Photos by Barbara Kemp (9 photos)

Local farmers offered fresh fruits, vegetables, and more at this season’s opening day of the Harvard Farmers’ Market Saturday, Aug. 22.

Summer's bounty from Applefield Farm in Stow.

Holly Rothkopf stocks up on veggies and fruit from Littleton's Springdell Farm.

Market-goers were treated to music by The Grin Whistle, with Bolton Road resident Mark Renczkowski on bass.

Early apples from Springdell Farm.

Jen Maddalone buys baked goods at The Biscuit.

Michelle Schroeder of Applefield Farm (Stow) sells  produce while Donna Lee and Susan Tarrant wait their turn.

Chef Paul Correnty sells his famous soup to benefit the school lunch program.

Nate and Gabe Colena eye jars of jams and jellies.

Pat Cooper compares apples at the Springdell Farm  booth.