New & Fresh: Wappinger Announces Farmers Market To Begin This Month
As the month of June begins and many anxiously await the official start of summer, the Town of Wappinger is cooking up something pretty special, and fresh to celebrate the new season. A first-of-its-kind Farmers Market is coming to Wappinger!
Wappinger Announces Date For Farmers Market Launch
Beginning Monday, June 22nd, yes, one day into summer in the Hudson Valley, the Wappinger Farmers Market will officially be open for business. Operating hours will be from 4pm-7pm at Wappinger Town Hall on Middlebush Road, running 19 weeks long (all Mondays). Each weekly Monday market will feature a variety of local farms and agriculturally focused vendors fresh farm-grown/locally produced products.
Vinestops, a farm stand focused app which is quite literally home grown in Wappinger will provide weekly updates and vendor information for market attendees.
If you visit the Vinestops site for the Wappingers Farmers Market you can already look at some of the great vendors (right now a total of 19) scheduled for the 6/22 launch.
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Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini Shares Excitement For the Wappinger Farmers Market
In speaking with Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini regarding the announcement and upcoming markets, he shared the following.
The launch of the Wappinger Farmers Market is another exciting step forward in strengthening our community and supporting local agriculture. By bringing fresh, locally sourced produce and agricultural products directly to Town Hall, we're creating a convenient, family-friendly destination that benefits both our residents and local farmers. Our Town Hall campus is centrally located and easily walkable for many of our Village residents, making it the perfect gathering place to connect with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy the best that the Hudson Valley has to offer. We look forward to welcoming everyone to this new community tradition and helping make fresh, local food more accessible to all.
They are still looking for additional vendors for the 19 scheduled markets, and you can get more information/inquire about being a vendor by utilizing the Vinestops website or app.
