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The Catskills are home to a surprising number of vibrant farmers’ markets.
Popular with locals and visitors, Catskills Farmers’ Markets offer an impressive selection of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal foods, and handcrafted goods — all while promoting the values of sustainability, community, and healthy living.
This list is not just for mountain hikers. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor to the Catskills, exploring these vibrant farmers’ markets is a great way to discover the region’s unique agricultural and artisanal offerings.
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Farmers’ Markets Make a Real Difference
Shopping at Catskills farmers’ markets benefits the region in many ways:
- It Supports the Local Economy: By shopping at Catskills farmers’ markets, you are supporting local farmers and businesses, which in turn helps to strengthen the local economy — which helps to create jobs and keep money within the community.
- It Preserves Farmland: Supporting Catskills farmers also helps to keep local farmland in use and prevent it from being sold for development or other non-agricultural uses — which helps preserve the rural character of the Catskills region.
- It Reduces Environmental Impact: By buying produce at local farmers’ markets, you are reducing the environmental impact associated with long-distance transportation of food — which helps to reduce the carbon footprint of the community and promote sustainable practices.
- It Encourages Healthy Eating: Catskills farmers’ markets offer fresh, healthy, locally-grown produce that is often pesticide-free and non-GMO. By promoting healthy eating habits, farmers’ markets help prevent chronic diseases and help promote overall health and wellness.
- It Fosters Community Spirit: Farmers’ markets bring together people from different backgrounds to foster a sense of community. By shopping at Catskills farmers’ markets, you meet and engage with local farmers, artisans, and other community members — which helps strengthen bonds within the community.
Catskills Farmers’ Markets Help YOU
Shopping at farmers’ markets also benefits you directly. Here are three big ways Catskills farmers’ markets directly improve your health and life…
- Fresh and Local Produce: Farmers’ markets offer fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, which are usually picked just a few hours before being sold — so the produce enjoys peak ripeness and nutrient value.
- Health Benefits: Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has many health benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Shopping at farmers’ markets can make it easier to incorporate fresh produce into your diet.
- Variety and Seasonal Produce: Farmers’ markets offer a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that may not be available in supermarkets. Additionally, the produce sold at farmers’ markets is seasonal, which means that you can only buy it during its natural growing season.
The Best Catskills Farmers’ Markets
One of the best ways to experience The Catskills is by visiting some the many vibrant farmers’ markets in the area. From locally-grown produce and artisanal foods to handcrafted goods and live music, these markets offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the region’s community and culture.
Below, I’ve compiled a list of some of the top farmers’ markets in the Catskills, each offering its own unique atmosphere and selection of products. Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, these markets are a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the best of the Catskills’ local agriculture and artisanal goods.
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Phoenicia Farmers’ Market
Open year round.
Indoor Winter Market 2023 is Sundays / noon – 4pm at the Pine Hill Community Center.
Founded in 2021, Phoenicia Farmers Market is a volunteer-led movement to increase access to locally-grown foods in the Town of Shandaken. We bring together local farms, artisanal makers, full-time residents, and seasonal visitors to a weekly market to shop, learn, gather, and compost.
Get up-to-date info from their Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Woodstock Farmers’ Market
Winter: Bi-weekly on Saturdays.
Spring, Summer Fall: Wednesdays.
Offers fresh organic produce, local meats, specialty and everyday grocery products, coffee and espresso, baked goods, prepared foods, and more.
Get up-to-date info from their website, Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Kingston Farmers’ Market
Winter: Bi-weekly on Saturdays.
Spring, Summer Fall: Weekly on Saturdays.
The Kingston Farmers Market was founded in 2000 by the Kingston Uptown Business Association. The original goal was to draw people to Uptown Kingston on Saturdays. Over time, we’ve evolved into more; we’re fostering a sense of community, where people come together to shop, talk and learn.
Get up-to-date info from their website, Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Catskill Farmers’ Market
Sundays May-October at 145 Water Street, Catskill, NY 12414.
The Catskills Farmers’ Market provides village, town, and county residents and visitors with fresh, high quality products and thoughtfully crafted artisanal goods that are grown, raised, produced and made by local farmers and artisans — in an inclusive environment where all community members are welcomed and have equal access to and education around food.
Get up-to-date info from their website, Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Pakatakan Round Barn
Saturdays, year-round.
Since its inception in 1991, the market has consistently been a popular shopping and socializing spot for locals residents, weekenders and even celebrities from near and far. Items offered include: pasture-raised meats, trout, cheeses, breads as well as bedding plants for your garden and patio. The market is a great place to enjoy breakfast or brunch, as there are many food vendors and picnic tables.
Get up-to-date info from their website and Facebook account.
Delhi Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays, year-round.
The Delhi Farmers’ Market has a wide variety of delicious offerings to help you stay on track with eating better. There is also some equally delectable sweet things too if that is more your style!
Get up-to-date info from their Facebook account.
Birdsong Farm Farmers’ Market
Mid-May until late September, every Saturday from 10am – 2pm.
Weekly vendors include Bakers Grimm, Elsewhere Farm, Second Chance Farm, Brookside Farm and Maple, and Twin Ponds Farm. In addition, other farmers, crafters, and organizations join the fun on a pop-up basis. During the market, visitors are welcome to stroll the gardens.
Get up-to-date info from their website, and their Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Hobart Farmers’ Market
June-September, Friday evenings, 4pm – 7pm.
Located at 101 Maple Avenue, Hobart, NY 13788.
The Hobart Farmers’ Market is a community-based marketplace that provides the best in local food in the Northwest Catskill region.
Get up-to-date info from their website and Facebook account.
Callicoon Farmers’ Market
Sundays, year-round.
Sullivan County’s largest year-round farmers’ market. At the Callicoon Farmers’ Market, you will find many farms in addition to food producers and artisans offering wine, hard cider, pasta, condiments, prepared foods, baked goods, ice cream, jam, honey, maple syrup, herbal tea blends, skin care products, pottery, woodwork and much more.
Get up-to-date info from their website, Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Lexington Farmers’ Market
Summer only: bi-weekly on Saturdays.
This market runs every other Saturday, rain or shine, from May-Oct from 10am-1pm. Vegetables, fruit, protein, cheese maple syrup, soaps, potions, woolens and more! It’s at 3542 Route 42, Lexington, New York.
Get up-to-date info from their Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Barryville Farmers’ Market
Saturdays in summer only.
At our market, you buy directly from the person who grew it or made it—they can tell you how best to cook, use and enjoy it. Your support contributes directly to the local economy and ensures the future of a strong regional food system that includes small farms.
Get up-to-date info from their website, Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Rosendale Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday, June-October, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The Rosendale Farmers’ Market enriches and unifies our community by creating welcoming environments to access affordable regionally grown produce, arts, crafts, and local products. RFM supports farmers, artisans and other family-owned business entrepreneurs. We encourage partnerships among vendors and the educational and business communities.
Get up-to-date info from their website, Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Stone Ridge Farmers’ & Makers’ Market
Every Sunday, late May through mid-December.
The Stone Ridge Farmers’ & Makers’ Market is a weekly market held on Sundays at Stone Ridge Orchard to showcase a variety of vendors and their unique selection of handcrafted and farm fresh products that highlight the very best of the Hudson Valley.
Get up-to-date info from their website.
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