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by Jodie Fitz
In all reality, every Saturday is Small Business Saturday at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market! The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is comprised of locally grown goods by local growers and locally produced goods by small businesses right here in our area. You are supporting small businesses every time you visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market to shop.
We have a wide variety of items on any given Saturday, from fresh vegetables, meats, eggs, and dairy, along with baked goods, honey, maple syrup, wineries, distilleries, crafts, snacks, and so much more.
This holiday season, consider not only visiting our amazing vendors but also purchasing gift cards for the Saratoga Farmers’ Market to share with loved ones. It’s a fantastic gift because the market itself is a shopping experience with weekly musicians and various activities throughout the year. Gift cards can be used on any and all item(s) at the market with no expiration date, including ready-made foods; it’s a win-win for everyone!
If you want to purchase a little something other than baked goods, produce, meats, and dairy to go along with your gift card, consider some of the following items:
● Artisan cheeses from Argyle Cheese Farmer and Nettle Meadow
● Candles from Reliquias
● Dried florals from Halfmoon Harvest and Lovin’ Mama Farm
● Christmas wreaths, garlands, and kissing balls from Scotch Ridge Berry and Tree Farm
● Coffee beans and ground coffee from Nally Coffee
● Gift packs from Muddy Trail, Saratoga Peanut Butter, and The Peanut Principle
● Gift items from Eat with Aliens
● Handcrafted cutting boards and decorative items from Megs Media
● Handmade soaps at Saratoga Suds n’ Stuff
● Honey from Ballston Lake Apiaries and Slate Valley Farms
● Immune boosters from Awakened Tonics
● Maple syrup from Slate Valley Farms
● Pickles from Puckers Gourmet
● Pup treats from Mugzy’s Bakery and The Peanut Principle
● Wine and spirits from Galway Vineyard & Winery, New Scotland Spirits, Yankee Distillers, and Slyboro Ciderhouse at Hicks Orchard
We are not only local, but we support local too. We will be hosting holiday pop-up fairs in addition to our regular market activities as follows:
Saturday, December 2: Local Crafters Fair
Saturday, December 9: Local Artist Fair
Saturday, December 16: Local Authors Fair
We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming markets. If you want to participate in one of the pop-up fairs, email [email protected]. You can purchase gift certificates at the market information table weekly.
This Week’s Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from November through April at the Wilton Mall Food Court, accessible from the mall entrance across from BJs or the mall interior. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
