
spoons enough for 50. (Biodegradable cups and spoons are strongly
encouraged!)
● Market will provide power, table, tent, voting tokens, crackers, water,
and jar for votes.
● Winners receive a trophy to keep for the year!
● Chili is defined as any kind of meat (wild game meat prohibited by
health code), combination of meats, and/or vegetables cooked with
chili peppers and spices. It may be any color. Beans are not
required. Seafood and home canned foods are not permitted by
health code.

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Address: ____________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________
Name of Chili Recipe: _________________________________________
Ingredients: _________________________________________________
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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.