LOCAL'S GUIDE: FARMER'S MARKETS

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Hi, Megan here from Upstate Curious with another Local’s Guide. A trip to a farmer’s market is more than just picking up fresh produce and handmade goods. The best ones are set in beautiful spots, where you can meet local growers and makers - and maybe even spend the rest of the day exploring a new town.

Our team rounded up some of our go-to markets across the Catskills and Hudson Valley. Here are a few of our favorites.

Pakatakan Farmer’s Market
Held in the tiny hamlet of Halcottsville, this is the longest-running market in scenic Delaware County. It’s also inside one of the first entirely round barns in New York State, built in 1893, which is just weird enough to tempt me into a visit.

Callicoon Farmer’s Market
Set right next to the Delaware River in an undeniably charming town, this market is seriously picture-perfect. A film at the retro movie theater or a cocktail at Black Walnut are two of my top post-market picks. But I’m not skipping the drive over the bridge to Pennsylvania, because I’m a child.

Kingston Farmer’s Market
This market is kind of a scene, especially since it’s smack dab in the historic Stockade District. The unique and delicious Garam Goddess hot sauces and anything from Kingston Bread (until their new shop opens!) are always on my shopping list.

Ellenville Farmer’s Market
All the local produce, plus a DJ and a great excuse to explore the new energy, shops, and galleries in this town at the base of the Shawangunk Ridge. Anything Hecho Por Julia is serving will be delicious, and finding Long Season produce at a market is always a bonus.

Delhi Farmer’s Market
A year-round market with standouts like mending by Hipstitch Academy, small batch hot sauce from Tinkertown Provisions, and pies from the world- (ok maybe Catskills-) renowned Magpie’s. 

Rosendale Farmer’s Market
Set at the base of Joppenbergh Mountain, you can hit a trail before the market, then wander Rosendale’s charming Main Street for brunch or a browse. Don’t miss Postmark Books’ new spot.

Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market
This large and varied market takes over much of Rhinebeck’s walkable municipal lot. I always end up at the Chaseholm Farm stand to get my fix of Nimbus Cheese, then wander next door to Cinnamon for their farm-to-table Indian menu.

Beacon Farmer’s Market
A huge and vibrant year-round market where your favorites will likely shift with each visit. That said, I’ll always be strolling with a Matcha Thomas signature latte in hand.

Coxsackie Farmer’s Market
The first time I saw Riverside Park, right along the Hudson River, I couldn’t believe it’s not more well known. A stunning spot with a big pavilion, food trucks, and live music.

Barryville Farmer’s Market
Right next to the Delaware River, this market is cuuuute. It’s a festive weekly gathering, perfect for browsing before or after you grab (or rent) a kayak, tube, or raft for your river adventures.

Enjoy! - Megan Brenn-White, Associate Broker and Head of the Upstate Curious Team at Compass

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The Sky Report: The Buck Moon peaks on July 12th at 6:38 p.m. The name comes from the time of year when bucks start to grow their new velvety antlers. It's also been called the Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Salmon Moon by Indigenous and early farming communities in other parts of the country.

Sunrise 5:30 AM
Sunset 8:36 PM
Fire Danger [low]
Air Quality [good]
Moon Phase [waxing crescent]

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The 3rd Annual Community Square Dance with a stellar lineup of musicians, steeped in the traditional sound of Appalachian string band music. All proceeds benefit the Andes Volunteer Fire Department. More info.

Phoenicia Flea at Unicorn Bar in Kingston is back for a summertime day-long market with music, food, drinks, tarot card readings, haircuts, and fifteen Phoenicia Flea vendors from the queer and FLINTA community of Kingston and beyond! Curated vintage decor, handmade jewelry, upcycled wares, ceramics, fine art, new apparel, and so much more. Take a look!

