5th
Fabulous wares from talented Hudson Valley artisans will be showcased at Crafts on John Street the first Saturday of the Kingston Farmers’ Market. Unique and one-of-a-kind items are featured at this creative and artistic venue. In conjunction with Kingston’s Time Festival, our Storytelling Series begins with Native American male drummers called The Cloud Breakers Society perform for Market guests. The Native American singing troupe, The Red Feather Singers, will also be appearing, as will Native American dancers while they weave their history and storytelling into their performances.

12th
Our Healthy Eating Series begins with Sensational Strawberries. Join nutritionist, Holly Shelowitz, as she showcases delicious dishes that highlight the strawberries we look forward to each year.

19th
Crafts on John Street is back for the third Saturday of month. Again, talented Hudson Valley artisans will delight you with their creativity and stylish wares. Award winning storyteller and author Jack Maguire will be telling tales as our Storytelling series continues. Children of all ages will be transported to new places as they listen to the stories he tells.
Sponsor: Rondout Valley Growers Association

26th
Our Healthy Eating Series continues with Delicious Dressings for your beautiful salads. Watch and learn as our chef demonstration shows how to dress up your salad with locally grown ingredients. See how to make delicious dressings for your beautiful sides. Learn how to “dress” it up and take it out! Sign up continues for Operation Frontline, a program of Share Our Strength, funded in part by ConAgra Foods and brought to the Hudson Valley by the Queen’s Galley beginning the week of July 3rd. The chef for Operation Frontline this year will be Analisa LaPietra. This accomplished chef hails from Boston but will be lending her talents during her brief stay in the Hudson Valley. Don’t forget, class size is limited. Please contact Lisa Rowdycz at (845)802-6931 for more information.

As always, the numerous vendors will be at the Kingston Farmers’ Market with organic and natural fare such as fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses, breads and baked goods, honey, fresh cut flowers and so much more. There’s something for everyone. From farm to table, taste why buying fresh and local truly does make a difference.

 

July

3rd
Berries Da’ Bomb
Celebrate what’s berry, berry good in life at The Kingston Farmers’ Market with these seasonal sweets & treats! Crafts on John Street return with incredible wares from talented Hudson Valley artisans. Jewelry, all natural, hand-made skin care products, hand-spun goods and glass art are just some of the items to delight your senses. Operation Frontline begins their six week child and parent, healthy choices in cooking series. Pre-registration is a must.

10th
Corn Roast
There’s nothing corny about locally grown, sweet corn. The Hudson Valley is famous for it. One taste & you’ll know why! The Healthy Eating Series focuses on bountiful, beautiful blueberries. As always, chef demonstrations and free tasters ensue. Operation Frontline continues.
Sponsors: Bop to Tottom & Columbia Beauty Supply

17th
Tell Me About It
The Storytelling Series continues at the Kingston Farmers’ Market on Saturday July 17th with Joe Peck, farm humorist and accomplished writer. Come hear why the cows are giggling! Crafts on John Street are back once again with the wares of talented Hudson Valley artisans. From salt-glazed stoneware to sweet-smelling earrings, these original artists make it easy to support the local economy.Operation Frontline continues.

24th
In a Pickle
Making your own pickles the natural way, is our chef demonstration complete with noshes. This is one example of when it’s good to be in a pickle!
Sponsor: Tonner Doll Company
Corn Roasting Again
The first was so good we decided to do it again as there’s nothing corny about locally grown, sweet corn. The Hudson Valley is famous for it. One taste & you’ll know why! Come get a taste for a Buck an Ear from 11-1pm or until the corn is gone.
The Healthy Eating Series continues at the Kingston Farmers’ Market Saturday July 24th. Operation Frontline continues.
Sponsors: Bop to Tottom & Columbia Beauty Supply

31st
Senior’s Day
The young at heart are the focus of the Kingston Farmers’ Market today. The Ulster County Office of the Aging will have a booth to discuss the Healthy Ulster Seniors’ Program. They will also be conducting blood pressure and glucose screenings. Information will be distributed regarding programs and services for seniors. Operation Frontline continues. The crops are in. Come and buy the freshest fare the Hudson Valley has to offer, all in one historic setting.
Sponsor: RUPCO

back to top

August

7th
Healthy Eating Series Continues
Simple meals are the focus of The Healthy Eating Series this week. Join chef and nutritionist Noel Conklin as she prepares manageable meals in minutes with fresh ingredients found from the local vendors at the Kingston Farmers’ Market. Easy eating is the key to more play and less prep. Crafts on John Street returns with the creative wares of talented Hudson Valley artisans. The Bloodmobile will be at the Market this weekend encouraging you to donate blood and help save local lives. Your healthy lifestyle begins right here.

14th
Kid’s Day
It’s Kid’s Day this Saturday at the Kingston Farmers’ Market. Activities for the young and young at heart are on schedule for the day. Children of all ages will be thrilled as the Storytelling Series continues with actress and storyteller Janet Carter. The Healthy Eating Series continues this week with Nutrition Program Educator, Janie Greenwald, from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Join her as she prepares easy and nutritious recipes using juicy peaches, fresh nectarines and succulent plums. Your healthy lifestyle begins right here.
Sponsor: Theresa & Co.

