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Billerica Farmers Market Newsletter

Billerica Community Farmers Market
 

Week #5: July 13

Dear Friends of the Billerica Farmers Market,

Get your Billerica Community Farmers Market bags ready! This week, we are celebrating the ultimate summer trio: Pickles, Peppers and Produce.

Whether you want to turn up the heat with some hot peppers or make a farm-fresh salad, we have the freshest local harvest and exactly what you need for your recipe.  Look toward the end of our newsletter for a delicious, quick Pickled Pepper Salsa Recipe to bring that farmers market flair right to your kitchen.  It’s tangy, crisp, and mildly sweet with a punch of fresh pepper and dill that I’m sure your family will enjoy.

This week, we are pleased to welcome back Ben Couvee, who is a long-time fan of classic pop music. Singing along to recordings of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, and other notable singers of the standards helped him to adapt their music to his own style. Whether you want to sing along or just listen, his sound will set the perfect backdrop for your afternoon, sponsored by the Billerica Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Don’t miss out on the Big Leaf Contest that is taking place this week too, sponsored by George Simolaris.  Everyone is welcome to participate. The measuring will begin at 3:00 pm, and the winners will be announced at 6:00 pm.  Good luck!

Stop by the demonstration table and Katie will teach you how all-natural vegetable fermentation works. Guess what?  We do not need any special chemical kits or ingredients. Everything we need is already provided by Mother Nature.

Come down and join us this Monday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Pinehurst Park in Billerica MA.  Special Guest, Burlington Cable Access TV will be joining us, so make sure you stop by and say “Hi”.  It’s an afternoon filled with community spirit, family fun, local farmers and great food.  Your taste buds will thank you for coming.

See you there.

This Week’s BCFM Vendor Schedule

FARMS (5)

Bitznpeace Farm
Field vegetables, honey, maple syrup, eggs, plants, flowers
Spring Brook Farms
Produce, Meat, eggs, honey, jams, maple syrup, granola, fruits, wraps, focaccia, cookies, salads, produce, focaccia
Gaouette Farm
Grows and sells a wide variety or organically grown fruits and vegetables
Briscoe Family Farm (tentative)
Fruit, Veggies and honey
Wonky Willow Gardens
Fresh cut flower bouquets, paper wrapped and jar options

FOOD TRUCKS (5)

What the Fork
Empanada Dada
Bird's Nest Italian Street Food
Kona
Tiffany’s Tasty Treats


PREPARED FOODS (19)

Heavnly Dogs and Catering
The Stand “Shaken not Stirred” Lemonade
Seafood Express Co ~ You may Order for Market pickup
Blisspoint Meadery
Fudge N Stuff
Cara's Cookies
Roma’s Bakery Inc
Polish Prince Pierogi
Sophie's Apples
Olive World
ONN Specialties
Jennifer Lee's Bakery
Spice Weasel
Legacy Latte Cafe
Mama's Hungarian Kitchen
Busy Bee Bakery
Itskelewele31
Craic Sauce
Danny's Cheese Bread


ARTISANS (10)

Kingdom of Ceramics
Colly's Colors
Lofty Wings Press
Royal Links
Crochet with Nae
Raven + Dove Apothecary
Sayansi Ambassadors NGO- African Boutique
Artful Faces & Henna Hues
Soak It In - Artisan Soap
Bonfire Soap Company

Our weekly newsletters highlight which vendors are scheduled to be onsite for that particular week. Vendor lists are subject to change after the date of publication.

 Explore all of our 2026 Vendors on our website 

This Week’s Entertainment

-> Keep eyes on our Newsletters, Website and Facebook page to stay informed of our Market’s Weekly Themes & Activities.

The music of Ben Couvee


Ben is a star at our Market with a voice that will take you back down memory lane.

You'll just love his smooth sounds!

At the Demo Tent


On the topic of Peppers, Pickles & Produce, come by for an all-natural vegetable fermentation demonstration by Katie Shubin

Demos at 4 PM, 5 PM & 6 PM

George's Annual Big Leaf Contest
Winner announced at 6pm

This Week’s Community Partners

Billerica Cat Care Coalition (BCCC)

Learn more about feline care, the work BCCC is doing in the community, and ways to support local cats in need.

Bring your favorite cat pictures and stop by to say hello.

Special Guests from

Burlington Cable Access TV

Thank you to our Sponsors!

🌽 Harvest Level

Stoneham Bank
Lowell Five
Viola Plumbing and Heating
Elmore Bookkeeping LLC
EZ Tax & Accounting
Revolution Plumbing
John LaFauci Tile and Marble

🌿 Field Level

This could be you!

🧺 Bushel Level


Billerica Access TV
Beth & Erin’s Learning Garden
Dan’s Auto Repair
Fitzpatrick & Goguen CPAs P.C.
John McBride Insurance Agency
Wagner Landscaping
Burns & Egan Realty Group
Kasher Corp

Special mention to Friends of the Market


Billerica Culture Council & Mass Culture Council Culture Grant
Billerica Community Funds Grant
Billerica Select Board
Billerica Recreation Department
Market Basket

OUR SNAP/EBT PROGRAM

With generous contributions from Billerica’s Community Grant and Corporate Sponsors our Market is able to raise the SNAP/EBT match for the 2026 Season from $15 to $25 per account each week, until funds run out.

Learn more about the program on our website

Pickled Pepper Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cucumber, diced

  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ cup red onion, diced

  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

  • ½ cup white vinegar

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp honey

  • 1 minced jalapeño or serrano pepper for heat (Optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Prepare and combine the Produce: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss together your diced cucumbers, red bell peppers, red onions, and fresh dill. If you want some heat, mix in your optional minced hot pepper here.

  • Boil the Quick Brine: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, water, salt, and honey. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the salt and honey dissolve completely, then remove from the heat.

  • Pickle the Vegetables: Pour the warm brine directly over the raw vegetable mixture. Stir well and let the ingredients sit in the liquid for exactly 5 minutes.

  • Strain: Pour the salsa through a fine-mesh colander or strainer to completely drain off the liquid brine.

  • Garnish and Serve: Top with cilantro, and your fresh Pickled Pepper Salsa is ready to serve with tortilla chips.

BCFM PUZZLE
How many words can you find?

by Cheryl T.

Per order of the Billerica Board of Health, animals are strictly prohibited at the Billerica Community Farmers Market.

Be prepared, rain or shine!

-> We will be there!


Free Parking is available at:

  • Grove St. Lot: Across from the Emerald Rose

  • Sheridan St. Lot: Off Sheridan Street

  • Community Congregational Church: 803 Boston Road

The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) FREE Pilot Program is extended thru Sept 30, 2026 for Fixed Bus Routes. (Fares may resume 10/1/2026 Subject to State Funding)

The LRTA bus - Route 13 at Boston Road / Pinedale Ave stops across the street from our market!

Check it out and plan your trip this Monday. It's clean, it's green, and it's FREE!

 

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Billerica, MA 01866
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