Tubby's, Kingston - Live tunes with Fraternal Twin, Ghost Prom, and Wesley Wolffe from 7-11pm quiet tuesday huh

Athens Riverfront Park, Athens - Greene County Cruisers Summer Cruise-Ins By The River (this is for the classic car enthusiasts), live music, food, raffles, and more details

Tubby's, Kingston - Music Gear Swap from 5-8pm rules

Rosendale Theatre, Kingston - Music Fan Film Series Presents: Ron Delsner Presents at 7pm looks good

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor - Catskill Public Theater Presents: Renegade, an audience-interactive outdoor live production at 7:30pm i’m intrigued

Day & Nite Lounge, Wappingers Falls - Unhinged Speed Dating at 6pm go meet someone special

Tinker Street Tavern, Woodstock - Major Mayhem Karaoke at 8pm always a good time

Athens Cultural Center, Athens - New England Idyls, an inter-disciplinary fine-arts event exploring local history from 6-7:30pm more of this

White Feather Farm, Saugerties - Full Moon Ecstatic Dance from 6:30-8:30pm buck moon

The Red Barn, Hunter - Catskill Mountain Shakespeare present: Romeo & Juliet here’s the whole schedule

The Half Moon, Hudson - Midsummer literary Dance Party to kick off Farm & Flea at 7pm cool cool cool

Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson - Outdoor Movie Night with… JAWS at 8pm dun dun… dun dun… dun dun dun dun

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor - Catskill Public Theater Presents: Woodstock Ripples, a multi-media event at 7:30pm enjoy

West Kill Supply, Kingston - Hawk’s Nest Shop Presents: The Full Moon Honky Tonk Featuring live music and a vintage pop up from 3-9pm drink brookies

Rough Draft, Kingston - Multi-genre local musician Hudson Lorde will be performing from 6:30-8:30pm have fun

Muddy River Taphouse, Oneonta - Vinyl Night at 6pm cheers

Tusten Theatre, Narrowsburg - A Taste Of Fringe, mini-festival of subversive theatre all weekend long take a look

Basilica Hudson, Hudson - Farm & Flea Spring Market from 10am-5pm today and tomorrow

Warren Street, Hudson - Show up and run your fastest mile usain bolt

Thomas Cole, Catskill - Second Saturday: Botanical Still-Life Painting with Museum Educators from 10am-12pm nice

Wild Hudson Valley, Cairo - Guided Mindful Forest Walk from 9:30-11am and again from 3-5pm learn things

Arrowood Farms, Accord - Fundraiser for the dogs from 12-5pm more of this plz

Skate Time, Accord - Misfits Derby Bout from 5-9pm nice

Ashokan Center, Olivebridge - Northern Week BBQ & Dance 2025 who doesn’t love bbq

Catskill Center, Mt. Tremper - Celebrate 10 Years of the Catskills Visitor Center at 1pm to ten more

The Pines, Mt. Tremper - Field Market from 12-5pm oooo

Catskill Fungi, Willow - Mushroom and Plant Foraging Walk and Medicinal Tincture Workshop from 10am-3pm get out there

Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock - Galactic ft. Jelly Joseph at 8pm tix

Byrdcliffe Theater, Woodstock - Teen Angst 25 at 7pm i remember those years

Crawford Field, Hamden - Base Ball’s Bicentennial at 11am sweet

Phoenicia Playhouse, Phoenicia - Flying Cat Music: Robert Thomas and The Sessionmen at 7pm looks fun

Seed Song Farm, Kingston - Nature Connection and Poetry as Liberatory Practice at 9am connect

Catskill Mountain Railroad, Kingston - The Great Train Robbery at 10am all aboard

West Kortright Center, East Meredith - 2025 Garden Tour at 11:30am good stuff

Night School, Athens - Open Mic at 6pm long live night school

Stable Gate Winery, Hudson - A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 2pm details

Impact Concerts, Kingston - Ladysmith Black Mambazo at 8pm tix

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Live music with Cookie Tongue and Troubaor at 8pm details

Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock - Graham Nash performing at 7pm tix

Lost Book Shop, Delhi - Cardigan Dad Story Hour from 4-5pm read more books

Oliver's, Mt. Tremper - Hideaway Comedy: An Evening with David Drake at 7:30pm tix

The Print House, Fleischmanns - Two Year Anniversary at 6pm jello shots