Winter and Wellness at the Market by Jodie Fitz
Winter is a season that invites us to slow down, care for ourselves, and reconnect with what truly sustains us. At the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, wellness is at the heart of the Winter Market—bringing together local food, movement, education, and community in one welcoming space at Wilton Mall.
Open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, the Winter Market features close to 50 local farms and vendors, offering a wide variety of locally produced foods and goods. Shoppers can find farm-fresh eggs, locally raised meats, and regional dairy products, alongside baked goods, specialty foods, honey, maple syrup, and locally crafted spirits. Buying these staples directly from local farmers supports a stronger regional food system.
The market also offers an impressive selection of seasonal produce made possible through cold storage and tunnel growing, including root vegetables, squash, apples, greens, and other winter-hardy crops. These growing and storage methods allow farmers to extend the harvest while preserving freshness, flavor, and nutritional value throughout the colder months.
Wellness at the market includes natural alternatives to refined sugar, with locally produced honey and maple syrup available. These traditional sweeteners offer depth of flavor and versatility for cooking, baking, and beverages, while supporting local producers and time-honored food traditions.
Wellness extends beyond food at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Beginning in January, free weekly yoga classes with Yoga Mandali take place at 10:30 am in the market’s pop-up studio, offering a welcoming space for movement and mindfulness during winter. These classes are open to all levels and are part of the market’s commitment to accessible wellness programming.
The market is also proud to participate in the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Wellness Week, featuring hands-on experiences that highlight practical ways to support well-being. Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations such as digestive-support mocktails with Awakened Tonics (10:30 AM) and gluten-free cooking with Katie Bakes GF (11:30 AM), both presented through the FRESH EATS partnership with CDPHP.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market Winter Market is more than a place to shop; it’s a place to gather, move, learn, and nourish both body and community. Even in winter, wellness thrives here; supported by local farmers, seasonal produce, farm-fresh eggs, meats and dairy, natural sweeteners, and a shared commitment to caring for one another.
Wellness Week at the Market – Saturday, January 10th
- Receive a FREE shopping bag when you visit
- 10:30 AM – Learn how to make a specialty mocktail that aids digestion with Awakened Tonics, part of the FRESH EATS partnership with CDPHP
- 10:30 AM – FREE yoga kicks off for 2026 with Yoga Mandali in the market’s pop-up studio (a closed space behind the Market Information Table)
- 11:30 AM – Enjoy a live gluten-free cooking demonstration with Katie Bakes GF, also presented through the FRESH EATS partnership with CDPHP
Live Music in January
- January 10 – Brandon Newell
- January 24 – Far Eye Reggae
- January 31 – Selah Eiler
Kids’ Activities
- January 17 – The Saratoga Springs Mobile Library returns – kids can make Silly Snowflakes
This Week’s Recipe: Sweet Potato Salad
Saturdays | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wilton Mall, Food Court, at 3065 NY-50, Saratoga Springs
Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram
@SaratogaFarmersMarket. And, don’t forget to join the market’s FREE weekly newsletter.
