The fruits of the land to come to Wareham
As the new Marriott hotel fills up with visitors for the summer so too will its parking lot with fruit, vegetables, flowers, fresh-baked bread, and more for the return of the A.D. Makepeace farmers’ market.
The market will return to the community for its sixth year, beginning June 17. A.D Makepeace Marketing and Communications Vice President Linda Burke said the organization plans to hold it closer to the TownPlace Suites Marriott this year to make the market more visible. In past years, she said, it was held at Tihonet Village, which was “a fairly remote location for someone just dropping by.”
“There’s all kinds of activity going on [near the hotel],” Burke said. “We will be visible from Route 28, so, even if they don’t turn around immediately, people may come back the following week.”
Burke also said the long-term customers at the new hotel played a factor in the organization’s decision to move the market.
“We have heard from people operating the hotel that their customers are interested in shopping there,” Burke said. “A lot of [customers] have kitchenettes, so being able to buy their stuff so locally will be very beneficial.”
The farmers’ market will have 10 vendors, Burke said, but Cervelli Farm, of Rochester, will be the focal point of the market, because it is so large. Depending on the season, Cervelli will have everything from peaches to eggplant to apples.
Burke said she sees the market as a real asset to the community.
“It’s convenient for local residents,” Burke said. “It’s also convenient for people who work in the area, or who are just passing by.”
Burke said she doesn't know exact prices at the market, but imagines it might be slightly more expensive than buying goods at the supermarket.
“If you get Welch’s grape jelly coming out of a factory, it would be less expensive than something handmade at a farmers’ market,” Burke said.
The market will be open every Wednesday, beginning June 17, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For questions, or more information, contact A.D. Makepeace at 508-295-1000, or check it out online.
