by Bethany Dixon | Oct 18, 2018 | Uncategorized, What's In Season
We’ve got what you need for your favorite fall baked goods, dinners and more!
Fall Harvest has arrived! But the mild fall weather means there are still lots of your summer favorites as well.
Pick up some pumpkins and gourds make your home look festive!
And don’t forget those beautiful fall bouquets!
It’s the perfect weather for cozy roast dinners.
Our vendors have meats and vegetables perfect for dinners at home.
Maybe a peach cobbler? Pick up some delicious peaches at the market while you can!
Specials from our vendors:
Hope Valley Farm: Red & green lettuce, salad mix, beets w/tops, few tomatoes, kale, celery, white & red potatoes, red & yellow onions, garlic, winter squashes, poblano peppers, hot peppers, pickled garlic scapes, pesto, pan ready brussel sprouts, swiss chard, & more
Hudson Valley Hand-Cut Scones: This week at the market we’ll have Lemon, Cranberry Orange, Chocolate , Maple Walnut and Savory Cheddar Chive.
Mariaville Farm: Fresh never frozen chicken, whole and parts, last chance of the season for fresh. Black Angus beef, Berkshire pork. Fresh eggs from our free roaming hens.
Maynard Farms: The dipping temperatures are helping it feel like fall! So are the amazing apples being harvested at Maynard Farms! This week we will be adding Golden Delicious to our already abundant apple line up! We’ll have all your favorites like Honey Crisp, Gala, Fuji, Macoun, Pink Lady, Empire, MacIntosh, Granny Smith, Evercrisp, Red Delicious and Cortland. Or try one of our unusual or heirloom varieties – Jonathan, Northern Spy, Ida Red, Jonagold, Mutsu, Blondee, Bramley’s Seedling, Wine Crisp, Stayman Winesap or Esopus Spitzenburgh. Something for everyone! Fresh pressed Apple Cider is a true taste of fall, as are our delicious pears! Crunchy Bosc or smooth and sweet Bartlett and Magness – it’s up to you!! Grapes are always a pleaser – Concord, Jupiter and Mars will be at markets this weekend. If you’re like us, you can’t let go of summer just yet – we will have delicious Yellow and White Peaches and Nectarines. We’ll also have lots of flavorful plums to choose from – Big Red Plums, Flavor Rich, and Italian Prune Plums. Sweet, juicy and delicious!! Don’t forget your veggies! How about tender, delicious beans – Green, Wax, Flat, and yes, Marvel of Venice and Dragon’s Tongue – the choices!!! Try our sweet peppers in an array of fall colors – yellow, red, orange, purple and chocolate brown – crispy raw or delicious in chili or soups! Eggplant Parmesan, anyone? Heirloom eggplant in beautiful shades of purple and white are just perfect for your delicious dish. Zucchini, summer squash, curly kale, tuscan kale, rainbow chard and garlic will also be available. We’ll have beautiful cauliflower in purple, orange and white and broccoli – extra delicious tossed with olive oil, fresh garlic and roasted!! There’s not much better to remind you of summer than a fresh picked heirloom tomato – stop by and see our beautiful selection of colorful slicing and cherry tomatoes – from sweet as sugar to more savory. All will all be available at the markets this weekend! That’s a mouthful – literally! We look forward to seeing you!
On the Market Stage:
10 – 12 CAC(formerly Craic Agus Ceol) — C.A.C. is for “Craic Agus Ceol”, which means “fun and music” in Irish Gaelic. What better name for a band that is all about combining fun and music.CAC is a band focusing on Irish, Americana and some country, bluegrass style music.
12 – 2 90 Years Running — Focusing mainly on roots music, 40’s &50′ music. classic rock and folk, stop by and feel some nostalgia.
Stop by the Kid’s Table for Crafts and Fun!
We’ll be making paper bag owls and other raptor related crafts!
