Even as the temperatures drop, winter farmers’ markets throughout the Hudson Valley come alive with hardy produce that warms the soul.
Though it can admittedly feel long, dark, and cold, a Hudson Valley winter can also be wonderful. Red barns strike stunning silhouettes on snow-blanketed farms. Bare trees glisten with coats of hardened ice. Cocktails are enjoyed in front of a crackling, wood-burning fire. And in the coldest months, ponds freeze firmly enough for a little skating before the early sunset. At our local farmers’ markets, winter produce is another reason to love this time of year. Crunchy carrots seem sweeter after the year’s first frost. Bitter, ruffled chicories come in shades of speckled red and cream or green and pearly white. Beets, with their tops still intact, are ready to be roasted or pickled. What will you do with your local haul?
ALBANY COUNTY
The Empire State Plaza Farmers Market
Empire State Plaza Indoor Concourse Empire State Plaza, Hudson Nov–Apr, Wed, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. empirestateplaza.ny.gov/empire-state-plaza-farmers-market
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Hudson Indoor Farmers Market
The Elks Lodge 201 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson Dates TBD, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. hudsonfarmersmarketny.com
DUTCHESS COUNTY
Amenia Farmers Market
Amenia Town Hall 4988 NY-22, Amenia Nov–Apr, 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ameniafarmersmarket.com
Beacon Farmers Market
Location TBD Year-round, Sun, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. beaconfarmersmarket.org
Millerton Indoor Farmers Market
Millerton Methodist Church 6 Dutchess Ave, Millerton Saturdays through Dec 31, 2023 TBD, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. neccmillerton.org/farmers-market
Hudson Valley Farmers Market
Greig Farm 229 Pitcher Ln, Red Hook Year-round, daily, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. greigfarm.com/hudson-valley-farmers-market
ORANGE COUNTY
Warwick Indoor Farm Market
115 Liberty Corners Rd, Pine Island Year-round, Sun, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Find them on Facebook
PUTNAM COUNTY
Cold Spring Farmers Market
Boscobel House and Gardens 1601 Rte 9D, Garrison Nov 5–April 30, Sat, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. csfarmmarket.org
Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market
Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association 15 Mount Ebo Rd, Brewster Year-round, Sun, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. hudsonvalleyfarmersmarket.org
RENSSELAER COUNTY
Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
The Troy Atrium 4 3rd St, Troy Starting Nov, Sat, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. troymarket.org
ROCKLAND COUNTY
Nyack Winter Farmers Market
Main Street Parking Lot, Nyack Dates TBD 8 a.m.–2 p.m. nyackchamber.org/nyack-farmers-market
For a steady supply of winter produce, herbs, meat, and dairy—consider joining a local CSA! For a complete list of winter (and year-round) CSAs, head to hudsonvalleycsa.org.
ULSTER COUNTY
Kingston Farmers Market
Old Dutch Church 272 Wall St, Kingston Every other Saturday, Dec 3–Apr 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. kingstonfarmersmarket.org
Rosendale Farmers Market
Rosendale Recreation Center 1055 NY-32, Rosendale Dec–Apr, 2nd Sun, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. rosendalefarmersmarketny.com/winter-market
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WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Gossett’s Farmers Market
Gossett Brothers Nursery 1202 Route 35, South Salem Year-round, Sat, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. gossettbrothers.com
Hastings-on-Hudson Winter Farmers Market
Commuter Parking Lot across from Metro-North station 134 Southside Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson Exact dates TBD Sat, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. hastingsfarmersmarket.org
Irvington Winter Farmers Market
Main St. School Auditorium 101 Main St, Irvington Exact dates TBD, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. irvmkt.org
Mamaroneck Winter “Down-to-Earth” Farmers Market
Harbor Island Park Pavillion 1 Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck Exact dates TBD downtoearthmarkets.com
Ossining Winter “Down-to-Earth” Farmers Market
Corner of Spring & Main St, Ossining Year-round, Sat, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. downtoearthmarkets.com
Pleasantville Indoor Farmers Market
Metro North Parking Lot 10 Memorial Plz, Pleasantville Dates and times TBD pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org
