- Where do I bring my compost?
- How can I become a vendor at the market?
- Do vendors take cards?
- Will the market be cancelled if there is rainy weather?
- Where can I park?
- Does the Farmers’ Market have gift certificates?
- Where can I buy a Saratoga Farmers’ Market logo item, like a t-shirt or tote bag?
- Are all the products at the markets organic?
- Are there CSA farms at the market?
- How can my non-profit organization or group set up an information table?
- May I bring my dog to the market?
- Does the market accept Senior or WIC farmers’ market coupons?
- Does the market participate in the SNAP or EBT program?
- Is there an ATM at the market?
- Who can I talk with about a suggestion or question?
- Where are the bathrooms?
Where do I bring my compost?
- Winter season Saratoga Farmers’ Market: The compost is outside the main entrance to the Wilton Mall food court during Saturday markets.
- Summer season Saratoga Farmers’ Market: The compost is outside located behind the market information shed during Wednesday and Saturday markets.
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How can I become a vendor at the market?
The markets are currently full for vendors but you are welcome to apply for our waitlist on our website at: https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/vendor/. Our regular application cycles are in January (for summer markets) and August (for winter markets) and can be accessed through the link above as well.
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Do vendors take cards?
Please note that we do not use wooden market tokens anymore – all our vendors take cash and many accept credit, just ask! Old debit/credit market tokens are still being honored.
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Will the market be cancelled if there is rainy weather?
Rain or shine, all three markets will run as usual. Only in exceptional circumstances, including severe thunderstorms, might the market close early or be paused for a brief period of time.
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Where can I park?
- Winter Season Saratoga Farmers’ Market: There is parking outside the Wilton Mall food court entrance where the market is held, and ample parking surrounding the rest of the mall.
- Summer Season Saratoga Farmers’ Market: There is limited street parking available on High Rock Ave and a parking garage located between Maple and High Rock Ave. The High Rock Ave parking garage (on the south end of the market) offers one free hour of parking for customers, with a fee of $1 for every hour after that. Other parking options are available in the downtown area.
- Clifton Park Market: Parking is available at the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church just to the side of the market.
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Does the Farmers’ Market have gift certificates?
Yes! Our market Gift Certificates are available for purchase at the market information tent at our Saratoga markets. The gift certificates go up to $25 each (but you can always purchase multiple if you need a greater amount). You can use this gift certificate with any of our vendors. We accept credit/debit and cash.
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Where can I buy a Saratoga Farmers’ Market logo item, like a t-shirt or tote bag?
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Are all the products at the markets organic?
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Are there CSA farms at the market?
Yes, some of our farms offer Community Supported Agriculture arrangements, allowing people to buy a share of the farm’s season in advance and then pick up a weekly portion of the harvest. Most farms offering such arrangements have information at their booths where you can find out more, or stop by the market information tent at the Saratoga markets for more information.
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How can my non-profit organization or group set up an information table?
In order to set up an information table at a Saratoga market, you need to fill out our non-profit application form. No fundraising is allowed at the market. You will receive a space assignment on the day of your appearance from the Market Manager – we cannot guarantee a specific location in advance of your arrival.
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May I bring my dog to the market?
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Does the market accept Senior or WIC farmers’ market coupons?
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Does the market participate in the SNAP or EBT program?
At the Saratoga markets, you can present your EBT card at the market information tent and receive wooden $1 and/or $5 tokens. You will also receive a free $2 FreshConnect coupon (also to be used on SNAP-eligible items at the market) for each $5 you spend off your EBT card. At the Clifton Park markets, you will need to inquire with vendors directly if they accept SNAP/EBT.
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Is there an ATM at the market?
- Winter season Saratoga Farmers’ Market: There is an ATM located in the Wilton Mall food court.
- Summer season Saratoga Farmers’ Market: At the Wednesday and Saturday markets an ATM will be available at the market information shed while supplies last.
- Clifton Park Market: Clifton Park market does not currently offer an ATM.
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Who can I talk with about a suggestion or question?
At the Saratoga markets, please see market staff at the market information shed. You can also use the Contact page and send in your question, and we’ll get back to you.
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Where are the bathrooms?
- Winter season Saratoga Farmers’ Market: There are public bathrooms located in the Wilton Mall food court.
- Summer season Saratoga Farmers’ Market: There is a public bathroom at High Rock Park to the left of the market information shed.
- Clifton Park Market: The church has bathrooms inside.
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