Community Table
Local Expert
Whispering Willows Wild Care: Whispering Willow Wild Care is an educational non-profit that was built on the passions and kind heart of Joyce Perry. Perry and her dedicated volunteers have been assisting wildlife for the last 17 years. Because of the vast combination of training, experience and resources, each animal that comes to the center is given the best chance of rehabilitation and if possible – release into the wild.
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Music supported in part by a grant from Schenectady County.
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by MaryJane Shave | Oct 14, 2018 | Community, Events, News
Schenectady Greenmarket
10th Anniversay Harvest Dinner
Thursday, November 8, 2018
5:30 – 8:30 pm
River Stone Manor, Scotia
A culinary celebration of locally grown fare | live music | laughter
Music by Keith Pray
Guest Speaker Jeff Buell of “Do The Next Good Thing” and Sequence Development
Please reserve a seat at the table. If you can’t attend, kindly show us you’re with us in spirit.
$60 per person
RSVP by mail or purchase your tickets on line:
“A cooperative spirit enjoys a better harvest.”
~ T.F. Hodge
This event is sponsored in part by:
Art work by Mary Ann van Alstyne. The “Schenectady and Me” community arts project engages community members in creating small collages depicting an image, realistic or abstract, of someting they love about Schenectady. The longterm plan is to create ceramic tile sculptural benches throughout the city. For more information or to donte to the project contact createcommunitystudios@gmail.con and mention Schenectady and Me.
by MaryJane Shave | Oct 11, 2018 | Community, Events, Uncategorized, What's In Season
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkins, Pears…
All your favorite fall fruits & veggies are here, along with tons of other delicious treats!
Fall Harvest has arrived! But the mild fall weather means there are still lots of your summer favorites as well.
Pick up some pumpkins and gourds make your home look festive!
And don’t forget those beautiful fall bouquets!
Time for an apple pie?
Our farmers have plenty of apples!
Maybe some delicious squash?
There will be lots to choose from! 
Specials from our vendors:
Electric City Roasters: will have a limited quantity of our new Holiday Blend, Feestdagen! A nod to Schenectady’s Dutch roots, it’s our version of the original Mokha Java.
Healthy Gourmet Kitchen: Soup season has officially begun! Our mixes are great for a quick, healthy, delicious meal and many can be made in the slow cooker or instant pot.
Hudson Valley Hand-cut Scones: New! Seasonal Maple Walnut Scones. Special for all flavors: Half dozen $16.
Maynard Farms: Visit Maynard Farms at the Farmer’s Market to see our beautiful selection of fruits and veggies. The mild weather has helped our new plantings of beans, zucchini, summer squash and peas to thrive. What a treat to have such tasty, tender veggies this time of year. It is Fall, though, and the Apple harvest is in full swing! The crew at Maynard Farms is working extra hard picking lots of new, fresh apples. Wine Crisp, Cameo, Granny Smith, Braeburn, and yes, Evercrisp will join our already impressive selection of delicious apples. We’ve got your favorites like Honey Crisp, Gala, Fuji, Macoun, Pink Lady, Empire, MacIntosh, Red Delicious and Cortland. Or try one of our unusual or heirloom varieties – Jonathan, Northern Spy, Ida Red, Jonagold, Mutsu, Blondee, Bramley’s Seedling, Staymen Winesap or Esopus Spitzenburgh. Something for everyone! Fresh pressed Apple Cider is a true taste of fall and a perfect treat, as are our delicious pears! Crunchy Bosc or smooth and sweet Bartlett and Magness – it’s up to you!! Grapes are always a pleaser – Concord, Mars, Jupiter and Marquis will be at markets this weekend. If you’re like us, you can’t let go of summer just yet – we will have delicious Yellow and White Peaches and Nectarines. We’ll also have lots of flavorful plums to choose from – Big Red Plums, Flavor Rich, and Italian Prune Plums, juicy and delicious!! Don’t forget your veggies! We’ll have colorful cauliflower, delicious broccoli, sweet and hot peppers, cabbage and garlic. Our Heirloom eggplant in beautiful shades of purple and white are just perfect for your delicious homemade dish. Generous bunches of tender and sweet Curly Kale, Tuscan Kale and Swiss Chard will all be at the markets!! There’s not much better to remind you of summer than a fresh picked heirloom tomato – stop by and see our beautiful selection of colorful slicing and cherry tomatoes – from sweet as sugar to more savory. All will all be available at the markets this weekend! That’s a mouthful – literally!!! Look forward to seeing you!
