Karen Wood: (978) 857-5389, karen@livelawrence.org
Who
Massachusetts State Senator Susan C. Tucker, Lawrence Mayor Michael J. Sullivan (invited), Groundwork Lawrence Program Director Rose Gonzalez, Los Sugar Kings, Mill City Gourmet chef Chris Young
What
Kick-off event for the Lawrence Farmers' Market and Live Lawrence! Massachusetts State Senator Sue Tucker will officially open the Market season and introduce the first Live Lawrence! free concert of the summer, featuring the electric mambo sound of Los Sugar Kings. The day's festivities will also include cooking demonstrations by chef Chris Young of Mill City Gourmet, featuring the Market's fresh, locally grown produce. For the children, there will be face painting by local artists.
When
Wednesday, July 9 at 12:45 PM
Where
Appleton Way between Essex and Common Streets, Lawrence, MA
Why
Entering its 14th season in downtown Lawrence, the Lawrence Farmers' Market brings fresh-picked, locally grown fruits and vegetables to the people of Lawrence and the surrounding communities. Market operator Groundwork Lawrence, with sponsors Rumbo and the Department of Agricultural Resources, strive to improve the quality of health in Lawrence by making nutritious, high-quality produce easily accessible, while supporting local area farms. Participating farms include: Boston Hill Farm, North Andover, Brox Farm, Dracut, Carrasquillo Farm, Lowell, and Riverdale Farm, Groton.
In addition to providing a healthy alternative shopping venue, the Lawrence Farmers' Market also brings the colors, scents and sounds of summer to downtown Lawrence. The Live Lawrence! Farmers' Market Concert Series will feature free one-hour concerts from 1:00 - 2:00 PM throughout the Market season.