21st
Glorious Greens
Spend the morning at the Kingston Farmers’ Market with the Chambers Elementary School Garden Club. Garden Club members will discuss how the students chose the plants for their differing “flavors” in their garden beds at school. The themed beds include a soup bed, pizza bed, salad bed and medicinal bed; and they’ve added a butterfly garden. Find out how these students raised the money for their project as well as the awareness in the surrounding community. Students will demonstrate how to make pesto as well as serve sliced veggies for tasting. The Healthy Eating Series continues this week with nutritionist Jennifer McKinley. Glorious greens highlighted by a kale salad will be the chef demonstration. Crafts on John Street returns this weekend with wonderful wares from talented Hudson Valley artisans. Sign up for Operation Frontline, a program of Share Our Strength, funded in part by ConAgra Foods and brought to the Hudson Valley by the Queen’s Galley. This free series about healthy choices in cooking and eating is for kids ages 6 - 12 and their parents or guardians. It is held weekly at the Kingston Farmers’ Market and begins in September. Pre-registration is a must. Please contact Lisa Rowdycz at (845)802-6931 for more information. Your guide to good living starts here.

28th
Tomato Festival
This Saturday, meet City of Kingston Historian, Edwin M. Ford, who will be signing his latest book, “Street Whys: Anecdotes and Lore of Kingston, New York.” The book has been compiled from more than a half century of his research. The Tomato Festival is also happening this weekend at the Kingston Farmers’ Market. Come sample the different varieties of tomatoes and learn the secrets farmers and chefs have long known. The Storytelling Series continues this weekend with award-winning storyteller and author Kate Dudding, a storyteller who combines the intensity of a one-person play with the intimacy of a conversation. This event is not to be missed. Sign up continues for Operation Frontline, a program of Share Our Strength, funded in part by ConAgra Foods and brought to the Hudson Valley by the Queen’s Galley. This free series about healthy choices in cooking and eating is for kids ages 6 - 12 and their parents or guardians. It will be held weekly beginning in September. Pre-registration is a must. Please contact Lisa Rowdycz at (845)802-6931 for more information.
Sponsor: Dr Joseph Cohen, Optometrist

 

September

4th
No Reason to be Sour
The Healthy Eating Series continues this Saturday, September 4th, at the Kingston Farmers’ Market. Join chef/nutritionist Noel Conklin as she prepares sauerkraut, the natural way. Crafts on John Street will be at the Market this weekend with wonderful wares from talented Hudson Valley artisans. From glazed stoneware and handcrafted jewelry, to handmade soap, glass art and more. Representatives from the Forsyth Nature Center will be on hand with information, fun and some special guests. Sign up continues for Operation Frontline, a program of Share Our Strength, funded in part by ConAgra Foods and brought to the Hudson Valley by the Queen's Galley. This free series about healthy choices in cooking and eating is for kids ages 6 - 12 and their parents or guardians. It will be held weekly at the Kingston Farmers' Market beginning in September. Pre-registration is a must. Please contact Jeanine Lindhorst at (845) 417-8891 or email nokidhungry@gmail.com for more information. The Bloodmobile will also be at the Market this weekend with a goal of just 35 donations. Give blood and save a life.

11th
Tell Me About It
This Saturday September 11th, the Storytelling Series continues at the Kingston Farmers? Market! Join Maggie Whelan, Linda Fay and Faye Zemgulis as they weave tales sure to entertain children of all ages. Operation Frontline continues.

18th
Great Grains Batman!
Saturday September 18th, we feel great about grains at the Kingston Farmers? Market. Join nutritionist Jennifer McKinley for our chef demonstration in the Healthy Eating Series and discover her secret to grains. Crafts on John Street will be at the Market this weekend with wonderful wares from talented Hudson Valley artisans. Operation Frontline continues.

25th
Mmm Mmm Good
Autumn Soups are the focus of the Healthy Eating Series at the Kingston Farmers? Market on Saturday September 25th. The harvest has begun and the rewards are bountiful. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for our chef demonstration and learn how to make a heartwarming, health-happy, soul-satisfying autumn soup. Operation Frontline continues.

October

23rd
Fall Festival
Celebrate the bounty of the season’s harvest with food and activities guaranteed to take the chill off.
Sponsor: Wells Fargo

back to top

Ongoing

Crafts on John Street
Talented Hudson Valley artisans will delight you with their creativity and stylish wares on the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s of each month
May 29th,
June 5th, 19th,
July 3rd, 17th,
August 7th, 21st,
Sept 4th, 18th,
Oct 2nd, Oct 16th,
Nov 6th, 20th

Healthy Eating Series
15 weeks of glorious healthy food from the market and ways to prepare it.

June 12th – Sensational Strawberries (Sponsor: Davenport Farm)
June 26th – Delicious Salad Dressings (Sponsor: Jay Halpern CPA & Gregory Newham LTD)
July 10th – Bountiful Beautiful Blueberries (Sponsor: Maynard Farm)
July 24th – Make your own Pickles (Sponsor: Tonnor Doll Company)
August 7th – Simple Meals from the Market (Sponsor: Haynes Llewelyn & Gary Swenson)
August 14th – Peaches, Nectarines & Plums (Sponsor: Wright Farm)
August 21st – Glorious Greens
Sept 4th – Make your own Sauerkraut (Sponsor: Fleishers & Schneiders Jewelry)
Sept 18th – Great Grains!
Sept 25th – Autumn Soups (Sponsor: Hayes Clements)
Oct 9th – Greens Glorious Greens (Sponsor: Migliorelli Farm)
Oct 16th – Sweet Sensations
Oct 23rd – Store It! Ways to preserve the market for the winter
Nov 13th – One Pot Meals
Nov 20th – Thanksgiving Dishes