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By Jodie Fitz
The September weather has arrived and with the crisp fall mornings the market emerges with an entirely new vibe for a brand new season to celebrate all things local.
There is wide variety of fall vegetables and fruits finding their way to displays, ginger has arrived with the anticipation of turmeric, mums are beginning to appear and soon gourds and pumpkins will make their annual debut.
September market activities are also starting to roll out. Mark your calendars to visit the market and experience some of the scheduled events and programs;
September 14th
- Amazing vendors
- Cooking Demo at the market porch with Carolyn Shapiro from Comfort Food Community at 10:30 am
- Live music with Craic Agus Ceol and Thomas Powers
- Saratoga Springs Friends of the Library Book Sale
- Developing Minds Kids Activity from Skidmore
- Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension on site to help you prepare your garden for fall
September 21st
- Amazing Vendors
- Live Music with Brendan Daily and Kate Blain
- Developing Minds Kids Activity from Skidmore
- Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension on site to help you prepare your garden for fall
- Comfort Food Community on site with CDPHP Farmers’ Market coupons – learn about the program and eligibility
September 28th – The Great Pumpkin Festival and The First Annual Festival of Lanterns (display in the pavilions)
- Amazing vendors
- Live Music with Happenstance, Alex Ciarullo (9-10:30 am) and The Acorns (11:30-12:30)
- Cooking demo at the market porch with Gianna Pennacchia from Cornell Cooperative Extension at 10:30 am
- Pumpkin Painting for Kids under the market awning (green shed – minimal charge)
- Lantern making activity for Kids sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Library (free)
- The Great Pumpkin Fest at the garage on High Rock with the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
- Artist guest Sarah Straight
- Bikeatoga Pop-up Repair Shop at the market
- Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension on site to help you prepare your garden for fall
- Comfort Food Community on site with CDPHP Farmers’ Market coupons – learn about the program and eligibility
The market looks forward to celebrating all things local with you this fall. Stay tuned for October events to be released soon.
This Week’s Recipe: One Pan Roasted Chicken with Fall Vegetables
The Saratoga Farmer’s Market is open on Wednesdays from 3- 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. The Monday market at Clifton Park is open from 2-5 p.m. at the Shenendehowa Methodist Church on Route 146. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.