On the Market Stage:
10 – 12 South Allen — A market favorite is back for acoustic fun, soft rock, classic all mixed together for some “Mighty Fine Music.”
12 – 2 Martin Wakesburg — Singer/songwritter acoustic guitar.
Stop by the Kid’s Table for Crafts and Fun!
The Glenville YMCA will be at the market to help with fun crafts! Stop by and check it out!
Community Table
Working Group on Girls will be at market with information about their important work for girls in Schenectady.
Local Expert
Schenectady City Council will be at market; talk with your local government representatives.
What’s Fresh is brought to you in part by Blue Shield of Northeastern New York.
Music supported in part by a grant from Schenectady County.
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by Bethany Dixon | Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Fall has arrived!
Come to the market and stock up on your autumn favorites!
Fall Harvest has arrived! Come down to the market and get inspired to make fall feasts!
Apples, grapes, pears and plums all work beautifully in autumnal recipes.
Of course there will be eggs, dairy and wonderful prepared meals for when you don’t feel like cooking!
Doesn’t fall make you crave apples?
Our farmers have plenty! Pick some up!
Specials from our Vendors:
Capital Native Plants – Fall is a great time for planting perennials. Moisture and cool temperatures will bring flowers next year. This is our last week.
Mariaville Farm – Farm fresh eggs, our chickens are always free roaming. Berkshire pork, Black Angus beef, Grass fed lamb and fresh never frozen Pasture raised Chicken.
Maynard Farms – September may be coming to an end, but nothing is slowing down here at Maynard Farms! We are in the prime of our growing season. Summer fruits are still being picked and the apple crop is readying for harvest. It’s the perfect time to “pear” summer and fall fruits and veggies to complete your meals. Peaches, nectarines and plums to apples, pears and grapes, we’ve got you covered! Juicy yellow and white nectarines and peaches are sweet and delicious. Lots of flavorful plums will be available to choose from – Purple Heart, Elephant Heart, Big Red Plums, Flavor Rich, Bluebird Italian Prune Plums and Black Plums. Bartlett, Bosc, Seckle, Spartlett and Magness pears offer great variation in texture and flavor. Lots of fresh picked apples – tart to tangy to sweet – Jonathan, Zestar, McIntosh, Autumn Crisp, Honey Crisp, Fuji, Gala, Blondee and Ginger Gold. New this week are Jonagold, Esopus Spitzenburg and Macoun! Something for everyone! Fragrant and flavorful grapes are just delicious – Concord, Mars, Faith, Marquis and Jupiter. Don’t forget your veggies! We’ll have delicious and colorful sweet peppers in yellow, red, orange, purple and chocolate brown, heirloom eggplant in beautiful shades of purple, zucchini, summer squash, kirbies, cucumbers and garlic. Don’t forget the greens – generous bunches of Curly Kale and Swiss Chard will all be at the markets!! There’s not much better to remind you of summer than a fresh picked heirloom tomato – stop by and see our beautiful selection of colorful slicing and cherry tomatoes – from sweet as sugar to more savory. All will all be available at the markets this weekend! All will all be available at the markets this weekend! That’s a mouthful – literally!!! Look forward to seeing you!
Taj Mahal Restaurant – Vegan and protein rich patties for $2.00 each. Also gluten free.
Ulster Soaps – We will have a fresh batch of our limited seasonal Cinnamon Clove with dried orange peel soap available this Sunday. Also in stock are nourishing bath bombs and rich body butters to keep your skin soft and hydrated.
Stop by the Kid’s Table for Crafts and Fun!
The Glenville Y will be at the market to help with fun crafts! Stop by and check it out!
