Orange County HomeGrown Farmers Markets - Orleans

Orange County HomeGrown Farmers Markets - Orleans comes out of a nonprofit effort founded in 2002 to connect local family-owned farms and businesses with people in Orange County, and that mission still shapes the market in Orleans today. Set on the south side of Congress Square, the market reflects the organization’s focus on small-town neighborly values and local enterprise rather than a single-product niche. The result is a Saturday market where produce growers, meat sellers, bakers, craftspeople, and makers have all been part of the mix, giving shoppers a clear picture of the kinds of local goods Orange County HomeGrown has brought together over the years.

What you'll find there

The Orleans market has featured a notably broad mix, with farm staples alongside handmade goods, woodworking, soap, wine, and decorative items rather than a produce-only lineup. That range makes the vendor roster useful for shoppers who want food purchases and crafted goods in the same stop.

• -Find beef from Hackney Beef.
• -Pick up soaps and arts and crafts from Wildflower Cottage Soap Co..
• -Browse plant boxes and plants from Carolyn's Creations.
• -Shop flowers, plants, and decorative corn from Eichmiller Landscaping, LLC.
• -See furs from Gib & John Penn.
• -Buy farm produce from Mose & Mattie Hershberger.
• -Look for produce from Ezra, Millie, John, & Lydia Glicks.
• -Choose baked goods from Katie Hershberger.
• -Get produce, baked goods, longhorn skulls, and beef from Rosebud Longhorns, LLC.
• -Sample wine offerings from Hunter's Ridge Winery.
• -Take home fudge, peanut brittle, and eggs from Tom & Amy Zehnder.
• -Browse arts and crafts from MJH Weaving.
• -Watch for hand-carved green wood spoons from North Spoon Woodcraft.
• -Check wood crafts, bowls, apples, and other goods from Sundrop Glade Woodworking.
• -Pick up syrups, produce, wood crafts, and baked goods from Arnold Acres Farm.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the detail most likely to affect how you plan your Saturday morning visit. The market meets on the south side of Congress Square in Orleans, so the setup is tied to that downtown location rather than to an enclosed venue. Restrooms are not available on site, another practical point to factor in before you arrive. The market runs on Saturday mornings from May through October, making it a seasonal stop rather than a year-round weekly routine. If you like talking directly with growers and makers, Orange County HomeGrown describes vendors as local farmers, food vendors, and business owners who are there to meet shoppers and answer questions.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the Orleans market, an important option for shoppers planning to use nutrition benefits on market purchases. Payment methods are otherwise clearly presented by the market, which helps with trip planning even though individual vendor-by-vendor payment details are not listed here.