WESTFIELD-Thirty-one vendors are expected to fill the front lawn of the Episcopal Church of the Atonement on Thursday, according to market managers Debbie Randzio and Peter Langmore.
Michael Lamontagne of Stoneybrook Cider pours samples of hard cider, traditional New England cider, and hoppe cider at the Westfield Farmers’ Market. Lamontagne has 60 apple trees that produce the yearly cider reserves.
The Westfield Farmers’ Market is conducted Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine.
In addition to visiting vendors, the Music at the Market series will feature Daniel Russell performing from noon to 2 p.m., Rua Beahn and Linda O’Neill, from 2 to 4 p.m., and Whiskey Traveller with Bernie Dion family and friends from 4 to 6 p.m. The music series is sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council.
Chef Dan Osella of the Skyline Trading Company will also be hosting a cooking demonstration at 3 p.m. on preparing grilled pizza.
Nonprofit organizations also visiting Thursday include Friends of Grandmother’s Garden, selling tickets to its annual garden tour; the Master Gardeners will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. with interactive educational materials for gardeners, and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Thrive Financial Services will be at the market offering financial planning information for low- and middle-income households.