Local Expert
Jen Sternfeld will be at the Fresh Taste Table this week making Green Tomato Chutney — Featuring tomatoes from Lovin’ Mama! Stop by and get a sample and learn the recipe!
Community Table
Friends of the Library will be at the market this week. Stop by and learn about the work they do for the Schenectady Public Library.
Schenectady Foundation will be talking about foundation grants this week. Come by and learn more.
What’s Fresh is brought to you in part by Blue Shield of Northeastern New York.
by MaryJane Shave | Sep 20, 2018 | Community, Events, Uncategorized, What's In Season
Harvest season is in full swing.
Fall is in the air!
The cooler weather makes us feel like cooking!
Luckily the best of summer and the best of fall harvests are all available at the market!
Come stock up on your favorites!
Fantastic fall fruits have arrived!
Don’t forget to pick some up for your lunch!
We still have lots of your summer favorites. 
Specials from our vendors:
Music on our stage this Sunday:
10 – 12 Ron Gordon with Traditional music on guitar, uke and banjo.
12 – 2 The Golden Standard Jazz, Pop Broadway!
Stop by the Kid’s Table for Crafts and Fun!
Come work on an art project with our great volunteers. This week we’ll be working on corn art!
Local Expert
The Schenectady Foundation What’s Your Idea for Improving Your Community?
Schenectady’s Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge is The Schenectady Foundation’s new grant program, intended to help make Schenectady’s neighborhoods stronger, healthier, safer, greener and more sustainable. The Challenge empowers citizens to come forward with their best ideas for improving their community — and then, to actually make them happen! Along the way, neighborhood leadership is strengthened, and more people become involved in the resurgence of their community.
Other cities have been very successful with this model of citizen engagement. Why not Schenectady?
Community Table
Mildred Elley has been educating the greater Capital District in career-focused programs for over 100 years. Mildred Elley provides quality career education and technical training in over 20 degree and certificate. Mildred Elley strives to afford students quality placement opportunities and instill in all of our graduates a desire for lifelong education and learning.
Music supported in part by a grant from Schenectady County.
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by Bethany Dixon | Sep 6, 2018 | What's In Season
It’s the peak of the season for some of our favorites.
It May be Back to School but it Still Feels Like Summer!
Get Your Favorites for School Lunches!
Our vendors have: Apricots, Brussels Sprouts, Corn, Grapes, Plums and Tomatoes and so much more.
Come stock up on your favorites and find great items for school lunches!
Crisp Apples Are At the Market!
Grab an Apple for the Teacher!
The last days of summer are full of juicy Apricots and Nectarines 
More from our vendors:
Bouchard Farms: We’ve got Brussel Sprouts!! Come try local and delicious Brussel Sprouts! Perfect for fall dinners!
Maynard Farms: It’s back to school time and Maynard Farms has lots of healthy and delicious snack and lunch box ideas! Let’s start with Grapes – they are always a pleaser – Seedless Vanessa Red, Gratitude, Faith, Joy and Traditional Concord will be at markets this weekend! Yellow and White Peaches and Yellow and White Nectarines are always a favorite. Plums taste like summer – Alderman, Elephant Heart, Black, Big Red, Shiro and new this week – Flavor Grenade and Bluebird Italian Prune Plums! We are picking new varieties of apples almost everyday – Gala, McIntosh, Blondee, Kindercrisp, Zestar and Ginger Gold! We’ll also have our sweet Fuji, Golden Delicious, Empire, Gala, Macoun and Red Delicious – and tangy to tart Mutsu, Pink Lady and Stayman Winesap…all are delicious, you cannot go wrong! Fresh pressed apple cider is always a welcomed treat! Red and Green Bartlett pears are smooth and sweet. If veggies are more your style, you can choose from colorful sweet peppers in yellow, red, orange, purple and green, heirloom eggplant in beautiful shades of purple and white, zucchini, summer squash, kirbies, cucumbers, garlic, cauliflower and broccoli. Heirloom tomatoes are at their peak – all colors and flavors of slicing tomatoes – sweet or savory – and sweet as sugar cherry tomatoes – how will you choose?? Don’t forget the greens – generous bunches of Dino Kale, Curly Kale and Swiss Chard will all be at the markets!! That’s a mouthful – literally!!! Look forward to seeing you!
