Maybe you’re not ready to go spades blazing and plant a victory garden that sustains you and your neighbors through the apocalypse, a global pandemic, or another World War (hey, Iran), but you still value local produce. No judgement here, the weekly trip to the farmers’ market is a lovely ritual. Here in the Hudson Valley, spring is around the corner and local growers have already started seeds in their high tunnels. Before you know it the first flush of produce will be here. Get your baskets and your canvas totes ready. Here is a list of local farmers markets operating in 2021.
Ulster County
June 6-December 12
Sundays, 12-3pm
The vendor fair on Church Street has not just local farmers on site, but everything from honey products, skin care, and vegan snack bars to custom art and curative plants.
June-October
Sundays, 10am-2pm
The summer market in the Willow Kiln Park behind Rosendale Theatre features fresh meats, cheese, microgreens, vegetables, mushrooms, wines, and more.
March 13 & 27, April 10 & 24: every other Saturday, 10am-2pm
May-November: every Saturday 9am-2pm
A large variety of vendors sell locally-grown eats, specialty foods, wellness items, baked goods, craft beverages, plants, and gifts in the County Courthouse parking lot, with entrances on John and Wall streets.
Kingston Waterfront Farmers Market
May 17-November 1
Sundays, 10am-2pm
This Sunday market, in the TR Gallo Park, showcases hyperlocal farmers, a butcher, provisions makers, and food vendors alongside the Rondout Creek.
Saugerties Farmers’ Market
May 29-October 30
Saturdays, 10am-2pm
This Main Street farmers’ market in Saugerties is fully food-focused—no artisanal or activity tents. Head here for seasonal fruits and vegetables; dried herbs; meat, poultry, and eggs; mushrooms; bread and baked goods; sweet treats like honey, maple syrup, and jams; plus wine and spirits from local craft beverage producers; flowers; prepared foods; seedlings; and plants.
May 19-October 13
Wednesdays, 3:30pm-dusk
Enjoy live music and prepared food while picking up all your farm-fresh groceries on Maple Lane.
Dutchess County
Sundays
Indoor Season: December- April, 10am-2pm at VFW Hall
Outdoor Season: May-November, 9am-2pm at Veteran’s Place
Visit Veterans Place for all the market essentials (fruit, veggies, meat, etc.), plus other pantry essentials like pickles, spices, coffee beans, and frozen desserts.
May-October: Fridays, 3-7:30pm
November-April: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday, 10am-2pm
Amenia Town Hall hosts a wide selection of bakers, farmers, and other specialty food growers.
June 17-September 30
Sundays, 12-4pm
Join us every Sunday, as local farms and businesses of the Harlem Valley gather together to offer a selection of locally made products.
June-October
Saturdays, 9am-2pm
Fine crafts, local fruits, vegetables, and live music at the market across from Hyde Park Town Hall.
May-December: every Saturday, 9am-2pm
January-April: 2nd & 4th Saturday, 10am-2pm
The Millerton Farmers Market offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, fruit, cheeses, baked goods and prepared foods. All of our vendors are local and use sustainable and ethical growing practices.
June-September
Saturdays, 9am-2pm
The kid-friendly market at Village Green has over 35 vendors and artisans, farmers from New York and neighboring Connecticut, plus a free petting zoo.
Columbia County
Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market
May 26-November 21
Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Find everything from flowers and body care products to vegetables, seafood, frozen meat, charcuterie, cheese, and flour at Roeliff Jansen Park in Hillsdale.
Indoor season (February 6-April 17): Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Outdoor season (April 24-November 20): Saturdays, 9am-1pm
The county’s largest market, located on 6th Street and Columbia, Hudson Farmers Market features dozens of vendors for all your grocery needs. Qualified vendors accept EBT & WIC.
Hudson Wednesday Market
May 26-October 27
Wednesdays, 4-7pm
The Hudson Wednesday Market celebrates its 7th year at 7th Street Park in 2021, bringing together a dozen or so vendors, both farmers and artisans. Some returning vendors include Common Hands Farm, Trixies Oven, Tivoli Mushrooms, Flower Blossom Farm, Pogliani Select, Crumble & Melt, and others.
May-October
Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm
Set on the Village Green, this family-friendly farmers’ market offers a wide variety of goods: produce, naturally raised meats, free-range eggs, baked goods, flowers, bedding plants, honey, maple syrup, jams, draft beers, and crafts, plus kids activities and live music.
Greene
Windham Farmers Farmers’ Market
May 30-October 10
Hosted at the Windham Local Public House, this Greene County farmers’ market brings together artisans and growers for a little retail therapy and a little grocery shopping, from chopping boards and plant tinctures to seasonal fruits and veggies.
Orange County
May 21-October 29
Fridays, Senior hour 9am-10am; general public 10am-5pm
Head to Village Square for fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, dairy products, wine and spirits, soaps, seasoning, jerky, Polish food, and dog treats.
June 7-November 22
Sundays, 9am-2pm
The Village of Monroe’s commuter parking lot hosts a range of vendors from picklers and hot sauce makers to wineries and traditional farmers.
Middletown BID Farmers’ Market
June-October
Saturdays, 8am-1pm
Middletown’s Business Improvement District hosts food, herb, and beauty vendors at the intersection of Cottage Street and Railroad Avenue.
July-October
Every Saturday, 10am-2pm
In conjunction with Healthy Orange, Newburgh Mall features all kinds of vendors selling jam, butter, salsa, locally-grown produce, and homemade items.
Newburgh Farmers’ Market
June 12-November 20
Every Saturday, 9am-2pm
Putnam County
June-October
Saturdays, 8:30am-1:30pm
Catch over 20 vendors selling delicious foods at the epically beautiful Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison. Stay for a picnic on the lawn and enjoy sweeping Hudson River views.
Year-round
Sundays, 10am-2pm
Located at 15 Mount Ebo Road South, the summer market has fresh bread, local fruits and vegetables, eggs, pickles, baked goods, and organic products.
Dates TBA
Fridays, 3-6:30pm
Head to Tompkins Corners Cultural Center to buy from an array of local farmers.
