Whether it’s a bundle of beautiful spring flowers, freshly baked bread, or a heaping helping of locally grown produce, our area farmers markets have what you’re looking for.

This year there are currently three local farmers markets planned, in Mamakating, Pine Bush, and Rosendale. However, it is rumored that a smaller pop-up market may appear in Ellenville near the soon-to-open Morning Sunshine shop up Center Street.

Mamakating

The Mamakating Farmers runs from now through to September, every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2948 Route 209, Wurtsboro.

Vendors include Brandybrook Farm, Chestnut Creek Baked Goods, Cooperstown Cheese Company, Four Wall Farm, Gary’s Pickles, Great Joy Family Farm, Happy Herbs Soap, High Bridge Farm, Highland Kitchen & Gardens, Lilly Bear Treats, Island House Gourmet, North Wind Bread, Pazdar Winery, Royal Acres, Right From The Hive, Shiba Three Barkery, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, The Spice Apothecary, and That’s My Dog Cart.

These vendors sell a variety of products, such as locally made cheeses, mushrooms, pickles, soaps, locally raise beef and pork, specialty juices, pet treat, wine and spirits, flowers, honey, spice varieties, and so much more!

Non-profits like the Basha Kill Area Association and the Mamakating Environmental Education Center will provide educational programs throughout the season. The market will also feature some exciting live musical acts. For example, this Friday, May 26, Kurt Henry & Dog Knows will perform. Other musical acts are scheduled as follows:

June 2: Will Hoppey
June 9: Alyssa
June 16: The Any Night Ramblers
June 23: Fisher & Kean
June 30: Cheryl & Kurt
July 7: Alyssa returns
July 14: Keith Newman
July 21: The Any Night Ramblers return
July 28: Will Hoppey returns
August 4: The Big Ska Band
August 11: Fisher & Kean returns
August 18: Another performance by Alyssa
August 25: The Big Ska Band returns
September 1: Will Hoppey
September 8: Little Sparrow
September 15: The Any Night Ramblers
September 22: Bones Krew
September 29: Kurt Henry & Dog Knows returns to close the season

For more information on the market and its vendors and entertainment, visit mamakatingfarmersmarket.com or call 845-888-7050. Follow the Mamakating Farmers Market Facebook page for additional updates.

Pine Bush

The Pine Bush Farmers Market has its opening day this Saturday, May 27. The market will run through to October, every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the municipal parking lot at the corner of New and Depot streets, just off Route 52.

While a complete list of market happenings hasn’t yet been released, a variety of vendors, including Royal Acre Farms and Colden Springs Farm, will serve up fresh in-season produce and locally sourced meat. Stay up to date on market news by following the Pine Bush Farmers Market Facebook page.

Rosendale

The Rosendale Farmers Market will run from June 4 through October 29 this year, every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Willow Kiln Park, right behind the Rosendale Theatre on Main Street. In addition to showcasing a plethora of locally made goodies, the market will feature a different musical guest each week, performing between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Vendors include Three Sisters Farm, Fiddlehead Farm, Herman’s Erie Hotel, Cereghino Smith Winemakers, Spruce River & Stoney Ridge Farm, Hudson Valley Heirloom Farm, and many more.

Additional information can be found on the Rosendale Farmers Market Facebook page or at rosendalefarmersmarketny.com.