Tanager is on our market stage!
The musical group Tanager is dedicated to the performance and interpretation of traditional jazz from the 1920’s and 30’s. The group consists of five professional musicians/teachers from the Albany area: Megan Gebert Wilson (vocals), Scott Vorwald (clarinet & saxophone), Andrew Mollica (guitar), Bill Hoeprich (bass) and Ben Rau (drums).
Local Expert
Schenectady City Council will be at the market to answer your questions. Stop by and say hello!
Stop by the Kid’s Table Crafts and Fun!
Come work on an art project with our great volunteers! This week we’ll be making butterfly crafts!
Community Table
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region will be at the market this weekend. Stop by and find out how you can get involved.
Community Table
Friends of the Greenhouses, Central Park will have a community table this weekend. Come and learn more!
by MaryJane Shave | Aug 30, 2018 | Events, Uncategorized, What's In Season
It’s the peak of the season for some of our favorites.
Labor day weekkend is here!
What’s your Labor day celebration favorite?
Steak? Corn? Tomatoes? Burgers? Lasagna? Dessert?
You can get all that and more at Schenectady Greenmarket!
The harvest season is here!
Is there anything tastier than a cherry tomato?
September means apples! 
More from our vendors:
Mariaville Farm: Fresh never frozen Chicken whole and parts. Fresh eggs from our free roaming hens. Berkshire pork and Black Angus beef. Grass fed Lamb.
Maynard Farms: Happy Labor Day! Celebrate Labor Day with the fruits – and vegetables – of our labor!! Maynard Farms will have lots of fresh and delicious fruit and vegetables to help complete your Labor Day celebration at the market this weekend. Yellow and White Peaches and Yellow and White Nectarines are juicy and tasty! Lots of flavorful plums will be available to choose from – Shiro, Purple Heart, Elephant Heart, Galaxy, Plum D, Red Heart, Alderman, Black Plums and Yum Yum. Blueberries and table Grapes are plump and delicious. We are picking new varieties of apples almost everyday – Gala and Blondee will join our other new season apples -Kindercrisp, Zestar, Ruby Mac and Ginger Gold! We’ll also have our sweet Fuji, Golden Delicious, Empire, Gala, Macoun and Red Delicious – and tangy to tart Mutsu, Pink Lady, Stayman Winesap and Braeburn…all are delicious, you cannot go wrong! Our fresh pressed Apple Cider is always a welcomed treat – and back this week by popular demand – PINK LADY APPLE CIDER!! Red and Green Bartlett pears are smooth and sweet. Don’t forget about the veggies – colorful sweet peppers in yellow, red, orange, purple and green, heirloom eggplant in beautiful shades of purple and white, zucchini, summer squash, kirbies, cucumbers, garlic, cauliflower and broccoli. Make sure you check our our award winning Heirloom Tomatoes! They are at their peak – come see our beautiful array of colors and flavors of slicing tomatoes – sweet or savory – and sweet as sugar cherry tomatoes – how will you choose?? Don’t forget the greens – generous bunches of Dino Kale, Curly Kale and Swiss Chard will all be at the markets!! That’s a mouthful – literally!!! Look forward to seeing you!
Rockets Canine Cookies: We will be at the market with dog treats, doggy shampoo, paw balm and kitty treats. See you then!!
Taj Mahal Restaurant: Veggie Pattie made from lentils and spinach. Good source of protein. It is vegan and gluten free. A healthy two-dollar snack while you stroll, scroll and survey the market…..
Kick up the dust!
10:00-12:00
Rick and Marilyn will performing Marilyn’s original songs along with classic folk and rock.
12:00-2:00
Enjoy a bit of the blues with Agape Blues Company.
Working Group on Girls, supporting girls in our community!
