7 markets & events in Columbia County, New York.
Seasonal Friday evening farmers market in the Village of Chatham, held at 248 State Route 295. Features fresh local produce, baked goods, local meats, specialty foods, and artisan items from Columbia County and surrounding farms. A beloved end-of-week community gathering in one of the region's most charming small villages, running from late May through early October.
Seasonal Saturday farmers market nestled in the green pastures of Roeliff Jansen Park in Hillsdale, running May through November — one of Columbia County's longest market seasons. Features a warm and welcoming indoor-outdoor marketplace with locally grown vegetables, organic produce, artisan cheeses, maple products, mushrooms, beeswax candles, jams, cut flowers, and prepared foods. Vendor roster includes farms using organic and regenerative practices throughout the eastern Columbia County Taconic foothills.
Seasonal Saturday morning farmers market at Palatine Park in Germantown, running May through October. Features farm-fresh foods, meats, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, pottery, art and crafts, and live music. Dog-friendly. A welcoming community market drawing producers from across Columbia and Dutchess counties along the Hudson River.
Free annual festival celebrating agriculture, ecology, education, art, and community at Hawthorne Valley Farm in Ghent. 25+ years running. Features local food, farm activities, educational programs, music, and artisan vendors. hawthornevalley.org
One of the longest-running farmers markets in the region - 29 years strong. Rain or shine, year-round. Fresh seasonal produce and products from local growers and makers. Indoor winter market at Elks Lodge #787 at 201 Harry Howard Ave. hudsonfarmersmarketny.org
Seasonal Thursday evening farmers market at 7th Street Park in Hudson, running May through October. A mid-week companion to the Hudson Saturday Farmers Market, offering local produce, prepared foods, and artisan goods in an accessible city park setting. Part of the Hudson Farmers Market's commitment to SNAP/EBT access and food equity in Columbia County, where over 11% of residents face food insecurity.
Seasonal farmers market on the Kinderhook Village Green. Local produce, farm products, and artisan goods every Saturday morning May through October.