the Saratoga Farmers' Market

Saratoga Farmers Market Association (SFMA) currently sponsors four local producers-only farmers’ markets.

Saratoga Springs
April – October

• Wednesday, 3 – 6 at High Rock Park
• Saturday, 9 – 1 at High Rock Park

November – April

• Saturdays, 9 –1 at Salvation Army Bldg, 24 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga

Clifton Park
July – October

• Thursdays, 2- 5 at St. Georges Church, 912 Rt. 146

To become a SFMA member you must be an authentic producer, at least 18 years old, residing and producing your product within Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady or Rensselaer Counties in New York State.

Applications may be submitted at any time however the board of directors only reviews applications at a special meeting in the months of February and September. Annual (membership year is from May 1 – April 30) dues ($75.) must accompany the application. Members must attend membership meetings and participate in the work-share program.

SFMA membership provides the privilege to attend and vote at membership meetings, run for office and apply for a stall at a SFMA Market. Membership does not guarantee you a place at any market.

Market stalls are awarded by the board of directors using criteria such as but not limited to:

• Availability of space at the market
• Seniority within the organization
• The market’s need (or oversupply) of a particular product
• Members past performance and involvement in SFMA

Potential vendors should be aware some markets might be full to capacity or have excess of a particular product. It is not unusual for potential vendors to be put on a waiting list until a market space becomes available.

Market stall fees (in addition to dues) vary from $75. to $500. per season, depending on the market and stall assignment. Some markets allow for daily fees $15 - $20 however most require a commitment for the entire season.

Before attending any markets vendors must provide proof of ($100,000) liability insurance naming SFMA as additional insured. Members must also have all the necessary permits and inspections required for the production and marketing of their product. SFMA also does inspections to verify compliance with rules and regulations.

At the market, vendors are responsible for being in their stalls half hour before the start of market. Vendors are responsible for providing all their own display equipment and market supplies as well as removing all belongings and refuse from their stall after the market ends.

Being a farmers’ market vendor is a serious commitment of time, effort and money, not only in the production and marketing of your product but also in the regular attendance (regardless of weather conditions) at the market. Being a vendor at the market can be a lot of fun but it is also a lot of work. You would be well advised to talk with current vendors regarding their marketing experiences before you consider making a personal and financial commitment of your own.