This week at our Local Expert Table, find out more about what this great organization does to inspire young women in Schenectady.
Stop by the Kid’s Table Crafts and Fun!
Come work on an art project with our great volunteers
Community Table
Schenectady Day Nursery will be at market with tickets to their annual BBQ to support their children’s programs.
Community Table
Capital Region St Jude Walk/Run will be at market. Sign up and join the walk to support St Jude Childrens Research Hospital on September 22nd.
by MaryJane Shave | Aug 27, 2018 | Community, Events, News, Uncategorized
And the winners of this years Tomato Tasting are:
1st Pace – Purple Cherokee from Maynard Farms
2nd Place – Mountain Magic from Cornell Farm
3rd Place – Striped German from Lovin’ Mama Farm
4th Place – Valencia from Lovin’ Mama Farm
5th Place – Mr Stripey from Maynard Farm
Thanks to the farmers for growing and sharing all the great tomatoes and to all of the folks that helped out by tasting.
by Haley Priebe | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
This week, join us for our annual tomato tasting contest!
To-may-to. To-mah-to.
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You decide!
Which vendor has the most delicious tomatoes? Participate in our blind tasting and rank your top 5.
Results will be announced via our website, Facebook, and Instagram Sunday night. |
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Stone fruits are at their peak and tasting so sweet!
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Is there anything better than Summer sweet corn?
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From Maynard Farms: The summer season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the end of great fruits and veggies. Here at Maynard Farms our growing season is really ramping up. Stop by the Farmer’s Market this weekend to see for yourself! This week we’ll see our first table grapes of the season, beautiful Gloria Yellow Peaches, colorful Sweet Pepper, mildly hot Round of Hungary Peppers, Hungarian Hot Wax Peppers and lovely Italian Heirloom Eggplant – all are just delicious! We’ll also have our White Peaches, Yellow and White Nectarines and Yellow and White Donut Peaches. Our plums are fantastic this year – many varieties to choose from – Shiro, Purple Heart, Elephant Heart, Galaxy, Plum D, Red Heart and Yum Yum. Blueberries are plump and flavorful. The Heirloom Tomatoes continue to be just perfect! Heirloom Slicing Tomatoes and Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes in gorgeous shades of red to orange and yellow to green and purple to brown. They taste even better than they look! Zestar Apples join Ginger Gold and Pristine as our newly picked summer apples. We’ll also have our sweet Fuji, Golden Delicious, Empire, Gala, Macoun and Red Delicious – and tangy to tart Mutsu, Pink Lady, Stayman Winesap and Braeburn…all are delicious, you cannot go wrong! We’ll have lots of Green, Magda and Gold Rush Zucchini and yummy Summer Squash. Crunchy and fresh Cucumbers and Kirbies are great on their own or for adding to salads. Tender Green Broccoli and Purple, Cheddar and White Cauliflower are delicious steamed, roasted or grilled. Romanesque Cauliflower is definitely worth a try – nutty and flavorful, as well as beautiful. Don’t forget the greens – generous bunches of Dino Kale, Curly Kale and Swiss Chard will all be at the markets!! Our fresh pressed Apple Cider is always a welcomed treat – and back this week by popular demand – PINK LADY APPLE CIDER!! That’s a mouthful – literally!! Thank you from everyone at Maynard Farms – we look forward to seeing you!!
10:00-12:00
The Frettin’ Old Guys (FOG) will kick things off with tunes from the 60’s to today!
12:00-2:00
Enjoy the acoustic harmony of Happenstance, a dynamic duo from Troy. |
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Peaceful Intentions
This week at our Community Table, learn more about Global Peaceful Cities, an organization founded in Albany to bring peace through meditation and community.
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Stop by the Kid’s Table for Crafts and Fun!
This week we’ll be making peace chains, or paper chains of little people! |
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Community Table
The women’s basketball program at SUNY Schenectady has been very competitive over the years. Come meet their coach Chelcy C. Moore. |
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by Bethany Dixon | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Join us for great deals from wonderful local food and goods!
