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17th Annual Concord Ag Day!

17TH ANNUAL CONCORD AG DAY: September 10th, 2022

10am – 2pm right on Main Street in downtown Concord

Concord Ag Day is a once a year farmers’ market celebrating local agriculture organized by the Concord Agriculture Committee to showcase Concord farms and local produce. This unique market showcases the bounty of Concord’s many farm businesses at the height of the growing season.

Ag Day 2022 will feature your favorite Concord Farmers selling their bounty, as well as the return of the famous Veggie Race Track this year sponsored by Vanderhoof Hardware! In addition, several Concord nonprofits will be there with information on a variety of environmental and ‘ag’ related topics. Come experience what Concord’s land can produce!

2022 Ag Day farm participants include:

To Celebrate Ag Day the Concord Free Public Library in partnership with Concord Conservatory of Music is holding a free outdoor concert on the library lawn on also on September 10th from 11am-1pm: Tader Shipley & Maxfield Anderson ‘s sound is rooted in classic country and western, welcoming elements of bluegrass, traditional string band music, musical theater, and modern folk.

Additionally the Concord Library will have a table at the Ag Day market to donate books, and to purchase used books to support the Friends of the Library.

Please come enjoy Concord’s wonderful downtown!

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The Concord Ag Committee with Minuteman Media Network has been working on a series of videos highlighting Concord farmers’ work throughout the season – please enjoy the three already finished on youtube!

February 2022: Verrill Farm

March 2022: Hutchins Farm

May 2022: Barrett’s Mill Farm

Coming Soon!
April: Saltbox Farm
June: The Farm at Walden Woods
August: Marshall Farm

 

Check out Guide to Concord Farms

Read more about AG Day

Events

36th Annual Tree of Lights – Open House & Celebration

Over thirty years ago, Tree of Lights began to remember and celebrate those whom we loved and were inspirational to our community. We continue that to this day.

🌟 Join Us for the Tree of Lights Open House! 🌟

For our 36th year, we’re expanding this beloved tradition into a family-friendly event, and we invite you to be a part of it!

✨ Date: Sunday, December 8
✨ Location: Emerson Hospital – Main Building
133 Old Rd to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA
✨ Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
✨ Free admission, bring your family and friends!

Celebrate the season with activities for all ages:
⭐ Create greeting cards for patients
⭐ Enjoy performances by talented local youth musicians
⭐ Experience our art exhibit by local artists dedicated to remembrance, light, hope, and love
⭐ Visit our contemplation area to honor loved ones who continue to touch our lives

Support Pediatric and Adolescent Care at Emerson Health by dedicating a Light ($10) or a Star ($25) in memory or honor of someone special. Tribute names submitted by December 4 will be included on our Tribute Wall at the event.

For more information and to make a dedication, visit emersonhealth.org/treeoflights.

Let’s light up the season with love and remembrance! 💫