By Julia Howard
This Saturday, June 4, is the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s first weekend back at High Rock Park, their home for outdoor markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the end of October. The seasonal transition has roused excitement and jubilation from market-goers and vendors alike. Vendor stalls will again fill the pavilions and spread out over the lawns.
“I’m just excited to get back to the shady park setting, and we’ll have a little more festivity—the downtown market vibes,” says Corinne Hansch, owner of Lovin’ Mama Farm.
To celebrate the farmers’ market’s return to downtown Saratoga Springs, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market will host a ribbon-cutting with city officials at 9 a.m. Then, vendors will offer fresh vegetables and fruits, meat, eggs, dairy products, baked goods, prepared foods, flowers, art, etc.
High Rock Park Pavillon, Photo by Pattie Garrett.
Local jeweler Kim Dolan says, “High Rock Park is such a great place – I don’t think you’ll find anyone that’s not excited.”
As the Saratoga Farmers’ Market enters its forty-fourth year in operation, it continues to support local farms and businesses in the Saratoga region, serving as an outlet for locally grown and made products. This season, about 65 farms and businesses participate in the Saturday market, and about 30 participate in the market on Wednesdays.
Pack your shopping bags and walk, bike, or drive to High Rock Park this Saturday. Grab a coffee made with locally roasted beans and perhaps a light breakfast or lunch from one of the many prepared food vendors. And enjoy shopping outdoors in the ambiance of the park.
While shopping, have fun with live music from Running the River and GeoBeat and check out the children’s activities hosted by Northern Rivers Family Services.
High Rock Park Pavillon, Photo by Pattie Garrett.
The farmers’ market has an ATM on-site, and many vendors accept credit cards. SNAP benefits are accepted at the market information booth at the market’s center.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is pleased to continue programs like Bicycle Benefits: earn a $2 coin when you bike to the market. The Power of Produce Club: a free 10-week program with activities for children at the market on Wednesdays, will begin June 29. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market also continues its community composting program, accepting fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, used tea bags, and similar items. Stay tuned for information on summer events and food festivals.
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The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
