Of all the reasons to love Saratoga Springs, its various locally-owned businesses undoubtedly contribute, providing excellent shopping and dining and making it a fun and unique city. Interestingly, one of the most positive effects of a thriving area supported by local businesses is that it inspires more people to become business owners, continuing a positive cycle that supports the local economy.
Since its opening in 1978, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market has rallied support for local producers of all kinds, offering new and established businesses an opportunity to connect with the community, brand their business, and grow. As the farmers’ market prepares to move to its winter location at the Wilton Mall this November, they invite local producers to consider opportunities to become a vendor.
“As the longest-running farmers’ market in Saratoga, we encourage local farms and producers to apply to sell at our markets. We have a dedicated customer base excited to support new vendors,” says Mark Bascom, president of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association.
While pursuing selling opportunities at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a simple process, there are rules. All businesses must be within a 50-mile radius of Saratoga Springs, a standard that keeps “local” authentic to the farmers’ market and its customers. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market also requires that products sold on-site must be grown or produced by the business selling them, not manufactured elsewhere, and brought to the market.
The online application for the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s Winter Market is currently open and will close on September 15. Interested individuals can access the application at the farmers’ market’s website, www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, and refer to “Vendors” at the top menu. The farmers’ market offers affordable seasonal rates for November through April and also an opportunity to sell products exclusively during the holiday season.
“Supporting and promoting local farmers is a priority,” explains SFMA vice-president Beth Trattel. “The Saratoga Farmers’ Market provides an affordable opportunity for farms and small businesses to showcase their products to a local audience.”
If you have any questions before applying, please contact the farmers’ market at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Farmers’ market staff will happily answer questions and assist with the application process.
The Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the food court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh.
