When there is no daylight left at 6 p.m. when Wednesday market vendors pack up their stands, and it’s too cold for Saturday market vendors to feel their hands when setting up in the early morning, we at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market gratefully know the indoor winter season is coming soon.
The first winter market returns to the Wilton Mall food court on Saturday, November 6, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., where it will take place weekly until the end of April. Over 50 local vendors will sell a full range of locally produced items, including fresh farm items, ready-to-eat foods, and artisanal products. Several holiday boutique vendors will be present as well, so you can get your holiday shopping started early this year.
Alongside many returning vendors, the winter market will also feature some new vendors and products, including alcohol-infused ice cream at Boozy Moo!, (house)plants at J. Adkins Cultivation, Scandinavian baked goods at Parchment, and several fan favorite vendors that were new at the markets this summer. This season, the market is also grateful to bring back several seasonal events and holiday celebrations like Maple March, family activities, and more.
The first holiday that will get the local treatment is Thanksgiving, which is just three markets away. Customers can preorder holiday meats, stock up on fresh produce for sides, and find plenty of dessert options at the next few weeks of markets.
While it’s hard to beat the excitement of outdoor markets at High Rock Park, there is something about the winter market season that brings out something even better: a closer sense of togetherness with our local community. When we spend more time indoors together during the holiday season, we queue our stovetops and ovens to heat our homes and hearts when we prepare homemade dishes stuffed with local market ingredients. There’s nothing quite like a warm plate prepared with quality ingredients over which to connect.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. from November through April. The market will be in the Wilton Mall Food Court, accessible from the TrustCo mall entrance, across from BJs, or the mall interior. The CDTA’s routes 450 (from Schenectady) and 452 (from Skidmore College via downtown Saratoga) run to the Wilton Mall at least once an hour on Saturday mornings. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest vendor and event news.
Market Vendors:
- Ballston Lake Apiaries
- Boozy Moo!
- Daily Fresh
- Elihu Farm
- Euro Delicacies
- Feathered Antler
- Freddy's Rockin' Hummus
- Giovanni Fresco
- Gómez Veggie ville
- Green Jeans Market Farm
- Happy Things
- Hebron Valley Veal
- J. Adkins Cultivation
- Junbucha
- Kim Dolan Designed Jewelry
- Kokinda Farm
- Leaning Birch Farm
- Longlesson Farm
- Lovin' Mama Farm
- Mean Max Brew Works
- Moon Cycle Seed Company
- Moxie Ridge Farm
- Mrs. Londons
- Muddy Trail Jerky Co.
- Mugzy's Barkery
- Native Farm Flowers
- Nettle Meadow
- Night Work Bread
- Owl Wood Farm
- Parchment
- Petra Pocket Pies
- Pleasant Valley Farm
- Pork & Greens
- Puckers Gourmet
- R&G Cheese Makers
- Ramble Creek Farm
- Rishka's on Broadway
- Saratoga Apple
- Saratoga Chocolate Co.
- Saratoga Garlic Company
- Saratoga Peanut Butter Co.
- Saratoga Suds 'n' Stuff
- Scotch Ridge Berry Farm
- Slate Valley Farms
- Something's Brewing
- Southy Sweets
- Squash Villa Farm
- The Food Florist
- The Mushroom Shop
- TogaNola Snack Company
- Underwood's Greenhouse/ Shushan Valley Hydro Farm
- Vashti's Kitchen Delights
- Yankee Distillers