Hot Summer Sunday!
Plums are here!
Gorgeous plums in every color! Juicy and colorful! Come find out what variety is your favorite.
Photo: Maynard Farm
News from our vendors
Evolve Handcrafted Soap Company: We have handcrafted solid teak soap decks, made right here by us, locally in the capital district. These beautiful and well-crafted soap dishes are made exclusively of teak, a hardwood with water resistant properties. We have a limited supply of these high quality soap dishes, so get them while our supply lasts.
Hudson Valley Hand-Cut Scones: Traditional Irish Currant Scones
Mariaville Farm: Free eggs with any $25.00 purchase. Berkshire pork packages. Black Angus Beef. Join our CSA and save money!
Marynard Farms: We’re going crazy at Maynard Farms! Plum Crazy that is!! Six varieties and still more to be picked….Purple Heart, Shiro, Elephant Heart, Galaxy, Plum D and Sugar Baby! All are flavorful and delicious, and unique! Stop by the Farmer’s Market this weekend, rain or shine, to check them out. The Heirloom Tomatoes are just perfect! Heirloom Slicing Tomatoes and Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes in gorgeous shades of red to orange and yellow to green and purple to brown. They taste even better than they look! We’ll have lots of delicious, flavorful and juicy peaches and nectarines. Blueberries are just fantastic this year – sweet and flavorful! Ginger Gold and Pristine join our impressive array of crisp, tasty apples. From sweet Fuji, Golden Delicious, Empire, Macoun and Red Delicious – and tangy to tart Mutsu, Pink Lady, Stayman Winesap and Braeburn…all are delicious, you cannot go wrong! We’ll have lots of Green, Magda and Gold Rush Zucchini and yummy Summer Squash. Crunchy and fresh Cucumbers and Kirbies are great on their own or for adding to salads. Tender Green Broccoli and Purple, Cheddar and White Cauliflower are delicious steamed, roasted or grilled. Romanesque Cauliflower is definitely worth a try – nutty and flavorful, as well as beautiful. Don’t forget the greens – generous bunches of Dino Kale, Curly Kale and Swiss Chard will all be at the markets!! Also at the markets – tender Carumba Cabbage! Our fresh pressed Apple Cider is always a welcomed treat – and back this week by popular demand – PINK LADY APPLE CIDER!! That’s a mouthful – literally!! Thank you from everyone at Maynard Farms – we look forward to seeing you!!
Rocket’s Canine Cookies: We’ll have our signature dog treats, chicken jerky and paw balm. See you at the market!!
Saratoga Peanut Butter Company: Check out our new Adirondack Jill, a peanut/almond blend with blueberries and more!
Taj Mahal Restaurant: Vegan and gluten-free Veggie Patties made from lentils and spinach. Good source of protein!
Stop by and listen to some great music!
10:00-12:00
Roben Kosek Jazz & Blues duo – the band includes Terri Roben (a children’s musician) and MaryAnn Kosek and Brenda Fisher. The group plays a variety of music including contemporary folk music, children’s music and jazz and blues from 1920s – 1960’s.
12:00-2:00
Gomni African Drumming – John Dickson, Barbara Taylor, Bill Fichtne make up the band and specialize in African drumming.
The League of Women Voters Will be at Our Community Table
Stop by to get registered to vote or ask questions about the registration process.
Stop by the Kid’s Table for Crafts and Fun!
The Glenville YMCA will be here to help out! Come by and make something wonderful to bring home!
Back this week!
This Sunday yoga will be back!. Brought to us by BlueShield Northeastern New York, Annie B from the Hot Yoga Spot in Albany will host two 30 minute sessions at the market 8/19 from 10:30AM and 11:15AM. All levels are welcome!
BlueShield of Northeastern New York will be at the market to answer your questions!
Music supported in part by a grant from Schenectady County.
Get the weekly scoop on Downtown Schenectady’s events, performances, dining, shopping and more…Click here to subscribe! Find Free parking within walking distance from the market!
